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China's population decline poses significant challenges for the economy

China's record low birth rate and shrinking population pose significant challenges for its economy. The government is taking steps to encourage childbirth,...

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OpenAI's Sam Altman says there's no 'big red button' to stop the progression of AI while talking about its regulation alongside Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in an interview

The Economist's Editor-in-Chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, touched base with OpenAI's Sam Altman and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to talk about the future of AI, the direction for ChatGPT moving forward, the potential and dangers of AGI superintelligence, and regulation of the technology.

Windows Central

The Guardian view on the Tory low tax, free trade pitch: a hard sell in a world that needs neither

Editorial: Jeremy Hunt has an almost religious belief that the invisible hand of the market works – even when it punches Britons

The Guardian - UK

China's Tianzhou 6 cargo spacecraft burns up in Earth's atmosphere

China deorbited its robotic Tianzhou 6 cargo spacecraft today (Jan. 19) after it completed its mission serving the country's space station.

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3 China Stocks to Buy for Smart Investors in 2024

Even though trade data and the recovery remain uneven, the Chinese economy exceeded the government’s set target of 5% for 2023. Moreover, several experts remain upbeat about the nation’s economic outlook for 2024 and beyond. Thus, quality China stocks Sohu.com (SOHU), Youdao (DAO), and Autohome (ATHM) could be smart investments…

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'I think this is a 10-year gap' – Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger says China is majorly behind in chip manufacturing thanks to export restrictions and looks to stay that way for the foreseeable future

The Intel head honcho seems convinced that China is seriously off the pace, and will remain that way while export restrictions continue.

PC Gamer

A Chinese and a Taiwanese comedian walk into a bar ...

Taiwanese comedian Vickie Wang and Chinese comedian Jamie Wang work through the lived experience of cross-strait tensions through comedy.

WEKU

German government wants companies to 'de-risk' from China, but business is reluctant

Tough new rhetoric on China from some members of Germany's governing coalition has led to disagreement rather than unity on what the government's policy should be.

WEKU

Shanghai Composite Index Fell 0.47% on Friday

Shenzhen Component Index closed down 0.68%

Caixin Global

Weekly Must-Read: China’s 2023 GDP Growth Recovers to 5.2%, Beating Target

Although the economy rebounded last year, statistics chief warns of headwinds in 2024

Caixin Global

Tensions Rise as China Threatens Taiwan After Election Victory

This response discusses the rising tensions between China and Taiwan after the Taiwanese election, highlighting the importance of supporting democracy and ...

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More can be done for Australian jailed in China: friend

Dr Yang Hengjun has spent years detained in China, but with Beijing offering no signals of a potential release, the government must do more, an advocate says.

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China’s EVs Consumed As Much Energy As Ireland In 2023

It's not as big a problem as you might think.

Kiplinger

World's Most Valuable Company: Apple and Microsoft Battle for Top Spot

Apple and Microsoft are running a tight race as they close in on $3 trillion in market capitalization.

The Guardian - AU

BoM forecasts category three storm – as it happened

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Tesla Cut Model Y Prices In Europe As Demand Weakened

Tesla made the Model Y more affordable across a number of European countries this week, following an earlier price reduction applied in China.

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Blinken To Refocus On Africa As Russia, China Make Gains

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit sub-Saharan Africa for the first time in 10 months, the State Department said Thursday, redirecting his focus as rivals Russia and China seek gains there.

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Chinese company targets 2025 for 1st launch of powerful new rocket

The Chinese launch company CAS Space has set August 2025 as the target for the first launch of its Kinetic-2 liquid propellant rocket.

International Business Times

Philippine Defense Chief Slams Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson For 'Gutter Level Talk' Toward President

The Philippines' defense chief did not mince words in his statement regarding Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning's remarks directed at the Philippine president that suggested Marcos Jr. was ignorant of the Taiwan issue.

WEKU

They flocked to build China's cities. Now builders are aging with little retirement

A booming migrant workforce helped propel China's growth in the past four decades. Now those workers are approaching retirement age and straining local governments and social services.

The Times of India

Explainer: Why Pakistan and Iran are striking each other’s territory

Pakistan and Iran are raining missiles and drones on each other's territories, marking a significant intensification of hostilities between the neighboring nations amidst escalating tensions throughout the Middle East and beyond.

International Business Times

Markets Swing On Dimming Rate Cut Hopes, Weak China Outlook

Asian stocks were mixed Thursday after another dour day across global markets fuelled by a sense of resignation that the interest rate cuts long expected in March will not materialise as inflation remains stubbornly high.

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