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Oliver Blume, chief executive of Volkswagen, has suggested that German car manufacturers could benefit from adopting elements of China’s structured industrial planning as they navigate an increasingly competitive global market. In a recent interview, Blume highlighted China’s coordinated approach to industrial development, noting......
Chinese state-backed startup NeuCyber Neurotech said its most advanced brain implant is about three years behind Elon Musk’s Neuralink, highlighting a gap between the two countries in the fast-developing field of brain computer interfaces. Speaking at a press conference in Beijing, rotating chief executive Li Yuan said Neuralink remains......
German chemical giant BASF is reinforcing its long-term commitment to China through its largest-ever investment project, aiming to expand its footprint in the world’s biggest chemicals market. The company is currently developing a major chemical complex in Zhanjiang, a project estimated to cost around €9 billion and expected to......
French pharmaceutical company Sanofi has announced the opening of a new innovation and operations centre in southwestern China, marking a strategic step in its global expansion and research capabilities. The facility, located in Chengdu, is designed to strengthen the company’s activities across multiple areas, including research and......
Chinese prosecutors have formally charged Shi Yongxin, the former head of the renowned Shaolin Temple, in a case involving alleged financial crimes. Authorities in Henan accuse the influential Buddhist figure of embezzlement, misuse of funds, and bribery. The charges follow an investigation that began last year, marking a significant development......
Research in political science and economics in 2025 reflects a strong shift toward interdisciplinary methods that combine quantitative analysis with practical policy challenges. Scholars are increasingly addressing issues such as sustainability, global governance, and equitable growth, shaped by lessons from the post-pandemic period and the......
China on Thursday called on the United States to act cautiously regarding Taiwan, emphasizing that the issue remains an internal matter that should not be influenced by external actors. Speaking at a regular press briefing in Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian reiterated Beijing’s longstanding position that Taiwan is part......
Research in natural sciences in 2025 shows a clear move toward interdisciplinary work, with progress concentrated in biomimetic materials, artificial intelligence, ecological science, and laboratory automation. These trends reflect efforts to respond to climate pressures while improving the efficiency and reliability of scientific research. Biomimetic......
Patent filings in quantum computing since 2020 show strong activity from major US and Asian technology companies, alongside specialized startups and industrial hardware firms. The landscape reflects competition across hardware design, software frameworks, and cloud-based quantum services. Among large global technology companies, IBM remains......
Several tankers carrying Russian crude originally bound for China have changed course mid-voyage and are now heading to India, as Indian refiners take advantage of a temporary US sanctions waiver to secure discounted supplies amid a global energy crisis. The Aframax tanker Aqua Titan, loaded with Urals crude from a Baltic Sea port in late......
Tencent Holdings reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025, with revenue reaching 194.4 billion yuan, or about 28.3 billion dollars, marking a 13 percent increase from a year earlier and slightly exceeding analyst forecasts. Net profit attributable to shareholders rose 14 percent to 58.3 billion yuan. Annual revenue......
An open source artificial intelligence agent known as OpenClaw has sparked rapid adoption across China, drawing strong interest from users, tech companies, and regulators within weeks of gaining traction. The tool, created by Austrian programmer Peter Steinberger and released on GitHub in November, goes beyond traditional chatbots by autonomously......
German automaker BMW is aiming to strengthen its position in China by launching its next-generation electric vehicle platform, known as “Neue Klasse,” as competition intensifies in the world’s largest car market. After a period marked by aggressive price reductions across the electric vehicle (EV) sector, market conditions......
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First 100 days of the second Donald Trump presidency
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Les Impériales Week 2025: The Paradigm Shift – Business. People. Tech
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