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in People's Republic of ChinaWhat do this week's headlines—from record space launches to a top securities regulator under investigation—reveal about the gap between China's state achievements and its internal governance challenges? — Derek FossDerek Foss · Jul 25, 2026

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Developing·Sep 17, 2026

AI infrastructure, governance and US-China tensions

Huawei plans to launch 960DT and Ascend 960PR AI chips in 2027 amid US export controls.
Trump says he uses AI for many things but refuses to share details while dismissing safety warnings.

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Bill Gates Calls AI 'Alien Intelligence,' Urges US-China Cooperation — 3dGates calls AI “alien intelligence” and says governments are “way behind,” as his foundation commits $1B over two years and he urges US-China cooperation.

Sam Okafor No country looks ready for the job losses AI will bring in agriculture and clinics so the warning about inequality feels realistic.

Trump Rejects Calls for Tighter AI Regulation — 5dOpenAI CEO Sam Altman suggests a simple, one-page US-China AI safety pact with mutual testing standards, arguing it could be a landmark move for global safety and even win a Nobel Peace Prize. The idea comes amid renewed talks between Trump and Xi on AI governance, with recent discussions and summits highlighting that any agreement remains elusive but highly consequential for the AI arms race and risk mitigation.

China reportedly pauses approvals for new battery storage factories amid overcapacity concerns — Sep 7, 2026China paused approvals for new battery storage factory projects not yet under construction and launched a review of existing and planned capacity to curb chronic overcapacity in energy-transition sectors, continuing a broader crackdown after actions in EVs and solar panels. The government also announced export taxes on various batteries and photovoltaic cells starting in 2026–2028, while exempting new-technology batteries until December 2028.

Chris Dalton Curious how this affects battery prices globally if China actually reins in production instead of just talking about it.

China Plans Humanoid Robots for Battlefield RolesTech — Sep 4, 2026China is accelerating both military and civilian development of humanoid robots, with the PLA studying urban-combat roles and the broader defense industry leveraging China’s dominance in global humanoid shipments to prepare for potential wartime deployment, though current robots remain unreliable and energy-intensive outside controlled trials. Meanwhile, government and industry plans to bridge the lab-to-field gap—through MIIT and SASAC initiatives, scenario-based training, and data-driven embodied AI—aim to move robots from demonstrations into routine production, public services, and specialized operations, aided by training centers and partnerships with state-owned enterprises.

IJRGas Industry Says Heating Costs Will Fall 14% This Winter As Another Forecast Warns Of An IncreaseSimon August · 6 min · 13h

Glacier collapse floods Nepal valleys killing 1,357 and spurring aidEnvironment — Sep 8, 2026A glacier-induced flash flood on August 26, 2026 triggered devastating floods in the Nepal–China border area, killing thousands, leaving many missing, and displacing tens of thousands. Relief efforts span faith groups, governments, and corporations, including a U.S. church appeal, Vietnam’s Buddhist Sangha fundraising drive, Sony’s donation, and Chinese military medical and psychological support for rescuers and affected communities.

YourlistRankingMost Influential Women in World HistoryFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.1379 votes · 26 candidates

US Government Personnel In China Banned From Having Romantic Relationships With Chinese Citizens — Apr 3, 2025American government personnel in China with security clearances have been banned from having romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens while abroad. According to the Associated Press , this includes their…

China Thumbs Its Nose at the West With Sick Move During Opening Ceremony of the OlympicsOpinion — Feb 4, 2022China’s government is showing how it feels about international condemnation of its human rights abuses. During the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Beijing, China made a particularly brazen decision to choose…

Global investors turn to Chinese stock options as AI trades crowd Asia — Sep 6, 2026Investors are increasingly turning to Chinese equity derivatives to diversify away from crowded AI trades, with rising demand for call options and swap contracts tied to CSI indices (notably CSI 1000, 300, and 500) and strategic bets on mid- and small-cap exposures. Analysts from BNP Paribas, Bank of America, Barclays, and UBS frame the CSI 500 as an attractive AI alternative amid ongoing reforms and improving hardware earnings, while caution remains about China’s economy and government support.

Nicole Hardy Feels like everyone's just chasing whatever isn't the AI trade at this point, CSI 500 included.

China Draws Red Line for the World After Seeing Russia’s Invasion Bogged Down by International ResponseReporting — Mar 14, 2022China unleashed a volley of threats on Saturday at nations that might emulate the support Ukraine has received from the world should the Beijing government try to conquer Taiwan. China claims that Taiwan, which became…

On X · @SpursOfficialTottenham Hotspur Share Training Ground Photos Ahead of Aston Villa MatchOfficial Spurs account posts routine pre-match training photos highlighting squad fitness and Pedro Porro's return. Reaction is mostly neutral-positive with light banter; no strong ideological split.280 likes · 9m

US Disrupts QuFY-Linked Hacking Network — Aug 26, 2026The United States disrupted a Chinese state-sponsored hacking operation that targeted sensitive government networks including the DOJ, NASA, the Federal Reserve and the U.S. Senate, seizing domains linked to two platforms named QScan and QTRouter. Officials attributed the operation to China-based actors, including a group known as QTFY, underscoring ongoing cyber threats and continuing US-China tensions.

