China’s Vertical Elevator Cuts a 3-Hour School Trek to 30 Minutes in Yunnan’s Nizhuhe Canyon
A 288-meter elevator system in Yunnan, China, has reduced a dangerous mountain commute for students from over three hours to about 30…
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The Chinese Way of Lawfare
Beijing’s legal-power push is a quieter front in U.S.–China tech competition, with export controls and compliance at the center.
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Gravity Battery in China Could Shape Energy Storage for AI Data Centers
A 150-meter gravity battery in Rudong, China, stores energy by lifting 35-ton blocks. With 83% efficiency and no lithium, the system offers…
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China’s Matchmaking App Raises Questions About AI’s Role in Solving Demographic Crisis
A government-backed dating app in China, described as a “kind of Tinder for young people,” has drawn attention amid the country’s falling…
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China Considers Export Restrictions on AI Chips and Models, Potentially Impacting Huawei and Alibaba
China's Ministry of Commerce is consulting on new export restrictions that could limit Chinese chip designers' access to foreign foundries like TSMC…
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China-Backed Salvador-Itaparica Sea Bridge Project Underway in Brazil
Brazil's ambitious Salvador-Itaparica sea bridge, a 12.4 km megastructure, is under construction with significant Chinese investment and engineering. The project aims to…
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China’s Gradual Isolation Strategy Around Taiwan: A New Era of Maritime Pressure
Beijing is transforming routine naval patrols into a daily practice, aiming to isolate Taiwan through sustained presence and control of maritime traffic…
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Secret War Game Simulates Catastrophic Cyberattack on US Water Supply by China’s Volt Typhoon
A clandestine simulation revealed the devastating cascading effects of a hypothetical cyberattack by China's Volt Typhoon on US water infrastructure, highlighting critical…
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Satellite Images Reveal Mysterious Chinese Desert Structures Aimed at Taiwan
New satellite imagery from China's Jilantai base shows two unidentified rectangular structures with retractable roofs, sparking speculation about their purpose and potential…
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China Deploys Evaporative Cooling on Building Roofs to Combat Urban Heat
Chinese communities are experimenting with large-scale rooftop water mists to reduce building temperatures and decrease reliance on air conditioning, offering a novel…
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