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China Stages Largest Military Drill Around Taiwan

TAIPEI/BEIJING – China has launched its largest military exercise around Taiwan in over a year, deploying 21 warships, 71 aircraft, and multiple coast guard vessels in a display of force that has heightened regional tensions. The Chinese military stated on … Continue reading China Stages Largest Military Drill Around Taiwan

U.S. Beef Exports to China Plummet Amid Trade Dispute

WASHINGTON/BEIJING – U.S. beef exports to China have sharply declined, according to U.S. government data released on Thursday, March 27. The downturn follows Beijing’s decision to let export registrations for hundreds of U.S. meat processing facilities expire on March 16, … Continue reading U.S. Beef Exports to China Plummet Amid Trade Dispute

ASEAN and China’s Anhui Province Strengthen Ties

JAKARTA – In a move to deepen economic and trade cooperation, ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn met with Mr. Sun Yong, Vice Governor of Anhui Province, China, to explore new avenues for collaboration between the Southeast Asian bloc and … Continue reading ASEAN and China’s Anhui Province Strengthen Ties

Baidu Expands AI Ambitions with Launch of Ernie 4.5

BEIJING – Chinese tech giant Baidu has announced the launch of two new artificial intelligence models, reinforcing its position in the fast-growing AI sector. The company introduced Ernie 4.5, an upgraded foundational model, and Ernie X1, a logic-focused model designed … Continue reading Baidu Expands AI Ambitions with Launch of Ernie 4.5

China to Build World’s Largest Solar Park

BEIJING – China has embarked on an ambitious renewable energy project by constructing what is set to become the world’s largest solar park in the harsh expanse of the Kubuqi Desert in Inner Mongolia. Spanning an impressive 400 kilometers, the solar … Continue reading China to Build World’s Largest Solar Park