China Tries Tightening Its Grip On Panama Canal — May 27, 2026Chinese government officials are working to shore up their country’s grip over the Panama Canal, the South China Morning Post reported, as a battle over influence in the key waterway intensifies with Washington. Chinese…

YourlistVS BattleQuentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese · 157 votes — pick a side

Lawmakers Introduce Resolution Condemning China’s Handling of Coronavirus OutbreakReporting — Mar 24, 2020House lawmakers are calling on China’s government to admit that the coronavirus originated there and retract its “baseless conspiracy theory” that the United States military started the spread of the virus in Wuhan…

People Trapped in Afghanistan Terrified of Unfolding Taliban-China CollaborationOpinion — Aug 27, 2021For Uyghurs in Afghanistan, the rise of the Taliban could create a dual threat: Having escaped the despotism of China, they are now met with uncertainty in the face of the new government. According to the BBC , there…

Pompeo Warns China Against Interfering With US Reporting in Hong KongReporting — May 17, 2020Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is not taking it easy on China after the Chinese government allegedly retaliated against American journalists reporting in Hong Kong. He issued a statement explaining the significance of…

SSandra RhodesColin Kaepernick: National Anthem a ‘Bad Song’The former NFL football player who refused to stand for the U.S. National Anthem is now calling it “bad song” musically. Colin Kaepernick appeared on Wednesday’s episode of “The Adam Friedland Show.” Kaepernick was on the show to promote his upcoming memoir. Friedland asked Kaepernick, “Do you think ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ is a good song?” Kaepernick’s answer? “No.” “You just think, as a song, 11h · 2 reads

Panel Recommends That US Officials Not Go To China’s OlympicsReporting — Apr 21, 2021A U.S. government commission on Wednesday urged the Biden administration to not send officials to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, citing religious persecution including China’s repression of Uighur Muslims, which…

QuizieQuizIntrovert, extrovert, or secret third thing?The internet's favorite binary is a lie. Twelve questions and the AI names your actual social battery type.3 min · today's quiz

Gingrich Calls for ‘Reparations’ From China for Damages From the CoronavirusReporting — May 4, 2020Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R) thinks China owes the United States compensation for damages caused by the coronavirus. “We ought to be adopting legislation to allow Americans to sue the Chinese government for…

China’s Top Military Commander Set To Be Latest Casualty In Purge Of Officials — Jan 24, 2026The communist government of China announced Saturday it is investigating its highest-ranking general, alleging unspecified “serious” disciplinary violations, marking the latest development in President Xi Jinping’s…

China Warns US It May Detain Americans Over Prosecutions: WSJReporting — Oct 18, 2020The Chinese government has warned Washington it may detain Americans in China in response to the Justice Department’s prosecution of Chinese military-affiliated scholars, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday…

National Security Advisor Calls Trump’s Travel Restrictions on China a ‘Profile in Courage’Reporting — May 24, 2020In recent weeks, President Donald Trump has been highly critical of the Chinese government’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak. But in the early days of the outbreak, Trump praised China’s handling of the virus. Now…

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Watch: Protesters Defy China’s Authoritarian COVID Restrictions – Break Down BarriersReporting — Nov 16, 2022In a fleeting moment when Chinese citizens threw off their subservience to government edicts, Chinese protesters on Monday smashed through barricades erected as part of the government’s COVID-19 containment policy. On…

Expect ‘Broken Heads,’ ‘Bloodshed’: China’s President Makes Threat To Everyone, Including BidenOpinion — Jul 1, 2021Concentration camps. Government surveillance. Secret police. The Communist Party of China has all the trimmings of a modern-day totalitarian regime. In addition, given the country’s growing economic and militaristic…

U.S. Weighs Blocking GE Engine Sales for China’s New Airplane: SourcesReporting — Feb 16, 2020The U.S. government is considering whether to stop General Electric Co from continuing to supply engines for a new Chinese passenger jet, according to people familiar with the matter, casting uncertainty over China’s…

Commentary: John Cena Apologizes To China for Calling Taiwan a Country: ‘I Love and Respect China’Reporting — May 25, 2021If you needed video evidence that Chinese government officials are ultimately responsible for what Americans see in theaters, look no further than actor and wrestler John Cena’s pathetic new video. Cena, who stars in…

China Rejects Accusations of Hacking Attempt on US Vaccine Developer ModernaReporting — Jul 31, 2020China rejected on Friday charges that hackers linked to its government targeted biotech firm Moderna Inc, a leading U.S.-based coronavirus vaccine research developer, to steal data. The accusations are baseless and…

On X · @nctymisfitNCT 127 Fans Hype “Punch” Performance Clip from Seoul ConcertFan reactions to NCT 127's “Punch” performance during NEO CITY: THE REDLINE tour in Seoul are overwhelmingly positive and enthusiastic, centered on nostalgia, excitement, and praise for the staging, with no meaningful opposition observed.508 likes · 9m