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Taiwan prosecutors investigate 3 people over Nvidia chip smuggling to China

Authorities in Taiwan are investigating three people for allegedly using forged documents to smuggle computer servers with advanced Nvidia chips to China

AAP

Taiwan raids 12 locations in its first formal crackdown on Nvidia AI chip smuggling — hunts three fugitives for document forgery, fraudulent declarations in Super Micro smuggling case

Getting banned Hopper or Blackwell chips into mainland data centers just became exponentially more fraught as Taiwan begins to crack down on smugglers.

Tom’s Hardware

Lenovo G02 retro handheld allegedly comes preloaded with thousands of copyrighted games, including Nintendo ROMs — company confirms that it’s an officially white-labeled device meant for the Chinese market [Updated]

Lenovo confirms that it partnered with a third-party manufacturer to build, sell, and market the G02 retro gaming handheld in China. However, it allegedly contained thousands of gaming ROMs, many from Nintendo, right out of the box, raising questions about the validity of the licenses of these titles.

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Servers in the ocean: World’s first offshore underwater AI data centre launched in China

China has officially launched the world’s first commercial offshore wind-powered underwater AI data centre off the coast of Shanghai’s Lingang Special Area. The futuristic facility contains nearly 2,000 servers housed inside pressure-resistant underwater modules positioned beside offshore wind turbines. Designed to support artificial intelligence workloads, big data processing and domestic…

The Times of India

Rescue workers swim through buildings to reach trapped residents as heavy rains kill 24 in China

Several people remain missing across Hubei, Hunan, and Guizhou provinces

The Independent UK

China's new homegrown gaming GPU flops in performance and price — flagship $485 LX 7G100 can't keep pace with Nvidia's older RTX 4060

Lisuan Tech's LX 7G100 gaming graphics card goes up for preorder at $485, along with reviews from Chinese media outlets.

Tom’s Hardware

How different were Trump and Putin's visits to China

Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump's visit focused on stabilizing ties with the US. Putin's trip deepened China's strategic partnership with Russia. Agreements were signed with Russia, while US deals were announced later. Both leaders discussed Taiwan, with Russia supporting…

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Cambodia raids buildings linked to accused scam kingpin Chen Zhi

SHENZHEN — Cambodian authorities have raided two buildings in Phnom Penh's Prince Plaza Centre, which is linked to extradited Chinese billionaire Chen Zhi, and detained 104 individuals, including 82 Chinese nationals, local media reported.

Bangkok Post

She left city life to work in the village, now earns over Rs 1 crore a year from 60,000 venomous snakes

Qin, a 1995-born woman from Guilin, China, manages a snake farm with over 60,000 venomous reptiles. She took over her father's business after university. The farm supplies snake venom, meat, and oil for traditional medicine and research. Qin shares her life online as 'The Girl Who Collects Snake Venom', detailing…

The Economic Times

Hikvision brings AI to video compression with Guanlan Encoding, cutting storage costs by up to 50%

HANGZHOU, China, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hikvision has announced the launch of Guanlan Encoding, an AI-powered video compression technology that delivers 30%–50% average storage savings without compromising critical footage quality. As resolutions climb, channel counts expand, and retention periods extend, storage has become one of the dominant cost...

AAP

Xi Jinping set to visit North Korea and ‘act as mediator between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un’, South Korea says

Chinese president is reportedly travelling to neighbouring country after back-to-back meetings with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin

The Independent UK

Trump looks to upend decades of US policy by speaking with Taiwan’s leader about arms sale

US president says he will work on ‘Taiwan problem’ during proposed call with Lai Ching-te

The Independent UK

Tesla Says FSD Is Finally Live In China, But Leaves Drivers Guessing On Rollout

After years of delays, Tesla confirmed that its driving assistance system is now available in China. Nobody can find it, though.

InsideEVs

United by Football, Driven by a Shared Vision of Excellence: GAC Announces Strategic Partnership with Toluca FC

TOLUCA, Mexico and GUANGZHOU, China, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 19, 2026, amid the growing excitement for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, GAC officially announced a two-year strategic partnership with Deportivo Toluca Fútbol Club, a legendary club in Mexican football. GAC became…

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Chinese investment in Europe hits seven-year high but rebound may be short-lived

Chinese foreign direct investment in Europe surged last year to its highest level since 2018, driven by a wave of major acquisitions and large-scale factory projects. But analysts are warning the recovery could be temporary.

Euronews

Trump sets tone on Taiwan after Xi summit, signals talks

Trump last week issued a warning to Taiwan against formally declaring independence from China.

Evening Standard

Take a load off: how soon before a humanoid robot will be doing your dishes?

Robo-helpers are on sale now, but letting them loose in your kitchen is another story, says Chris Stokel-Walker

AAP

Green Intelligence for a Better World: XCMG Spotlights Smart, Sustainable Solutions at Its 8th International Customer Festival

XUZHOU, China, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Under the theme of "Green Intelligence for a Better World," the 8th XCMG International Customer Festival (the "Festival") officially opened on May 19 and runs through May 22 in Xuzhou, widely known as China's construction machinery capital. Bringing together more than 2,500 customers…

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The Economic Times

Deep under China's coal basins, PetroChina is unlocking gas from rocks

China is unlocking a new energy frontier with coal rock gas extracted from deep within its coal basins. This ambitious multi-billion-dollar initiative is set to bolster domestic natural gas production while easing its dependence on foreign imports. With PetroChina predicting vast output by 2035, this strategy could position China as…

The Economic Times

India’s next big energy bet may come straight from China’s coal handbook

The Strait of Hormuz closure is impacting Asia's chemical industry, pushing India to emulate China's coal-to-chemicals model for energy and food security. Despite domestic coal challenges and technological gaps, India is investing heavily to boost its coal-based chemical production, potentially extending the fossil fuel's demand.

Bangkok Post

World built more coal power in 2025 but used less

The world built and commissioned more coal power in 2025, but used the polluting fuel less, with the United States the only major economy to substantially increase generation, a new analysis shows.

The Conversation

Playing host to Putin and Trump, China sends a message – it’s now in the driver’s seat

It’s been quite a week for Beijing, with back-to-back visits by the leaders of the United States and Russia. Chinese President Xi Jinping has had his hands full with hosting duties, gun salutes, photo opportunities and high-level talks.

International Business Times UK

China and Russia Move Toward 40 Agreements After Trump-Xi Summit Produced Limited Commitments

Russian President Putin visits Beijing to strengthen ties with China, signing 40 agreements amid global tensions. The visit follows Trump's summit with Xi, which yielded limited concrete outcomes.

The Guardian - AU

Trump claims he will speak to Taiwan’s president, departing from decades-long diplomatic norms

US and Taiwanese presidents have not spoken directly since Washington shifted diplomatic recognition to Beijing from Taipei in 1979

AAP

VISTA GLOBAL EXPANDS GREATER CHINA FOOTPRINT WITH 32% ANNUAL TRAFFIC GROWTH

HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vista, the world's leading private aviation group, earlier this week unveiled its new flagship Bombardier Global 8000 to media and key stakeholders through an exclusive tour across Hong Kong and Shanghai. This tour models key flight routes highly relevant in today's…

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