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China to unveil advanced weapons at huge military parade to mark WWII end

Chinese military to showcase advanced fighter planes, missile systems on 80th anniversary of end of World War II.

Al Jazeera · Aug 20, 2025

Nvidia's Dilemma Could Redefine The Future Of China Tech ETFs

Nvidia Corp’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) uneasy dance between Washington and Beijing is quickly becoming a market-defining saga for China-focused tech ETFs. The chipmaker is gearing up to ship its new AI chip, likely to be called the B30A processor, next month, according to a Reuters report. This new product will be a…

Benzinga · Aug 19, 2025

China mandates domestic firms source 50% of chips from Chinese producers — Beijing continues to squeeze companies over reliance on foreign semiconductors

A new report says China has started mandating that data centers use 50% homegrown silicon.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 18, 2025

Tuvalu considers pulling out of Pacific leaders’ summit amid China-linked power struggle

Exclusive: Prime minister Feletei Teo says Tuvalu may withdraw from crucial meeting after key countries such as Taiwan were barred from attending

The Guardian - AU · Aug 15, 2025

Beijing's Consumer Loan Push And Trade Truce Boost China ETFs

China is enjoying a string of positive macro developments, which is fueling investor appetite in its equity markets.

Benzinga · Aug 15, 2025

China is Pushing Back Against Biggest Firms Using Nvidia Chips Despite Trump Clearing H20 AI Chips for Export

Nvidia's return to the Chinese market with its H20 AI chips, facilitated by a recent easing of U.S. export restrictions, is encountering significant resistance from Beijing.

Barchart · Aug 15, 2025

Box, run, crash: China’s humanoid robot games show advances and limitations

Beijing is keen to showcase country’s prowess in robotics, say observers – but some are sceptical about real-world use

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2025

World's First Humanoid Robot Games Begin In China

The world's first-ever humanoid robot games began Friday in Beijing, with over 500 androids alternating between jerky tumbles and glimpses of real power as they compete in events from the 100-metre hurdles to kung fu.

International Business Times · Aug 15, 2025

China’s aircraft carriers in Pacific signals ability to ‘contest’ US power

Expert says ‘gaps’ in naval capabilities are closing between China and the United States.

Al Jazeera · Aug 15, 2025

"We don't install secret tracking devices in our products," — NVIDIA responds to a new report suggesting US officials are adding trackers to AI chip shipments

In a new report from Reuters, it's claimed that trackers have been discovered in some AI chip shipments "at high risk of illegal diversion to China." That's terrible timing for NVIDIA, which is under the microscope due to national security concerns from Beijing officials.

Windows Central · Aug 14, 2025