FBI seizes websites tied to alleged China intelligence The FBI has seized more than a dozen websites that officials say were part of a Chinese effort to target US government workers. AAP · Jun 10
FBI seizes 13 websites that officials say were used by China to target and recruit US workers The FBI has seized more than a dozen websites that officials say were part of a Chinese effort to target American workers who have access to classified or sensitive government information The Independent UK · Jun 10
Analysts expected oil to surge above $200 but China has quietly kept prices half of that—and can’t for much longer As the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for the fourth month, “one development stands out: prices have become remarkably calm,” JPMorgan analysts said. Fortune · Jun 10
Japan's remote Pacific island could be home to one of the world's biggest rare earth jackpots For decades, the global supply of rare earth elements has been shaped by a simple reality: most countries depend heavily on China for the materials that power electric vehicles, wind turbines, advanced electronics, and defence systems. Japan learned the risks of that dependence firsthand during supply disruptions in 2010. Now,… The Times of India · Jun 10
The world's oil piggy bank is being smashed open. What can go wrong? Global oil inventories are plummeting to multi-decade lows, exacerbated by Middle Eastern supply disruptions and the rapid depletion of strategic reserves. Escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly involving Iran, threaten further supply shocks. The world faces a potential oil crisis with diminished buffers and constrained transit routes, suggesting prolonged market vulnerability. The Economic Times · Jun 10
Chinese Hackers Are Intensifying AI-Focused Attacks On US Tech Firms, Report Warns Technology companies in the United States faced an increasing wave of cyber espionage attempts linked to China over the past year, according to a new report. International Business Times · Jun 10
NASA Just Named the Artemis III Crew, but They Are Ditching the Moon Landing for a Risky High-Stakes Rehearsal in Orbit If all goes well, Artemis IV will finally put boots back on the lunar surface. The Mary Sue · Jun 10
An underground detector in China unveils its first major findings about mysterious ghost particles A massive underground detector aimed at understanding the mysterious ghost particles in our universe has released its first major findings The Independent UK · Jun 10
Dear Alibaba Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for June 30 New Pentagon restrictions tied to BABA's controversial Chinese military company designation officially take effect on June 30. Alibaba investors will be watching closely. Barchart · Jun 10
Govt extends anti-dumping duty on aluminium foil imported from China & 3 other nations till December India has extended anti-dumping duties on aluminium foil imports. The measure will remain in effect until December 15, 2026. This decision impacts imports from China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. The Ministry of Finance issued a notification amending previous customs regulations. This action follows requests from domestic companies concerned about unfair… The Economic Times · Jun 10
China’s EV boom is cleaning the air, and may have prevented 260,000 deaths China's push for electric vehicles is now showing a major health benefit. Research indicates cleaner air in Chinese cities due to more electric cars. This shift has drastically cut dangerous pollutants. It is estimated that this has prevented over 260,000 premature deaths. This real-world data highlights health improvements alongside emission… The Times of India · Jun 10
China warns EU on new sanctions over Ukraine war China has issued a stern warning to the European Union. Beijing opposes proposed EU sanctions targeting Chinese companies. These measures aim to curb support for Russia's war in Ukraine. China states it will protect its legitimate rights. The EU's latest package targets Russia's war economy, including drone production. The Economic Times · Jun 10
China Looked At A Sherp And Said, “What If We Added Six More Wheels?” China’s Wanyuxing Max5D takes the Sherp formula and turns it into a 150-horsepower amphibious 10x10 capable of hauling 31 people. RideApart · Jun 10
Business Brief (June 10): China Reaffirms Curbs on Dual-Use Exports to Japan Finance ministry to issue 15 billion yuan in treasury bonds in Hong Kong, Biwin wins $1.86 billion flash memory order Caixin Global · Jun 10
The Independent UK · Jun 10 Japan PM Sanae Takaichi’s step-grandson enrols in Chinese university amid Tokyo-Beijing row Bilateral relations between Japan and China hit a roadbump following Takaichi’s pro-Taiwan remarks
Barchart · Jun 10 Nasdaq Futures Plunge as Tech Selloff Deepens, U.S. Inflation Data in Focus June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -1.61% this morning as investors continued to trim exposure to the technology sector, with the focus now turning to key U.S. inflation data.
Caixin Global · Jun 10 Tech Brief (June 10): China Targets 10,000 Humanoid Robots in Commercial Use by End-2026 Chinese tech insiders cash out after AI stock rally, Pentagon adds Alibaba, Baidu, BYD and Nio to Chinese military-linked list
AAP · Jun 10 Taiwan fires rockets in China's direction from a US-supplied mobile launching system in drill Taiwan's military has sent rockets in China's direction from "shoot and scoot" launchers in a demonstration of how it might defend itself against an attack
The Independent UK · Jun 10 Who pays when a self-driving car crashes? BYD’s answer could change the industry DRIVESMART: BYD has become the first major car maker to offer damage cover for accidents involving its self-driving technology in China. It has reignited the debate over who is responsible when an autonomous car crashes, writes EV editor Steve Fowler
The Independent UK · Jun 10 China touts Xinjiang at trade forum, spotlighting a region once marked by detention centers China is hosting an international conference in Xinjiang to promote economic development efforts in the northwestern region, which once was the site of mass political detentions
Tom’s Hardware · Jun 10 China drafts $295 billion plan to build national AI data center grid running on 80% homemade silicon — projected 2028 timeline could run into limits of local chip production China is drafting a plan to spend roughly 2 trillion yuan over five years on a nationwide grid of AI data centers.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 10 China’s BYD aims to be world’s biggest car firm within five years EV maker aims to overtake Toyota, as it plans to spend £1.8bn to build five-minute flash chargers in Europe
The Economic Times · Jun 10 China’s EV boom is cleaning the air, and may have prevented 262,000 deaths Electric vehicles are proving to be life savers. Studies show China's shift to electric cars has prevented thousands of premature deaths. Air pollution has significantly decreased in Chinese cities. In the US, California is also seeing cleaner air with more electric vehicles. Cities like New York and Chicago could see…
The Independent UK · Jun 10 Taiwan fires rockets in China's direction from a U.S.-supplied mobile launching system in drill Taiwan's military has sent rockets in China's direction from “shoot and scoot” launchers in a demonstration of how it might defend itself against an attack
The Times of India · Jun 10 A 2200-year-old Chinese four-lane highway discovered buried in the mountains, revealing a lost Qin dynasty megaproject In northwest China’s Shaanxi province, a 13-kilometre stretch of the Qin Straight Road is forcing archaeologists to redraw parts of one of antiquity’s most ambitious transport systems. The corridor, built more than 2,200 years ago under the Qin dynasty, is often described as a “four-lane highway,” a comparison that captures…