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China’s breakthrough AI model shakes global markets

HANGZHOU – DeepSeek, a mainland China based company, has made headlines with the release of its open-source AI chatbot, R1. Positioned as a significant step forward in China’s pursuit of technological leadership, R1’s release has sparked intense international interest. Within … Continue reading China’s breakthrough AI model shakes global markets

China’s AI Leap: Western Dominance challenged

HANGZHOU – Chinese AI laboratory DeepSeek has unveiled two advanced language models—DeepSeek-R1-Zero and DeepSeek-R1—designed to rival the performance of leading American counterparts like OpenAI’s GPT models. The models, which reportedly achieve performance metrics comparable to OpenAI’s “o1 model,” promise a … Continue reading China’s AI Leap: Western Dominance challenged

China: Researchers revolutionize data transmission

NANJING/CHINA—At a scientific conference in Nanjing, Chinese researchers unveiled the impressive capabilities of the China Environment for Network Innovations (CENI). This computer network takes modern communication and data transmission to a new level. It spans 13,000 kilometers and has a … Continue reading China: Researchers revolutionize data transmission

Chinese Actor’s Abduction Sparks Tourism Crisis

BANGKOK – The abduction of Chinese actor Wang Xing in Thailand has dealt a significant blow to the country’s tourism industry, particularly ahead of the peak Lunar New Year travel season. Wang’s disappearance from Mae Sot, a Thai border city, … Continue reading Chinese Actor’s Abduction Sparks Tourism Crisis

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested

SEOUL – In a historic development, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested today, January 15, following his impeachment and a contentious declaration of martial law in December 2024. The arrest culminated after a prolonged standoff at the presidential … Continue reading South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested