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Goldman Sachs has now barred its bankers in Hong Kong from using Anthropic’s Claude AI models, underscoring how emerging artificial intelligence technologies are increasingly caught in the crossfire of US-China tensions. According to a report by Financial Times, Goldman employees in Hong Kong lost access to Claude models a few week ago, both directly and
Leong Jun Hao put up a much improved display by taking a game off world No 1 Shi Yu Qi before losing 10-21, 21-16, 9-21 in the opener. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s campaign in the Thomas Cup ended after losing to favourites China in the quarter-final today in Horsens, Denmark. China who are gunning
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Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD reported another monthly decline in vehicle sales, marking its longest-ever downturn as demand in its home market remains subdued. BYD’s vehicle sales fell 15.5% year-on-year in April, extending the streak to eight consecutive months of decline. The figures were based on Reuters calculations using data from a Weibo post by
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Russia is now importing more than 90% of its sanctioned technology through China, a sign of Moscow’s increasing reliance on Beijing to sustain its war effort in Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on April 30. This figure represents a significant increase from approximately 80% last year. The increase follows the European Union’s crackdown on alternative routes Russia previously used to acquire restricted goods. According to Bloomberg’s sources, who spoke on condition
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Wirestock Creators / Shutterstock.com ENGINEERING firm Johnson Matthey has partnered with Chinese green energy developer Guangdong Liquid Sunshine to build a biomethanol plant in Tiandong County, Guangxi. Johnson Matthey will provide its methanol synthesis technology to convert gasified biomass waste into biomethanol. The plant is expected to have a production capacity of 75,000 t/y. China
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In a significant escalation of its tech decoupling strategy, China is now actively discouraging its leading AI companies from accepting American investment without explicit government approval. According to Bloomberg reporting from April 24, 2026, Chinese regulators — including the powerful National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) — have privately warned several high-profile AI startups to
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PSA International has secured an investment in Xiamen Container Terminal Group through a public bidding process. The group operates eight container terminals with a combined annual capacity of about 20 million TEUs. The deal remains subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions. Expanding logistics integration As part of the transaction, PSA will also increase its
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AI signage at the Robert Bosch booth at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing, China, on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images BEIJING — Electric carmakers in China are layering on more of the same artificial intelligence features as they try to survive a prolonged price war in the world’s largest
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CANGZHOU, China, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from Xinhuanet: Today, Wuqiao County in Cangzhou, China, officially opened the Wuqiao Acrobatics Fantasy Park, a large-scale immersive theme park that transforms a centuries-old performance tradition into a fully interactive visitor experience. Known as the cradle of acrobatics, the county has developed the new complex as
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Growing concerns about Chinese automakers have prompted a bipartisan push to block their entry into the U.S., as President Donald Trump prepares to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The details: Sens. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, and Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced legislation Wednesday that would ban Chinese vehicles and parts from being imported into the U.S.,
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As the world’s largest crude oil importer, China has long relied on a double-insurance system to safeguard domestic oil supply. The strategy combines two pillars: diversifying where its crude comes from, while simultaneously building vast strategic and commercial stockpiles. Experts say that approach appears to have helped China absorb at least the initial shock after
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China’s rapid rise in science has hit a milestone. The country’s investment in research and development has reached parity with – and by purchasing power measures has surpassed – that of the United States, according to a March 2026 report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Both nations have crossed the US$1 trillion
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Apple (AAPL) reported its second quarter earnings on Thursday, topping analysts’ estimates on the top and bottom lines on strong iPhone sales. Apple stock rose roughly 1% on the news. For the quarter, Apple saw earnings per share (EPS) of $2.01 on revenue of $111.2 billion. Analysts were anticipating EPS of $1.96 and revenue of
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The Panama Canal has emerged as the latest maritime flashpoint, with the United States and China exchanging barbs in recent weeks over influence in what is one of the world’s most important shipping routes. Earlier this week, Washington and its allies in the region accused Beijing of detaining and holding up Panama-linked ships – and
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned China that “the sovereignty of our hemisphere is non-negotiable” after the U.S. and regional allies accused Beijing of detaining Panama-flagged ships in a dispute tied to canal port control. In a joint statement with Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Paraguay and Trinidad
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Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate and energy stories from China over the past fortnight. Subscribe for free here. New documents ramp up pressure on coal ‘STRICTLY CONTROL’ FOSSIL FUELS: On 22 April, China issued a set of “guiding opinions” on energy conservation and carbon reduction that
Russia is now sourcing more than 90% of sanctioned technologies through China, underscoring Moscow’s growing dependence on Beijing as President Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine drags on. According to Bloomberg, the share of sanctioned goods entering Russia via China has risen from about 80% last year to more than 90%, though they did not provide
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Volkswagen reported a sharp decline in first-quarter earnings, as tariff pressures, geopolitical tensions and rising competition impacted performance. Europe’s largest carmaker posted an operating profit of 2.5 billion euros ($2.9 billion) for the first three months of the year. This marked a 14% drop compared with the same period last year. The figure also missed
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SHENZHEN, April 30 (Reuters) – An American scientist convicted of lying to U.S. authorities about payments from China while he was at Harvard University has rebuilt his research lab in Shenzhen to pursue technology the Chinese government has identified as a national priority: embedding electronics into the human brain. Charles Lieber, 67, is among the
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“The Strait of Hormuz,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Fox News this week, “is an economic nuclear weapon.” He was describing the IRGC’s core strategic intention, to hold the world’s most critical oil chokepoint as leverage over global markets and Washington itself, but Iran never got to pull that trigger. The US Navy’s blockade