China Moves to Consolidate Sinopec and CNAF in Bid to Create Energy Powerhouse

China has approved a major reorganisation involving two of its largest state owned energy groups, signalling a renewed push to streamline the sector and build a more competitive national champion. The consolidation will bring together Sinopec and China National Aviation Fuel Group, according

Chinese Researchers Develop Low Cost Clean Method to Extract Gold From Electronic Waste

A team of Chinese researchers has unveiled a new method for extracting gold and other precious metals from electronic waste that is faster, cleaner and significantly cheaper than conventional techniques, offering a potential breakthrough in recycling old mobile phones, computers and household appliances.

China Opens Daily Fresh Food Supply Line to Woody Island as Paracels Infrastructure Grows

China has launched a daily fresh food supply link to Woody Island, strengthening logistical support for residents and workers on the disputed Paracel Islands as Beijing continues to expand civilian and administrative infrastructure in the South China Sea. According to Chinese authorities, meat,

Experts Warn of Accuracy and Privacy Risks as AI Health Gadgets Take Centre Stage at CES

A wave of artificial intelligence powered health gadgets showcased at the annual technology trade show has drawn growing scepticism from medical and technology experts, who say enthusiasm is running ahead of evidence. While many of the products promise to revolutionise personal healthcare, specialists

China Launches Probe Into Meta Manus Deal Over Export Controls and Technology Outflow Fears

Chinese authorities are preparing to investigate Meta’s proposed acquisition of Manus amid growing concerns that the deal could undermine national technology safeguards and accelerate the offshore relocation of domestic start ups. The scrutiny reflects Beijing’s increasing focus on preventing sensitive technological capabilities from

China Chip Expert Urges Caution Over Nvidia H200 Purchases Amid Shifting US Export Signals

A senior Chinese semiconductor expert has advised mainland companies to remain cautious when considering purchases of Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chips, warning that the United States’ changing approach to advanced chip exports makes long term intentions difficult to read. Wei Shaojun, vice president

China Exports Ultra Fast Blackout Recovery Technology to Safeguard Power Grids in 12 Countries

China has begun deploying a new generation of smart power grid technology capable of restoring electricity within just one tenth of a second after a blackout, marking a significant advance in global energy infrastructure resilience. According to state media reports, the technology has

China Says Extradited Tycoon Chen Zhi Ran Crime Network from Cambodia

Chinese authorities have accused billionaire businessman Chen Zhi of operating a transnational criminal network from Cambodia, following his extradition to mainland China in a case that highlights deepening cooperation between Beijing and Phnom Penh on cross border crime. Cambodian authorities confirmed that Chen,

BYD Surges Ahead as Tesla Stumbles and Ford Rethinks Strategy in a Widening US China EV Divide

The global electric vehicle race is increasingly tilting in China’s favour, with the gap between Chinese and American manufacturers becoming harder to ignore. Once defined by head to head competition, the contest is now widely seen as uneven, as Chinese companies accelerate innovation

North Korea’s Kim Likely to Tighten Reliance on Nuclear Deterrence After Venezuela Operation

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is expected to further entrench his country’s reliance on nuclear weapons as a core security guarantee following a recent United States operation in Venezuela, an event that has resonated far beyond Latin America and into strategic thinking