US and China trade journalist expulsions days after Trump visits Xi in Beijing The Trump administration has revoked the visa of a Chinese national working for the state news agency Xinhua in the U.S. This move follows Beijing's decision to expel Vivian Wang, a New York Times correspondent, apparently over a DealBook event featuring Taiwan's leader AAP · May 29
MIT scientists make lithium-ion breakthrough that could solve a global battery issue — new low-cost extraction method was inspired by a bathroom renovation project and could reduce reliance on China Most gadgets rely on lithium-ion batteries, and scientists have come up with a better way of getting at lithium. TechRadar · May 29
War & AImpact: China's export-price jump fastest in 3 years China's export prices surged 5% in April, the fastest in three years, driven by global energy costs and AI demand for commodities like oil, metals, and semiconductors. While these sectors saw price hikes, most Chinese goods remain subject to falling prices due to intense domestic competition and oversupply, limiting manufacturers'… The Economic Times · May 29
China's Shenzhou 21 astronauts return to Earth after being briefly 'stranded', wrapping up record-breaking mission (video) China's Shenzhou 21 astronauts returned to Earth on Friday (May 29), wrapping up a record-breaking, and very eventful, space mission. Space · May 29
The Economic Times · May 29 US Cyber Command vs China offensive cyber gap and CYBERCOM 2.0 mastery strategy—is US falling behind? The U.S.-China cyber race is entering a decisive phase. China has rapidly expanded its offensive cyber capabilities, with U.S. officials warning that Beijing-linked hackers have penetrated critical infrastructure, telecommunications networks, and strategic systems. At the same time, U.S. Cyber Command is rolling out CYBERCOM 2.0, a major modernization effort focused…
AAP · May 29 XCMG Secures Over $1 Billion in Orders at 8th International Customer Festival, Expanding Global Partnerships XUZHOU, China, May 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XCMG concluded its 8th International Customer Festival, held from May 19 to 23 in Xuzhou, with more than 2,500 customers and business partners from around the world in attendance. During the event, signed orders exceeded US$1 billion, setting a new record for XCMG's…
The Economic Times · May 29 EU's six biggest economies agree on capital markets supervision Europe's six largest economies have agreed to back more centralized supervision of capital markets. This move is crucial for integrating Europe's financial markets. The goal is to redirect citizens' savings into productive investments. This will boost Europe's global competitiveness against the United States and China.
The Times of India · May 29 Why the Strait of Hormuz worries China more than Malacca A new report highlights China's key maritime vulnerability lies at the Strait of Hormuz, not the Malacca Strait. This shifts strategic competition in the Indian Ocean to a new arena involving India, France, and the US. China's energy imports through this region expose it to potential exploitation by rival powers.
Tom’s Hardware · May 29 TikTok owner ByteDance is reportedly developing its own custom AI CPUs — company looks to ease China's dependence on US chipmakers TikTok owner Bytedance reportedly developing its own custom CPUs in a bid to reduce costs and dependence from US chipmakers
Euronews · May 29 Is Europe finally waking up to China? Brussels now considers current trade relations with China unsustainable. A series of EU laws and measures have so far failed to shift the dynamics, while drawing Beijing’s ire. Here are five key takeaways on the increasingly heated EU-China relationship.
The Times of India · May 29 Eliminating language, culture & faith: Xi's repression of Uyghurs enters new phase China's Xinjiang crackdown shifts focus from camps to identity, language, and religion. Despite claims of re-education graduates, a vast network of prisons, surveillance, and boarding schools persists. Uyghur culture faces suppression through education and labor programs, sparking renewed international concern over alleged crimes against humanity.