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China probes use of formaldehyde to keep cabbages fresh

Using the carcinogen to preserve food is prohibited in China, the world's largest producer of cabbages.

China develops missile to target planes thousands of kilometers away

The breakthrough is part of a larger effort by China to use its missile arsenal — the world's largest at more than 3,150 ballistic weapons — for nearly every military task.

Bessent’s ‘D-Day’ sanctions against Iran would deepen tensions with China

Any effort to truly choke off the regime's remaining revenue streams would be extremely difficult without targeting Chinese companies.

Nuclear power is China’s key for transitioning to a fully renewable grid design

Between late 2016 and August 2026, China connected 27 new nuclear reactors to its grid. In the same period, the United States connected two. As Jacopo Buongiorno—professor of nuclear science and engineering and director of the Center for Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems at the Mas

Super Micro Sinks 7% as Taiwan Indicts Employees Over Illegal AI Server Exports to China, Dell Slips

Esports World Cup ends with surprise win for China-based team

AG.AL claim the overall title and $7m (£5.1m) top prize at the third Esports World Cup in Paris.

Japan lawmakers visit China amid deep freeze in bilateral ties

The exchange between lawmakers in each nation may only have a limited impact in terms of repairing the official relationship between the governments.

NSA Ajit Doval arrives in Beijing, set for border talks with China’s Wang Yi on August 25

The visit comes ahead of next month’s expected trip to India by Chinese President Xi Jinping for the September 12 BRICS Summit, and provides both sides the opportunity to take stock of the relationship

China probes use of formaldehyde to keep cabbages fresh

Using the carcinogen to preserve food is prohibited in China, the world's largest producer of cabbages.

Kazakhstan's future after the elections: Russia, EU or China - dw.com

Kazakhstan's future after the elections: Russia, EU or China dw.com New pro-presidential party wins large majority in Kazakh election, exit polls show Reuters Kazakhstan parliamentary vote cements president's power dw.com Kazakhstan parliamentary elections begin: What’s at stake?

China shows off record-breaking robots at strategic games

The five-day World Humanoid Robot Games are underway in Beijing, featuring 51 events, 30 sport competitions and more than 2,000 humanoid robots. They have already revealed the technology can out-run and out-jump humans and that they are capable of sports such as table tennis and

Developer Evergrande Is Gone. China’s Property Crisis Isn’t.

Studio Mir and Brian Tyree Henry Team Up for Netflix Original ‘Bass X Machina’

Summary Netflix released the teaser for Bass X Machina , confirming a global premiere date of November 3, 2026.Animated by Studio Mir, the steampunk Western stars Brian Tyree Henry as lawman Bass Reeves.The series blends historical frontier lore with steam-powered mechs, cyberwar

One corner of China’s internet is insisting that the Tang Dynasty never existed

Article URL: https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/19/style/china-tang-dynasty-never-existed-hoax-intl-hnk Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49425819 Points: 147 # Comments: 127

‘Structural differences have not disappeared’: Chinese strategic affairs scholar on India-China ties

On the border, I would expect the immediate focus to be less on a dramatic settlement and more on institutionalising stability, says Hu Shisheng, leading Chinese strategic affairs scholar on South Asia.

Taiwan reportedly indicted NVIDIA employees for exporting prohibited AI servers to China

Even though the US has relaxed its restrictions of AI chip exports to China, illegal exports are apparently still taking place.

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Robots need help learning human skills. These AI companies are rushing to meet the demand

Humanoid robots still take a long time to complete human tasks. Several startups in China are trying different ways to collect and use training data better.

Trump admin unveils anti-Iran global sanctions plan, signals China not exempt

The Trump administration unveiled a plan to isolate Iran's economy by threatening to impose secondary sanctions on the Islamic Republic's "enablers."

China’s Most Famous Brand Might Sell A Million-Dollar Sedan In Australia

Hongqi, the brand Mao Zedong favored, plans an Australian launch in 2027 with three SUVs and possibly a $1 million sedan

Nearly three million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles

Other brands affected by the recall include Chinese carmakers XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely.

Beyond China's humanoid robots, a quieter machine revolution is unfolding

There are more than two million robots working in China's factories - and they are scaling up fast.

