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Chinese tourist village faces criticism for using artificial snow to draw in visitors
A tourist village in China has been accused of using cotton wool and soapy water to create fake snow.
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Former Chinese lawmaker Liu Handong sentenced to suspended death penalty for $33 million bribery scheme
For over twenty years, former Chinese lawmaker Liu Handong accepted over $33 million in bribes in exchange for transferring land-use rights.
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Nigerian authorities charge 53 individuals in crackdown on international cybercrime ring
Nigerian authorities charge 53 individuals—40 of them Chinese nationals—in a crackdown on a multinational cybercrime ring linked to Ponzi schemes, crypto fraud, and cyber-terrorism.
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China responds with tariffs to U.S. duties as the trade war escalates
Tariffs on coal, LNG, crude oil and other goods announced after US imposes levy on imports
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Trump warns UK is ‘out of line’ but open to trade deal
Donald Trump says the UK is "out of line" but believes a deal is possible after warning the EU about impending tariffs.
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Trump: Americans will experience ‘pain’ from new tariffs, but it’s not a crisis
Donald Trump acknowledged that the introduction of new tariffs on goods will cause some difficulties for Americans, but emphasized that there is nothing dramatic about it.
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Trump revisits Panama Canal control, calls past treaty ’foolish’
The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has told Panama’s president the country must stop the alleged Chinese influence over the canal - or face the consequences.
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Canada and Mexico hit back against Trump’s trade tariffs as Beijing vows ’countermeasures’
Canada, Mexico and China have promised to hit back after the imposition of sweeping US tariffs announced by Donald Trump on Saturday.
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Trump to hit Canada, Mexico and China with tariffs today
President Donald Trump has announced he will hit Mexico, Canada and China with tariffs starting tomorrow.
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South Africa recovers R475,000 from Chinese Ponzi scammers behind "click a button" app
South African authorities have recovered R475,000 from Chinese “click a button” app Ponzi scammers (~$25,640 USD).
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Chinese workers at BYD factory in Brazil found in ‘slavery-like conditions’
The workers who traveled from China to northeast Brazil to build a new factory for electric car maker BYD (002594.SZ), opens new tab earned roughly $70 per 10-hour shift, over twice the Chinese hourly minimum wage in many regions. For many, that made signing up an easy decision - but getting out would be much harder.
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China building massive military command center near Beijing, 10 times size of Pentagon
Facility near Beijing, 10 times size of Pentagon, may have been under construction since mid-2024.
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China becomes key supplier of critical minerals for Russia’s military
With Western sanctions cutting off supplies, China has become Russia’s sole source of critical minerals used in weapons production—including nuclear arms—deepening concerns over Beijing’s support for Moscow’s war effort.
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UK scrutinizes DeepSeek chatbot over national security fears as China accelerates AI race
Britain’s Tech Secretary Peter Kyle tells POLITICO the chatbot — which has sparked fears China is stealing a march in the AI race — is being assessed to ensure “safety is there from the onset.”
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How the fentanyl ban changed the drug market in Mexico and the USA
When Mario received the news in mid-May 2023, he promptly suspended his operations.
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Chinese AI startup DeepSeek exposes sensitive data in major cybersecurity lapse
New York-based cybersecurity firm Wiz says it has found a trove of sensitive data from the Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek inadvertently exposed to the open internet.
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Belarusian microchips for Russian missiles: How Integral supplies the Russian army
Microchip deliveries are made through intermediary companies based in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey and China.
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Algredo brothers: How a global chemical network fueled Mexico’s synthetic drug trade
On September 21, 2021, Javier Algredo Vázquez was on his way to a US law enforcement office to reclaim chemical substances authorities had seized from him days earlier. In some respects, his trip that day was a remarkable act of hubris. But in other respects, it could be seen as business as usual.
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Tech sell-off eases as China’s DeepSeek shakes up the AI industry
Stock markets and the tech industry were still reeling Tuesday after the emergence of Chinese newcomer DeepSeek rattled America’s sense of superiority in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). On Monday, shares of chipmaker Nvidia, the poster child of the AI boom, fell 17% – a record one-day loss for any company.
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What is Chinese AI startup DeepSeek?
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek rapidly gained global attention over the weekend as its seemingly impressive – and cheaper – new AI model sparked a sell off in shares for its global competitors.
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China tests underwater radar capable of detecting aircraft 10.5 miles away
The top secret technology was tested in 2022 and was able to detect an aircraft 10.5 miles away.
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TikTok banned in the US after supreme court upholds congressional law
App no longer available on US Apple and Google stores after supreme court upholds lawmakers’ ban
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Crackdowns on telecom fraud and corruption fuel major crime surge in China
Chinese prosecutors reveal significant year-on-year increases in fraud, corruption, and cultural relic crimes, highlighting expanded crackdowns across key sectors in 2024.
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China allegedly launches next-generation fighter jet first-ever
While the United States is deliberating on the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) concept, China has likely taken to the skies with a sixth-generation fighter jet, according to Defense Express.
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Trump tells 37 people on death row with commuted sentences to ‘go to hell’
On Truth Social, president-elect also lashes out at Chinese troops in Panama Canal and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau