Chinese Mainland Sanctions Ex-Philippine Senator Francis Tolentino
Chinese mainland sanctions former Philippine senator Francis Tolentino. Details on the measures are still emerging, with observers watching for impacts on bilateral ties.
OpenAI Rules Out Scaling Google’s AI Chips for Now
OpenAI confirms no active plans to deploy Google TPUs at scale, relying on Nvidia, AMD and CoreWeave while racing to launch its own AI chip by year-end.
Canada Drops 3% Digital Tax as US Talks Resume, EU Holds Firm
As a July 9 deadline nears, Canada pulls its 3% digital tax to resume US talks while the EU refuses to budge on its Digital Markets Act and the Digital Services Act.
CPC Membership Surpasses 100 Million Mark in 2024
At the end of 2024, CPC membership reached 100.271 million—a 1.1% rise—highlighting its growing grassroots presence across the Chinese mainland.
Tianwen-2 Probe Sends Back Earth and Moon Images
China’s Tianwen-2 probe captured clear images of Earth and the moon, highlighting its navigation sensor’s strong performance as it heads toward its asteroid target.
Senate Marathon: Final Sprint on Trump’s $4.5T Spending Package
Senators battle through marathon amendment votes on Trump’s $4.5T spending bill, weighing cuts to social programs and record deficits ahead of a crucial vote.
Beyond ACG: ‘Link Click’ Musical Lights Up Shanghai Stage
The ‘Link Click’ musical adaptation of hit Chinese animation has soared past 500 shows in Shanghai, ranking among 2024’s top immersive theater experiences.
Dubai Soars Ahead with Middle East’s First Electric Air Taxi Test Flight
Dubai’s transport authority and Joby Aviation completed the Middle East’s first electric air taxi test flight, marking a leap in urban mobility and sustainable travel.
Scholars and Experts Urge Japan to Confront Wartime History
At a June symposium marking the 80th anniversary of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance, scholars and experts urged Japan to confront its wartime history through oral testimonies and archives.
Guided by the Genglubu: How Tanmen Fishermen Read the South China Sea
Explore the Genglubu, a centuries-old navigation manual used by Tanmen fishermen to chart the South China Sea using stars, currents and ancestral wisdom.