Pakistan commissions first Hangor-class submarine in China Pakistan has commissioned its first Hangor-class submarine in China, marking a key step in its naval modernization The Independent UK · Apr 30
Chinese GPU maker Cambricon's Q1 revenue hits $423 million as country's homegrown AI chip market accelerates — Chinese chipmakers continue to leech market share from Nvidia The results come as Chinese chipmakers continue to absorb market share from Nvidia. Tom’s Hardware · Apr 30
Five things to look out for at the F1 Miami GP Formula 1 returns this weekend with the Miami Grand Prix Motorsport · Apr 30
EU failed to 'listen' in Sahel, envoy admits as influence wanes EU envoy admits Brussels misread Sahel dynamics, warning that military-first strategies and one-way diplomacy have eroded influence as Russia and China deepen their foothold in the region. Euronews · Apr 30
Volkswagen profit drops as carmaker signals further cost cuts Volkswagen warned its future is at risk as profits fell sharply and it signalled deeper cost cuts. The carmaker is battling weak demand in China, rising competition, tariffs and pressure to simplify its complex structure. Euronews · Apr 30
Europe Today: Péter Magyar first visit to Brussels and China-EU tensions rising Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. Euronews · Apr 30
Taiwan accuses China of vegetable laundering via Vietnam Taiwanese officials have accused firms in China of attempting to evade import restrictions by rerouting vegetables through neighbouring Vietnam The Guardian - AU · Apr 30
China’s factory activity expands for a second month despite shocks from the Iran war Surveys show China's factory activity expanded for a second month in April The Independent UK · Apr 30
Once on the back foot, Myanmar's military now looks set to resume offensive in bloody civil war A little more than a year ago, the government’s military was on the back foot in Myanmar’s bloody civil war, pushed out of great swaths of the country’s north by an alliance of seasoned militias, and forced into defensive action around the rest of the country by other established groups… The Independent UK · Apr 30
Student’s alleged jailing in China over Australian pro-democracy protests sparks calls for inquiry Human rights commissioner says student’s jailing highlights the ‘growing risks of transnational repression’ in Australia The Guardian - AU · Apr 29
Exclusive: Senators interrogate AI firms on China safeguards Lawmakers are focusing on insider access — not just hacking. Axios · Apr 29
Chinese-made soulslike Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, set in historical China, is now owned by... Italians? The property was purchased by 505 Games parent company Digital Bros., following the reported dissolution of original developer Leenzee. PC Gamer · Apr 29
Kimi Antonelli's F1 title hopes assessed after historic championship lead Karun Chandhok believes Kimi Antonelli is capable of fighting for the Formula 1 title after his impressive back-to-back wins in China and Japan Motorsport · Apr 29
As Alibaba Rolls Out the Happy Horse AI Model, Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold BABA Stock? BABA's AI business is growing rapidly and has great potential, but its domestic e-commerce business appears unappealing. Barchart · Apr 29
Reason · Apr 29 Have Trump's Tariffs Brought Manufacturing Jobs Back to America? New Study Says No. However, the tariffs did shift supply chains away from China and towards other countries with low-cost manufacturing, like Vietnam, Malaysia, and India.
The Independent UK · Apr 29 China calls US hypocritical for expressing concern over Panama's sovereignty The U.S. State Department accused China of violating Panama’s sovereignty over a port dispute in the Central American nation, triggering another fierce back-and-forth on Wednesday as the Chinese government called the Trump administration hypocritical
Euronews · Apr 29 China pushes EU capitals to scrap 'Made in Europe' law or face retaliation As EU countries debate the European Commission’s proposal, Beijing is urging national governments to abandon the planned law. Otherwise, China says it will take countermeasures.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 29 Reliance on Chinese green tech poses ‘serious’ risk for Europe, experts say Continent ‘sleepwalking’ into series of economic and national security problems due to over-dependence
The Conversation · Apr 29 The Iran war has depleted supplies of tungsten, a critical mineral for the world’s militaries The US and Israel’s conflict with Iran has drained munitions at an astonishing rate. This is placing pressure on the supply of a crucial metal: tungsten.
PC Gamer · Apr 29 China's upcoming all-CPU supercomputer plans to add an extra 47,000 processors in its second phase, and aims to be one of the fastest in the world Any chance of a Geekbench score?
Euronews · Apr 29 Deutsche Bank, Santander and UBS profits rise amid market impact from Iran war Three of Europe’s biggest banks delivered record or above-forecast profits on Wednesday. TotalEnergies posted strong earnings, while Mercedes-Benz turned more cautious as collapsing China sales and geopolitical uncertainty weighed on the outlook.
Tom’s Hardware · Apr 29 US stops exports of tools to China’s number two chip maker — Hua Hong and Huali Microelectronics reportedly on the cusp of starting a 7-nm fab in Shanghai Applied Materials, KLA, and Lam Research received letters from the U.S. Department of Commerce preventing them from shipping some of Hua Hong's orders for the latest chipmaking tools. These are reportedly being planned for use on the Chinese company's planned 7-nm fab in Shanghai.
PC Gamer · Apr 29 State cybersecurity agencies around the world are advising extra care over home routers as they could be used in 'China-nexus' covert networks Though at least one security company thinks there are more important measures to take than those CISA suggests.
The Independent UK · Apr 29 Beijing clamps down on drones: Sales banned citywide from May 1 Beijing is banning the sale of all drones within city limits starting May 1
Barchart · Apr 29 Stock Index Futures Gain on Tech Boost Ahead of Fed Decision and Megacap Earnings June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.14%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.27% this morning, buoyed by gains in technology stocks, while investors await the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, a Senate committee vote on a new Fed chairman, a slew of U.S. economic…