Due to need for "absolute success," China delays critical Moon launch to 2027

China's "Manned Space" program issued a terse announcement on Sunday regarding its much-anticipated Chang’e 7 lunar exploration mission. The agency stated: "In keeping with the principle of proceeding prudently and reliably, and ensuring absolute success, after a comprehensive as

Nvidia senior manager linked to Supermicro scheme smuggling AI servers to China

Taiwan has indicted nine people— reportedly including an Nvidia senior manager and two Supermicro employees based in the country—who allegedly helped forge documents to cover up illegal exports of high-end AI servers to China in violation of US export controls. On Monday, Reuters

Bad weather delays launch of China's historic Chang'e 7 mission to moon's south pole

Poor weather has delayed the launch of China's latest moon mission. According to reports, the growth of Tropical Depression Narra in the Gulf of Tonkin has prompted China's space agency to delay the liftoff of Chang'e 7 significantly — possibly until 2027. "China's Chang'e 7 luna

Beyond China's humanoid robots, a quieter machine revolution is unfolding

There are more than two million robots working in China's factories - and they are scaling up fast.

A dumpling shop becomes a poster child of AI adoption in China

Business owner quotes Deng Xiaoping as motivator: “Science and technology are a primary productive force.”

Trump’s Attempt to Strangle Iran’s Economy Depends on China’s Cooperation - The New York Times

Trump’s Attempt to Strangle Iran’s Economy Depends on China’s Cooperation The New York Times US Expands Sanctions on Oil Mogul’s Network in Iran Crackdown Bloomberg.com Bessent Launches ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ to Isolate and Squeeze Iran WSJ 5 ways Iran's economy is wilting

Taiwan charges 9 over illegal AI server exports to China, including Nvidia and Super Micro staffers

Taiwanese prosecutors charged nine people Monday for illegally exporting "high-end AI servers" to mainland China, adding another wave of turbulence in the AI rivalry between China and the United States.

Workers in China worry over being replaced as they adapt to the growing impact of AI on jobs

Artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape China's job market, supported by state policies that some economists believe might undermine the overall strength of its economy.

Nine indicted by Taiwan over illegal export of Nvidia B300 GPUs to China — details reveal five-point strategy to exploit and avoid customs controls

Just days after Supermicro revealed it had terminated several employees following an internal investigation into U.S. smuggling, nine people have been indicted by Taiwan's Keelung District Prosecutors' Office in the ongoing investigation into the illegal smuggling of Nvidia B300

The Unlikely Place at the Center of China’s AI Boom

Cheap energy, abundant land, and proximity to Beijing have turned a city in Inner Mongolia into a crucial hub for data centers.

Tesla and other automakers begin record vehicle recall in China

The automakers said they will recall a total of about 4.3 million vehicles over concerns that doors may be difficult to open in an emergency.

China’s netizens rage against professor who said gig work was a type of ‘welfare’

The controversy has struck a nerve for many in China, where a cooling economy has made secure, full-time employment harder to find.

Snoring, subways and stealth ads: How big pharma targets China’s waistline

Local restrictions prevent drug companies from directly advertising prescription medicines in the world's second-largest drug market.

Japanese lawmakers visit China to patch up ties

The group is expected to meet with senior officials of the Chinese Communist Party in the first such exchange since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made remarks that angered Beijing.

Climate Change Presented China With A New Potential Shipping Route For These Stressful Economic Times: The Arctic

It's not a route for the faint of heart.

U.S. trade chief calls trying to change China's economy "crazy"

As Europe grapples with its own China shock , the U.S. has largely given up on trying to persuade Beijing to change the export-heavy economic model that's helping fuel it. It's a sharp break from years of U.S. economic diplomacy — including most recently during the Biden administ

US distributor of China’s most popular humanoid robots pivots after US ban

A leading US distributor of China’s most popular humanoid robots and robot dogs now plans to produce its own robots at a facility on Long Island, New York. The business pivot comes amid the US government’s growing crackdown on foreign-made robots. The company, RoboStore, had prev

Rain and flooding from Typhoon Narra hits China and Vietnam

Rain and flooding from Typhoon Narra hits China and Vietnam

US threat of ‘economic D-Day’ for Iran tests Trump’s China detente

Exerting maximum economic pressure on Tehran would risk blowback from Beijing.

China says unmanned moon mission delayed over 'launch conditions'

China's manned space agency said Sunday it is delaying a research moon mission that is part of Beijing's efforts to land a crew there by 2030, less than two weeks after a rare launch failure.

