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    Economics

    China’s consumers are finally starting to spend again. But will it last? | South China Morning Post

    scmp.com • Economics • China

    Increased consumer spending in China, driven by government policies and improved economic sentiment, is showing signs of recovery, but the sustainability remains uncertain.

    Yiwu, China: Trump’s tariffs are costing customers in the 1,000-acre wholesale market | CNN Business

    cnn.com • Economics • China

    Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods have severely impacted the Yiwu wholesale market, causing significant losses for vendors and highlighting the ripple effects of the US-China trade war.

    China economy grew 5.4% in first quarter, set to slow as tariffs hit - The Washington Post

    washingtonpost.com • Economics • China

    Despite a strong start to 2025 with 5.4% economic growth, China faces challenges sustaining this momentum due to intensifying trade tensions with the United States and is implementing strategies to bolster domestic consumption.

    Chinese Exporters Begin to Feel Pain of Tariffs as Containers Stack Up | The Epoch Times

    theepochtimes.com • Economics • China

    Increased US tariffs on Chinese goods are causing significant disruption to Chinese exporters, leading to decreased shipping, production halts, and a scramble to transition to the domestic market.

    China's Economic Policy Failures Have 4 Possible Explanations

    foreignpolicy.com • Economics • China

    China's slowing economy and declining confidence are analyzed through four potential explanations for the leadership's inaction, ranging from misinformation to deliberate strategic choices.

    Technology

    Chinese Companies Rush to Put DeepSeek in Everything | WIRED

    wired.com • Technology • China

    Chinese companies are rapidly integrating the open-source AI model DeepSeek into various applications, driven by cost-effectiveness, ease of use, and a desire to capitalize on the technology's growing popularity.

    Tech war: China claims AI chip progress as Loongson unveils CPUs amid self-sufficiency push | South China Morning Post

    scmp.com • Technology • China

    Loongson Technology's release of its next-generation AI processors, the 2K3000 and 3B6000M, marks a significant step in China's push for technological self-sufficiency.

    DeepSeek - A Wake-Up Call For US Higher Education

    forbes.com • Technology • China

    The rapid success of China's DeepSeek AI model serves as a wake-up call for the US higher education system, highlighting the need for increased investment and focus on STEM education.

    Vivo X200 Ultra launched with 200MP camera and Zeiss optics

    gadgetbond.com • Technology • China

    Vivo's new X200 Ultra smartphone boasts a triple-camera system with Zeiss optics and a Photographer Kit, challenging the capabilities of dedicated cameras.

    An Army of Robots Is China’s Weapon in Trump’s Tariff War - The New York Times

    nytimes.com • Technology • China

    China's rapid factory automation, driven by AI-powered robots, is proving to be a key advantage in navigating trade disputes and maintaining its manufacturing dominance.

    China has an army of robots on its side in the tariff war

    watoday.com.au • Technology • China

    China's rapid adoption of robotics and AI in its manufacturing sector, driven by government initiatives and demographic shifts, is transforming its factories and raising concerns about job displacement.

    Automotive

    Xiaomi’s Stock Falls After Fatal Car Accident Involving One of Its EVs - WSJ

    wsj.com • Automotive • China

    A fatal car accident involving a Xiaomi electric vehicle in China caused a significant drop in the company's stock price, raising concerns about its driver-assistance system.

    520km from a 5-minute charge: Chinese battery giant revs up EVs

    smh.com.au • Automotive • China

    Chinese battery giant CATL is revolutionizing electric vehicle technology with advancements in battery charging speed and the introduction of sodium-ion batteries.

    BYD’s Denza line unveils the Z model as carmakers vie for attention at China’s largest auto show | CNN Business

    cnn.com • Automotive • China

    BYD's luxury Denza brand unveiled its new Z model at Auto Shanghai, showcasing the company's ambition to compete with high-end Western automakers in China's booming EV market.

    Politics

    Reading the tree leaves: Why a no-show by China’s No.2 general has speculation running wild | CNN

    edition.cnn.com • Politics • China

    The absence of China's second-highest-ranking military officer, General He Weidong, from a high-profile tree-planting event has sparked speculation about a potential purge within the Chinese military.

    China’s New Barges Reveal How it Might Try to Seize Taiwan - The New York Times

    nytimes.com • Politics • China

    China's development of specialized barges capable of creating temporary bridges for troop and equipment transport is raising concerns about its potential to invade Taiwan.

    China's Forced Uyghur Labor Should Be in Trump's Crosshairs

    foreignpolicy.com • Politics • China

    The article argues that addressing China's use of Uyghur forced labor, beyond trade disputes, would be a more effective and ethically sound approach for the U.S.

    Military

    China Is Building a New Military Headquarters Near Beijing, See Photos - Business Insider

    businessinsider.com • Military • China

    China is building a massive new military headquarters near Beijing, potentially surpassing the Pentagon in size and serving as a command center and nuclear bunker.

    Chinese tests show nuclear bunkers are not what they used to be, with earth-penetrating weapons on the rise | South China Morning Post

    scmp.com • Military • China

    New research in China reveals that advancements in earth-penetrating nuclear weapons render even deeply buried bunkers vulnerable, challenging existing safety standards.

    Aviation

    Why does China’s secret next-gen stealth plane have three engines? This could be the answer

    telegraph.co.uk • Aviation • China

    The three-engine design of China's next-generation stealth fighter, the J-36, likely stems from a need to power its advanced systems and high-power demands, highlighting both progress and limitations in Chinese fighter technology.

    New imagery reveals additional details of China's tailless aircraft

    janes.com • Aviation • China

    New images reveal previously unseen details of China's Shenyang J-XD and Chengdu J-36 tailless stealth aircraft, which have been undergoing flight tests since December 2024.

    Science

    Chinese scientists discover they can 'cure' degraded EV batteries - newmobility.news

    newmobility.news • Science • China

    Chinese scientists have developed a method to restore degraded lithium-ion batteries to near-factory conditions, potentially extending EV battery lifespan significantly and reducing environmental impact.

    China tests non-nuclear hydrogen bomb, science paper shows | South China Morning Post

    scmp.com • Science • China

    Chinese researchers successfully detonated a non-nuclear hydrogen-based explosive device, generating a sustained fireball exceeding 1,000 degrees Celsius for over two seconds.

    Business

    Multinationals vow big China investments, defying tariffs and bucking wait-and-see trend | South China Morning Post

    scmp.com • Business • China

    Despite trade tensions and uncertainty, several multinational corporations, including Toyota and Nissan, are significantly increasing their investments in China, demonstrating confidence in the Chinese market.

    Literature

    Killing Memories | Madeleine Thien | The New York Review of Books

    nybooks.com • Literature • China

    This article examines the silencing of Chinese writer Fang Fang, whose Wuhan Diary chronicling the 2020 lockdown became a target of a massive disinformation campaign.

    History

    Great Wall Of China Could Be Significantly Older Than Previously Realized | IFLScience

    iflscience.com • History • China

    New archaeological discoveries in Shandong province suggest that sections of the Great Wall of China are 300 years older than previously thought, dating back to the Western Zhou Dynasty.

    Forgotten stories of the great escape to Hong Kong across the Shenzhen border | South China Morning Post

    scmp.com • History • China

    Chen Bingan's book, "The Great Exodus to Hong Kong," details the largely untold story of millions of mainland Chinese who risked their lives to escape to Hong Kong between the 1950s and 1970s.