China has become a major innovation hub and target market for Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology, according to a report released at the recently held Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing. The report showed that advances in fields such as imaging, microelectronics, AI…
Microsoft: Chinese hackers hit key US bases on Guam
Chinese hackers used “stealthy” malware to attack critical infrastructure on American military bases in Guam, say Microsoft and Western spy agencies. Experts say it’s one of the largest known cyber espionage campaigns against the US. A key US military outpost,…
China’s C919 passenger plane makes maiden flight
China’s first domestically-manufactured passenger jet has successfully completed its maiden commercial flight. State TV showed the C919 rising into the skies above Shanghai, heading to the capital Beijing early on Sunday. It was built by the Commercial Aviation Corporation of…
US, China vie for allies amid growing tensions in Pacific
The US has increased its engagement with several Pacific Island nations in recent weeks amid growing competition with China. Washington signed a new bilateral defense cooperation agreement with Papua New Guinea (PNG) on Monday.” Geopolitical competition with China is one…
TikTok sues US state of Montana over law banning its use
The video-sharing app, Tiktok, has sued the state of Montana over a new law that prohibits the use of the service in the state. Montana became the first state in the US to ban the app after the bill was…
DR Congo leader to visit China, minerals trade deal signing expected
President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, is prepared to visit China from May 24 to 29 and is expected to meet President Xi Jinping to review and sign several key trade deals. The meeting would pave the…
Chinese stand-up comedian warned to toe the line following viral joke about army
A Chinese comedian was severely punished on Wednesday for making a joke about the People’s Liberation Army and his production company fined roughly two million dollars. This incident demonstrates that Chinese censors are now turning their attention to the small…
China, Central Asian countries pledge cooperation at close of summit
China and five Central Asian countries have agreed to expand their cooperation at the close of a two-day China-Central Asia summit in the eastern Chinese city of Xi’an. China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan agreed on Friday to promote…
China’s special envoy met Zelensky during 2-day Ukraine visit, Beijing says
Beijing’s newly appointed special envoy for the Ukraine war has met with President Volodymyr Zelensky, China confirmed Thursday as its attempts to fashion itself as a potential peacemaker in the grinding conflict, despite close ties with Russia. Li Hui a…
South Korean player, Son detained in China over bribery allegation
South Korea midfielder Son Jun-ho has been detained in the northeastern Chinese province of Liaoning on suspicion of accepting a bribe, China’s Foreign Ministry has said. Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Tuesday that Son was placed in custody “recently”…