US Targets Cuba Oil Giant
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The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Cuba's state-owned oil company, CUPET, to increase pressure on the government. Meanwhile, U.S. intelligence agencies are monitoring increased Chinese activity near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. Separately, OpenAI revealed a China-linked operation using ChatGPT to influence U.S. policy debate.
The Numbers Game: Why the US Is Losing Ground to China in the First Island Chain
- China's People's Liberation Army is evolving as it approaches its 2027 centenary goals, focusing on military transformation. - The PLA aims to pierce the US-led security architecture along the first island chain, extending from Japan to the Philippines. - The US and its allies are increasing their military presence and drills in the region to counter China's growing assertiveness.
China's AI development relies on Western chips, with Moonshot reportedly using 20,000 Nvidia GPUs
- Chinese AI startup Moonshot is reportedly using 20,000 Nvidia chips for its Kimi model, highlighting China's reliance on Western semiconductors for AI development. - The deal with Alibaba provides c…
US bans foreign robots, including from China
- The United States has banned foreign-made robots, including those from China, from operating in the country. - The ban affects smart machines used for tasks like dancing, cleaning, and firefighting.…
Scandal in China: 6-year-old girl tragically dies during scientific experiment
- A six-year-old girl tragically died following a gene-editing therapy experiment at a Chinese university. - The university has launched an investigation into the incident. - Crucially, the girl's dea…
Europe eyes China's open approach in AI race, challenging US alliance
- Europe is reconsidering its reliance on the United States in the AI race, exploring potential collaboration with China. - While the US and Europe pursue protectionist policies, China offers an open-…
Meet UNILAG student who won Huawei global ICT competition in China
- University of Lagos student Peter Fagbola won first prize in the Cloud and AI Track at the Huawei Global ICT Competition in China. - Fagbola, representing Team Nigeria Cloud, secured a cash prize of…
Elon Musk denies Tesla China sale report, calls it 'fake news'
- Elon Musk has denied a Wall Street Journal report claiming Tesla is preparing to separate its China operations for a potential merger with SpaceX. - The report suggested Tesla executives were briefe…
After a blockbuster IPO, can China’s memory chipmaker CXMT compete globally in the AI era?
- China's memory chipmaker CXMT is aiming to compete globally in the AI era following a successful IPO. - Analysts view memory chips as China's most viable path to reducing its semiconductor gap with …
China's manufacturing sector contracts for the first time in five months amid cautious stimulus approach
- China's manufacturing sector contracted in July, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) falling below 50 for the first time in five months. - The downturn is attributed to weakening domestic dema…
USA or China? It's becoming increasingly difficult for Europe to remain neutral on AI
- The global artificial intelligence landscape is bifurcating into U.S. and Chinese systems, making it difficult for European companies to integrate technology from both. - The U.S. leads in AI invest…
America is sabotaging its science while China invests
- The US is undermining its scientific standing through political interference and attacks on researchers like Dr. Anthony Fauci. - This approach contrasts sharply with China's significant investments…
Zuckerberg Rejects China AI Ban, Calls for U.S. Competitiveness
- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg advised the U.S. against banning Chinese AI models, calling it an ineffective solution. - He suggested U.S. companies should focus on identifying and overcoming obstacles to…
Twenty Panamanian youths to study in China on scholarships
- Twenty Panamanian students will travel to China for university studies on scholarships, fostering academic and cultural exchange. - The program, part of bilateral cooperation, has previously sent th…
Will US or China win the next war? That’s the wrong question to ask
- A Foreign Affairs article explores the US-China rivalry, framing it as a clash of strategic philosophies. - Contributors debate whether the US must maintain primacy for global stability against Chin…
Philippines to scrutinize academic exchanges with China after territorial claims reported
- The Philippines' defense ministry will tighten scrutiny of academic and cultural exchanges with China following reports of Chinese universities claiming the Philippine island of Batanes as Chinese t…
Child dies as result of gene-editing experiment in China; parents seek accountability
- A child died as a result of a gene-editing experiment conducted in China. - The child's parents are seeking accountability from those responsible. - The incident raises questions about the ethical c…
China to Boast Trade, Deepen Collaboration Withn Nigeria via Cultural Exchange
- China aims to boost trade and deepen collaboration with Nigeria through cultural exchange programs. - The Chinese Consul General in Lagos emphasized the importance of language learning, particularly…
China's Factory Activity Unexpectedly Shrinks in July as Demand Sags
- China's official manufacturing PMI fell to 49.2 in July, below the 50-mark and indicating contraction for the first time in five months. - Shrinking new orders, both domestic and export, contributed…
US, China Economic Chiefs Hold Call on Rare Earths, Trade Ahead of September Summit
- U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng held a virtual call ahead of a planned September summit between Presidents Biden and Xi. - The officials exchanged views on is…
Chile’s Kast courts China day after US hits exports with forced labour tariff
- Chilean President Gabriel Boric met with China's ambassador to Santiago, reviewing bilateral ties and upcoming engagements. - The meeting occurred one day after the US imposed a tariff on Chilean im…
Divesting China? Tesla reportedly considering sale of China business; Musk quickly responds
- The Wall Street Journal reported that Tesla is considering selling its China operations to prepare for a potential merger with SpaceX. - Elon Musk has denied these reports, calling them 'fake news' …
China signals buildout of nuclear missile silos for ‘strategic trump cards’
- China has acknowledged building more nuclear missile silos in recent years through a state television documentary. - An officer described the construction of missile positions as China's "strategic …
Japan Tests New Long-Range Cruise Missile, Boosting Deterrence Against China
- Japan's F-2 fighter jet was recently spotted testing a new, large long-range cruise missile, speculated to be the ASM-4. - This missile, with an estimated range of 1,000 km and stealth features, wou…
Japanese stealth fighters in Australia signal strategic pivot against China
- Japanese F-35A stealth fighters are participating in Australia's Exercise Pitch Black for the first time. - This exercise, alongside the recent Southern Cross drills, highlights a strategic pivot in…
Thailand's Unannounced Deportation of Chinese Dissidents Fuels Fears of Becoming 'China's Province'
- Human rights groups are concerned about Thailand's increasing deportations of Chinese dissidents back to China. - Recent cases, including the deportation of activist Tan Yixiang without his lawyer's…
US red tape could cede AI race lead to China, hearing warns
- A US congressional hearing warned that China could win the artificial intelligence race due to delays in establishing US AI infrastructure. - Senator Ted Cruz highlighted the need for massive capita…
Southwest China landslide death toll rises to 51 as search and rescue continues
- The death toll from a landslide in Chongqing, China, has risen to 51, with 10 people still missing. - The landslide occurred two weeks ago in Pengshui county, sweeping away several residential build…