Zeldin warns against banning data centers in US, citing China

Lee Zeldin, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), on Sunday warned against banning data centers, citing implications for the U.S. in the artificial intelligence race to outpace China. “There’s been a push from some states where they’re talking about a statew

Tesla recalls nearly three million cars in China over hidden door handles

Other brands affected by the recall include Chinese carmakers XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely.

China abruptly postpones ambitious Chang'e-7 lunar mission launch

China said on Sunday it was postponing its planned ambitious Chang'e-7 lunar mission, which was set to carry out explorations including searching for water ice on the moon.

Trip.com (TCOM): China’s Largest Travel Platform Set for Long Term Gains

China abruptly delays ambitious Chang’e-7 mission to find water ice on moon

China has postponed its Chang’e-7 lunar mission, which was due to launch in the coming days and search for water ice near the Moon’s south pole, a government agency said Saturday. Officials said the mission did not meet launch conditions, without providing further details.

China's Chang'e 7 moon probe will launch this weekend on the most ambitious lunar mission in history

Update for Aug. 23: Bad weather has pushed the Chang'e 7 launch back considerably, possibly until 2027. Read our delay story . China's moon exploration program is readying an ambitious robotic mission, one composed of an orbiter, a lander, a rover, a hopper, and a wide range of i

Tesla recalls nearly three million cars in China over hidden door handles

Other brands affected by the recall include Chinese carmakers XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely.

Typhoon Narra wreaks havoc in China, Vietnam as rains lead to floods - Reuters

Typhoon Narra wreaks havoc in China, Vietnam as rains lead to floods Reuters China dispatches 20,000 relief items to Guangxi amid Typhoon Narra floods news.cgtn.com Rescuers evacuate stranded residents following heavy rains in China's Guangxi People's Daily Online China renews al

Humanoid robot breaks Usain Bolt's 100m record in China

Humanoid robots smashed sprinting records and competed in boxing, football and martial arts at Beijing’s World Robot Games, including running legend Usain Bolt's record for the 100-metre dash. The robo-athletes drew cheers from hundreds of spectators and showcased China’s growing

Xiang Architects creates steel double-helix viewpoint for bird watching in China

Architecture studio Xiang Architects has unveiled a multi-stair observation tower within the Chenhu Wetland bird sanctuary near Wuhan City, China. Named the Chenhu Migratory Bird Observation Tower, the viewpoint rises 19.8 metres above the surrounding marshland that becomes home

Zhou Bo: China’s alternative to Western power

Senior Colonel Zhou Bo and Sreenivasan Jain discuss China's vision of a fairer, multipolar world and work towards that.

Kazakhstan's future after the elections: Russia, EU or China

Kazakhstan, where power is being continuously consolidated in the president's hands, will have to continue its tough balancing act between the EU, Russia and China following the parliamentary elections this Sunday.

Founder of China’s Evergrande jailed for life after pleading guilty to fraud

Hui Ka Yan also forfeits all his personal property and the company he set up is given hefty fines Business live – latest updates The founder of Evergrande, one of China’s largest property developers, has been sentenced to life in prison and had all of his personal property confis

Taiwan president touts peace through strength on China battle anniversary

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te marked the 68th anniversary of the 1958 clash with Chinese forces, known as the start of the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis.

India Leaves the Door Ajar for China’s Investors

China’s Wackiest Electric Minivan Is Getting Another Update

Li Auto's updated Mega keeps its bullet-train shape but adds active suspension, more power, and a fourth LiDAR unit

China opens new Arctic trade route – but obstacles will prevent its wider use

As geopolitical turmoil forces ships to find new trade routes, melting Arctic ice offers a tempting shortcut.

Why some of America's biggest brands are losing ground in China

Nike, Starbucks and GM have lost ground in China as domestic rivals, geopolitics and changing consumer preferences reshape the market.

