She got $400 million and a dream; now she's the woman who defied America's tech blockade - who is China's 'Chip Queen'? She was handed $400 million and one impossible mission — make Huawei independent from foreign chips. Years later, He Tingbo emerged as China’s powerful “Chip Queen,” leading the company through brutal US sanctions and America’s tech blockade. From building Kirin processors to driving Huawei’s AI future, her rise has become… The Economic Times · May 25
Huawei claims sanctions-busting breakthrough with 1.4nm-class chips by 2031, claims 55% higher transistor density — firm claims new LogicFolding chip architecture can bypass EUV restrictions, introduces 'Tau Scaling Law' to replace Moore's Law Huawei Technologies unveiled a new “LogicFolding” chip design framework built on its proprietary Tau scaling law, claiming it can dramatically boost transistor density and power efficiency without EUV lithography — potentially helping China narrow the gap with TSMC and Nvidia despite U.S. sanctions. Tom’s Hardware · May 25
Nvidia Had Another ‘Usual’ Quarter: How to Play NVDA Stock After Q1 Earnings NVDA stock fell despite stellar fiscal Q1 2027 earnings. Nvidia still looks a buy given continued growth in the AI chip market. Barchart · May 25
What is China’s Shenzhou-23 mission? Inside the year-long space experiment The astronauts will be testing how a year in space affects their body and will be conducting more than 100 experiments, like growing embryos and rice. Euronews · May 25
Business Brief (May 25): China Pushes AI Chip Self-Reliance Beijing aims to expand urban services for migrants Caixin Global · May 25
How China built world’s largest high-speed railway station on a mountain in just 38 months China has completed the world's largest high-speed railway station, Chongqing East Railway Station, in a remarkable 38 months. Built on a reshaped mountain, the $7.8 billion mega-station utilizes advanced robotics and AI for its construction. It features 29 platforms and is set to become a crucial hub connecting southwest China… The Economic Times · May 25
The world is heading toward a financial crisis – the state of US politics has left us ill-prepared Trump’s second term has revealed that Washington’s policy response to such a crisis will be misguided and full of chaos The Guardian - US · May 25
Vučić defends Serbia's Chinese ties on controversial visit to Beijing Xi Jinping has welcomed a run of world leaders in recent months, including Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Euronews · May 25
Crystals inside an ancient bone in central China just overturned a 146,000-year-old story about humans The assumption has been comfortable and long-standing: creativity is a product of abundance. When ancient humans had enough food, enough warmth, enough security, they had the mental space to innovate. Lean times produced lean thinking. It was a tidy, persuasive story, one that shaped how archaeologists interpreted almost every major… The Times of India · May 25
H3C NAVIGATE 2026 International Summit Held, Charting a New Blueprint for Global Development HANGZHOU, China, May 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 22, H3C NAVIGATE 2026 International Summit kicked off in Hangzhou, bringing together global industry experts, ecosystem partners and customer representatives. The summit showcased H3C's full-stack capabilities across compute-network-storage-cloud-security-O&M, and provided a platform to explore new opportunities and the future in the… AAP · May 25
China's Xi meets Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif as Iran war looms Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing. This high-level meeting occurred as diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war continue. Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir, a key negotiator, also attended the discussions. Sharif highlighted Pakistan's sincere role in mediating between the US and Iran. The Economic Times · May 25
Reach Deeper, Measure Smarter: SCANOLOGY Launches AccuArm Portable CMM HANGZHOU, China, May 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As manufacturing becomes more complex, quality teams require measurement tools that combine precision, portability, and real production readiness. To address this need, SCANOLOGY introduces the AccuArm Portable Coordinate Measuring Machine (PCMM), a high-precision articulated arm designed for flexible inspection across shop floors, assembly… AAP · May 25
India turns net importer of finished steel in April, data shows India has become a net importer of finished steel. In April, imports rose significantly while exports also saw an increase. Major suppliers to India included China, South Korea, Japan, Vietnam and Russia. Domestic consumption of finished steel grew, and crude steel production also climbed. The Economic Times · May 25
Cycling Weekly · May 25 ‘It reminded me a bit of the beacons in the Lord of the Rings films’: Pair set Fastest Known Time along Great Wall of China Sean Gallagher and Benjamin Schuessler battled windswept deserts and torrential rain during their 2,500km quest
AAP · May 25 XCMG Chairman Yang Dongsheng Joins Xuzhou Delegation on Economic and Trade Visits to Indonesia and Australia XUZHOU, China, May 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yang Dongsheng, Chairman of XCMG Group and XCMG Machinery, recently joined a Xuzhou municipal delegation on economic and trade visits to Indonesia and Australia, aimed at strengthening international cooperation and expanding global partnerships. During the visit to Indonesia, Yang accompanied the delegation in...
AAP · May 25 XCMG Hoisting Machinery Unveils Intelligent Electric Crane Technology, Setting New Global Standards for Lifting XUZHOU, China, May 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From May 18 to 22, 2026, XCMG hosted its eighth International Customer Festival, featuring an overseas crane sub-venue under the theme "Green Intelligence for a Better World." The event presented more than 20 flagship crane models spanning wheeled and crawler crane series, headlined…
The Economic Times · May 25 Aluminium prices near record high: What’s driving the rally? Aluminium prices are trading near multi-year highs due to persistent structural supply tightness, not temporary factors. Stricter environmental rules, high energy costs, and production caps are limiting output, while low global inventories further tighten supply and support elevated prices.
The Economic Times · May 25 Huawei's 'chip queen' etches her name in China's tech folklore He Tingbo, Huawei's "chip queen", spearheads the company's semiconductor innovation. Facing U.S. sanctions, Huawei is developing new chip technologies. He Tingbo introduced the Tau Scaling Law, focusing on transmission speeds. This effort aims for self-reliance and continued technological advancement for China.
AAP · May 25 GCL SI and Getz Energy Sign MOU for 1 GW of Advanced PV Modules to Support Thailand's Clean Energy Transition SUZHOU, China, May 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GCL System Integration (GCL SI) joined partners and stakeholders at Getz Energy's "Getz Energy Open House: Welcome to the Smart Energy Revolution" to explore trends in large-scale solar deployment and smart energy integration as Thailand accelerates renewable energy development. At the event, GCL…
The Independent UK · May 25 Rubio's visit to India focuses on US trade tensions, the Quad alliance and sightseeing U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to India highlights efforts to stabilize relations between Washington and New Delhi
AAP · May 25 CGTN: Putting people first: A guiding principle in China's governance BEIJING, May 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ahead of this year's Spring Festival, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited a community canteen at an apartment complex for seniors to learn about local efforts to improve public convenience services and elderly care. He also had a warm conversation with delivery workers taking…