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"Entire nations will hate you": Steam expert warns devs to use good regional pricing and localization if they don't want Silksong-style review bombs

Bad localization may see players "hate you in a language you don't understand," Tom Kaczmarczyk says

GamesRadar

Two‑day Global Prosperity Summit 2026 concludes successfully

HONG KONG, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The two‑day Global Prosperity Summit 2026 (GPS 2026) successfully concluded today following three fruitful panel discussions. The second day's agenda focused on digital finance, international trade and aerospace development, bringing together global leaders and experts to exchange insights on issues critical to Hong…

AAP

NetEase Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

NetEase (NASDAQ:NTES) reported higher first-quarter revenue for 2026, driven by continued growth in its games business and stronger gross margins, while management highlighted momentum across major titles including Where Winds Meet, Marvel Rivals and the Fantasy Westward Journey franchise. Total ne

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BingEx Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

BingEx (NASDAQ:FLX), which operates under the FlashEx brand, reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of RMB 935.3 million, down from RMB 960.8 million a year earlier, as management cited intensifying market competition in China’s on-demand delivery industry. Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Office

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Ralph Lauren shares jump 10% as strong China sales help fuel growth

The revenue growth was led by sales in Asia, the company said, with particular ‌strength in China ⁠during the ⁠Lunar New Year. Wall Street investors are focused on how luxury brands are performing in the Chinese market, where consumers have shown signs of strain in recent months and luxury spending…

The Economic Times

Putin and Xi: Russian president’s China trip shows for the second time in a week how rapidly the world order is changing

Hot on the heels of his summit with US president Donald Trump, China’s Xi Jinping hosted his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Beijing on May 19 and 20.

The Conversation

Trump called her 'Most Beautiful in the World', media mistook her for Melania twice, now everyone wants to know who Margo Martin is dating

Margo Martin, a senior communications aide to Donald Trump, has attracted widespread public attention after reports revealed her relationship with former professional lacrosse player Brock Sorensen. Martin, known for filming behind-the-scenes White House and campaign footage, recently celebrated two years with Sorensen through a social media post. Her popularity has…

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Trump Says He Will Speak To Taiwanese Leader Despite China's Warnings: 'I Speak To Everybody'

President Donald Trump said he will speak with Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te despite China's warnings on the matter.

International Business Times

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

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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.

Tom’s Hardware

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.

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The Economic Times

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…

Bangkok Post

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.

The Economic Times

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…

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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...

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The Independent UK

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

InsideEVs

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.

AAP

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…

Radio France Internationale

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

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