Inside Saudi Arabia’s Global Push for Nuclear Power
Despite qualms in Washington, Saudi officials have pressed the United States to help them develop nuclear power. But they are also exploring other options, including China.
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Ten Chinese aircraft cross Taiwan Strait median line, island’s defence ministry says
Taiwan sends aircraft to warn away nine Chinese fighter jets and one drone that breached unofficial barrier between two sidesTen Chinese aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line, normally an unofficial barrier between the mainland and the island,…
China’s Chip Industry Will Be ‘Reborn’ Under US Sanctions, Says Huawei
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNBC: China’s chip industry will be “reborn” as a result of U.S. sanctions, a top boss at Huawei said Friday, as the Chinese telecommunications giant confirmed a breakthrough in semiconductor design technology. …
Chinese colleges extend spring break, urging students to ‘fall in love’
Nine colleges in China announced an extended week-long break with the theme of enjoying flowers and falling in love.
Now Playing in China: Putin-Aligned Artists Shunned in the West
As Russia works to shore up its image and rebuild its soft power after its invasion of Ukraine, it is strengthening cultural ties with friendly nations, including China.
China Hits Micron With Review of Chips, Citing Security Risks
China has opened a cybersecurity review of imports from America’s largest memory chipmaker, Micron Technology, opening a new front in the escalating battle between the two countries over dominance in the semiconductor market. From a report: The Chinese…
Spain’s PM urges Beijing to discuss peace plan with Zelenskiy
Pedro Sánchez encourages dialogue between Xi Jinping and Ukrainian president during China visitRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesSpain’s prime minister has said he conveyed concerns over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to Xi Jinping, urging Beijing …
China’s role in the fentanyl crisis
Dear Chairman Luetkemeyer, Ranking Member Beatty, and Distinguished Members of the Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions of the Committee on Financial Services: Thank you for holding this hearing entitled, “Follow the Money: The CCP’s Business Model Fueling the Fentanyl Crisis.” This is an important issue that deserves the attention of…
President Xi Jinping Says He Is Mobilizing China For A Large Scale War
Chinese President Xi Jinping during the closing session of the National People’s Congress, Beijing, March 2023. Noel Celis / Pool / Reuters Foreign Affairs: Xi Jinping Says He Is Preparing China for War The World Should Take Him Seriou…
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to bribery charges
Bankman-Fried, 31, has already pleaded not guilty to eight counts over collapse of cryptocurrency exchange last yearThe FTX cryptocurrency exchange founder Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty on Thursday to new US criminal charges, which include consp…