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Trump administration’s conflicting messages on Chinese student visas reflect complex US-China relations
Trump administration’s conflicting messages on Chinese student visas reflect complex US-China relations The US has walked back plans to scrutinize and revoke student visas for Chinese students studying in the country, after initially announcing such a move. The decision reflects the complex and often contradictory nature of US-China relations, which have been marked by periods […]
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China makes AI-generated videos to criticize Trump tariffs
China makes AI-generated videos to criticize Trump tariffs China has been using AI-generated videos to criticize US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods. The videos are being shared on Chinese social media platforms, including YouTube. The use of AI-generated content is part of China’s efforts to counter the negative impact of the tariffs on […]
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China’s AI robotics ‘progressing fast’, focus turns to robot ‘brain’ and VLA model
China’s AI robotics ‘progressing fast’, focus turns to robot ‘brain’ and VLA model China’s AI robotics industry is rapidly advancing, with a focus on developing more sophisticated robot “brains” and advanced models like VLA. The development of commercial applications for AI-based humanoid robots is expected to take off over the next 5-10 years, according to […]
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Trump’s tariff plan is a potential death blow to your cheap online shopping
Trump’s tariff plan is a potential death blow to your cheap online shopping President Trump’s new tariff plan will significantly increase the cost of online shopping packages coming from China. The de minimis exemption, which allowed low-value packages to enter the US duty-free, has been removed and will no longer be in effect as of […]
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DJI’s back-to-back Osmo Pocket 3 price hikes take it from $519 to $799 in two months
DJI’s back-to-back Osmo Pocket 3 price hikes take it from $519 to $799 in two months DJI’s Osmo Pocket 3 camera has seen two consecutive price hikes in just two months, increasing from $519 to $799. The price increase represents a 54% jump, making it harder for the company to recommend the product. DJI attributes […]
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China AI capability is close behind the US: Nvidia CEO
China AI capability is close behind the US: Nvidia CEO Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang states that China’s AI capability is close behind the US. The US needs to change the rules for exporting artificial intelligence technology to other countries, according to Huang. This move would help prevent China from gaining an unfair advantage in the […]
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MAGA’s next wave of influencers saved TikTok
MAGA’s next wave of influencers saved TikTok TikTok was on the verge of being banned in the US due to concerns over national security and data harvesting by the Chinese government. A bipartisan bill passed Congress, requiring ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, to sell the app or face an outright ban. Despite this, TikTok remains online […]
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‘Video games are not manufactured in China,’ Playasia reassures tariff-wary customers
‘Video games are not manufactured in China,’ Playasia reassures tariff-wary customers Playasia, a popular retailer for buying video games and other Asian products, has reassured customers that video games are not manufactured in China. The Trump administration’s planned import rule changes on May 2nd will impose new tariffs on goods imported from China, but it […]
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On TikTok, Chinese factories are trolling anxious American shoppers
On TikTok, Chinese factories are trolling anxious American shoppers Chinese factories are creating viral TikTok videos showcasing their products at significantly lower prices than American consumers pay. The videos, which claim to show Chinese manufacturers producing popular brands like Hermès handbags and Lululemon activewear, have garnered millions of views on TikTok. The prices shown in […]
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Remembering China’s Empress Dowager Ling, a Buddhist who paved the way for future female rulers
Remembering China’s Empress Dowager Ling, a Buddhist who paved the way for future female rulers In sixth-century China, a woman known to history as Empress Dowager Ling ruled over an empire called the Northern Wei. Historians do not know her birth name or in what year she was born, but they do know that she […]
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