How the U.S. is losing ground to China in nuclear fusion, as AI power needs surge
For decades, the U.S. has led the race to clean, limitless nuclear fusion energy. Now China is catching up, spending twice as ...
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DeepSeek, a National Treasure in China, is Now Being Closely Guarded
DeepSeek’s sudden rise to global stardom has earned the startup a status akin to national treasure in China. One result is ...
China’s political class counts up sci-tech feats and counts on tipping point with US
As state media proclaims China the new heavyweight in scientific research, others warn gaps and weaknesses must be addressed ...
Elon Musk could be a bridge between the U.S. and China — but for which country’s benefit?
The tech billionaire has gained tremendous sway over the U.S. government as a senior Trump adviser, even as he has substantial financial interests in China.
Two-minute TV shows have taken over China. Can they take over the world?
Micro dramas' (90-second episodes, cheesy plots, lots of romance) are catching on worldwide. Will they upend the entertainment industry?
'This is no drill': China's dominance over US shipbuilding sparks bipartisan effort
"This is no drill. A fundamental pillar of America's security, our naval supremacy, is under threat from Communist China," ...
Why China Is Worried About Trump’s Tariffs on Mexico
China’s exports to developing markets have soared, opening indirect routes to the U.S. market that officials in Beijing worry ...
From China's DeepSeek moment to risks of groupthink: What tech leaders are saying on AI right now
"I think the so-called DeepSeek moment is really not about whether China has better AI than the U.S., or vice versa. It's ...
China Backs Iran in Nuclear Talks, Slams ‘Threat of Force’ From the West
Beijing sought to position itself as a key player in negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, as President Trump ...
China Piles the Pressure on India in Its Own Backyard
China has built up economic and military ties across the Indian Ocean. The region holds 40% of the world’s offshore oil and ...
I tested Manus, China's 'fully autonomous' AI agent. It's promising — but not ready to go solo yet.
Manus structured tasks well but stumbled in execution, hallucinating data and creating clunky designs.
China’s shipbuilding dominance poses economic and national security risks for the US, a report says
A report details how China in two decades has grown to be the dominant global player in shipbuilding, dwarfing the U.S., ...