China’s Biggest Recall Ever Comes Down To One Part, And Tesla Owns Most Of It

Tesla accounts for almost 3 million affected cars as regulators turn up the heat on increasingly controversial electronic doors

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China says border with India ‘generally stable at the moment’

Statement from Chinese Foreign Ministry comes in response to recent reports of rising tension in Arunachal Pradesh; MEA says maintaining peace in border areas is of “utmost importance”

China’s media slams India’s move of formally naming 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh

China’s media said India should avoid turning border issue into a larger dispute, as such actions could stifle the improving political ties between the two countries

Robots can outrun humans, but can they plug in a cable? - Reuters

Robots can outrun humans, but can they plug in a cable? Reuters China wants its humanoids to be taken seriously The Economist China’s robots rock, box and mix drinks. Can they outperform humans? Financial Times At China's robot Olympics, the finish line comes with a padded wall a

Fast-fashion giant Shein sets cut-price $27bn valuation for Hong Kong IPO

China-based retailer swung to $99m loss in first quarter and faces scrutiny over its environmental footprint Business live – latest updates Shein, which built a fast-fashion empire on what seemed like impossibly low prices , has been forced to lower its own valuation in a cut-pri

Shein’s stock listing is almost here: Why the fast fashion giant has a much smaller valuation for its upcoming IPO

Shein Global Holdings, the fast fashion giant, is planning to make its long-awaited stock market debut in Hong Kong next month. Known for producing and selling inexpensive clothing and apparel, Shein was founded in 2008 in China, but is now headquartered in Singapore. The company

The 19 Best New Restaurants of 2026

The definitive list of the year's top US openings features a wine bar in NYC's Chinatown, a style-bending pizza spot in San Francisco, a thrilling izakaya in Kansas City, and more.

5 ways Iran's economy is wilting under Trump's pressure - Axios

5 ways Iran's economy is wilting under Trump's pressure Axios Trump’s Attempt to Strangle Iran’s Economy Depends on China’s Cooperation The New York Times US Expands Sanctions on Oil Mogul’s Network in Iran Crackdown Bloomberg.com Bessent Launches ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ to

Humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m world record

Robots exceeded human records at the World Robot Games over the weekend in Beijing's Olympic speed skating arena as China showcased its dominance in the industry. Dozens of humanoids and their human operators competed in events from athletics and boxing to football and martial ar

Robot archer lights up 'Zhixin' as 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games open in Beijing - Global Times

Robot archer lights up 'Zhixin' as 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games open in Beijing Global Times Robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference BBC Robots can outrun humans, but can they plug in a cable? Reuters China wants its humanoids to be taken seriously The E

Robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference

More than 300 companies are showcasing the latest advances in robotics at the five-day event in Beijing, China, organisers say.

Iran vows to retaliate against countries that cooperate with fresh US sanctions

Test of US rhetoric will rest on whether nations such as India, China and Russia view economic threats as credible Tehran has vowed to retaliate against any country that cooperates with the US attempt to impose fresh sanctions against Iran in what the Treasury secretary, Scott Be

Construction begins on world's tallest jail in Manhattan

A skyscraper-sized jail designed by architecture studio HOK is undergoing site preparation in New York City's Chinatown as one of the four new borough-based structures designed to replace the city's notorious Rikers Island jail complex. The Manhattan Detention Facility will be lo

Robot boxing, football and sprinting at World Humanoid Games

The second-edition of the five-day competition kicked off in Beijing, China, on Saturday.

Hong Kong's Tiananmen activists convicted in national security trial

Three activists were accused of inciting others to subvert state power under the China-introduced law.

Iran War Updates: U.S. unveils new sanctions after Trump threatened "economic D-Day" - CBS News

Iran War Updates: U.S. unveils new sanctions after Trump threatened "economic D-Day" CBS News Trump’s Attempt to Strangle Iran’s Economy Depends on China’s Cooperation The New York Times US Expands Sanctions on Oil Mogul’s Network in Iran Crackdown Bloomberg.com Bessent Launches

Bessent’s sweeping sanctions against Iran send oil prices to their biggest drop in 3 weeks, while fueling hopes of de-escalation

What matters more for oil prices is how hard U.S. sanctions hit China, Iran’s biggest oil buyer, and whether Beijing pushes back.

Taiwan indicts Nvidia manager following chip-smuggling probe

The manager is alleged along with eight others to have organized the shipment of 74 servers containing high-end B300 chips into China via Japan and Indonesia.

How geoeconomics is redefining global power

As the U.S. and China weaponize trade, middle powers like Japan are pioneering a new model of economic security.

Tiananmen Square vigil organisers in Hong Kong found guilty of ‘inciting subversion’

UK Foreign Office condemns use of national security law to convict activists Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung Two Hong Kong activists who organised annual vigils marking China’s deadly Tiananmen crackdown in 1989 have been found guilty of “incitement to subversion” in one of the