Mercedes-Benz vows to protect U.S. operations as Chinese investor scrutiny intensifies

Mercedes-Benz is preparing to defend its position in the United States as political scrutiny over Chinese-linked investments intensifies, with the company's leadership signaling its readiness to adapt to any new regulatory framework that could affect its operations. Speaking alongside the release of the automaker's second-quarter......

China marks Tangshan earthquake anniversary as Premier Li Qiang represents Xi Jinping

China commemorated the 50th anniversary of the devastating Tangshan earthquake on Tuesday, with Premier Li Qiang attending the official memorial ceremony on behalf of President Xi Jinping, who remained in Beijing to receive Slovak President Peter Pellegrini. The visit underscored the enduring national significance of one of the deadliest......

Taiwan prepares naval blockade drill to strengthen defense readiness against potential Chinese pressure

Taiwan is preparing to deploy naval and coast guard vessels in a large-scale military exercise designed to simulate a maritime blockade by China, highlighting the island's growing emphasis on safeguarding critical supply routes during a potential regional crisis. The operation forms part of the annual Han Kuang military exercises, Taiwan's......

China begins mass production of domestic DUV lithography machines to strengthen chip independence

China has reached a new milestone in its semiconductor strategy by launching mass production of domestically developed immersion deep-ultraviolet (DUV) lithography systems, a technology considered essential for manufacturing advanced semiconductor chips. The move represents another major effort by Beijing to reduce dependence on overseas suppliers......

Xi Jinping urges Slovakia to strengthen dialogue between China and the European Union

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on Slovakia to play a constructive role in advancing relations between China and the European Union, emphasizing dialogue, mutual respect and pragmatic cooperation during talks with Slovak President Peter Pellegrini in Beijing. The meeting took place as Pellegrini began a three-day state visit to China,......

China challenges US tech giants with powerful AI models at lower costs

The global artificial intelligence industry is entering a new phase of competition in which technological leadership is no longer determined solely by the size or complexity of AI models. Increasingly, companies are focusing on another critical factor: delivering strong performance at a significantly lower cost. After years of massive spending......

Changxin Technology surges 466% to become China’s most valuable listed company

Shares in Chinese semiconductor manufacturer Changxin Technology soared by nearly 466% on their first trading day on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, propelling the company to the top of China’s listed companies by market value. Based in Hefei, the company raised 57.92 billion yuan, equivalent to approximately $8.6 billion, after pricing......

Xi Jinping pledges China's support for Brazil as Beijing and Brasilia deepen ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed Beijing's support for Brazil in resisting what China described as external interference, as the two countries seek to strengthen their strategic partnership across trade, technology and international affairs. During a phone conversation with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Xi......

CATL-Stellantis battery plant in Spain to bring Chinese workforce during construction phase

The joint battery factory project developed by CATL and Stellantis in northeastern Spain will rely on a significant Chinese workforce during its construction phase, as the partners accelerate efforts to establish a major electric vehicle battery production hub in Europe. The facility, located in the Aragon region, is expected to employ an......

Chinese university launches investigation after reported death in experimental gene therapy trial

A Chinese university has opened an internal investigation following reports that the death of a six-year-old participant in an experimental gene therapy trial was not disclosed in a published scientific study, raising new questions about transparency and ethical standards in clinical research. The inquiry comes after media reports alleged......

Typhoon Noul triggers mass evacuations and widespread transport disruption in southern China

Southern China is facing one of its most significant weather emergencies of the year after Typhoon Noul swept into Guangdong Province, prompting the evacuation of more than 700,000 residents and causing extensive disruptions to air and rail transportation. The powerful storm came ashore near the coastal city of Huizhou on Sunday, bringing......

Afghan man charged with murder of Chinese woman in Béthune, northern France

A 29-year-old Afghan national has been charged with murder and placed in pre-trial detention following the death of a 65-year-old Chinese woman in Béthune, in northern France, prosecutors announced on Saturday. The woman’s body was discovered on 13 July inside an apartment in Béthune, two days after the suspected homicide.......

DeepSeek reportedly pauses second funding round as investors await further developments

Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has reportedly informed potential investors that it is putting its second fundraising round on hold, according to a report by Bloomberg News citing people familiar with the matter. The company’s decision to suspend the planned investment process comes as global interest in artificial......

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