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Chinese social media is awash with criticisms of the US, but is it possible to go too far?
As the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran continues, Chinese social media is buzzing with condemnations of Washington, expressions of sympathy for Tehran and an outpouring…
Alibaba chairman Joe Tsai credits China’s AI edge to power grid, open-source models
China’s artificial intelligence breakthroughs in recent years stemmed from the country’s strategic strengthening of its power grid, commitment to open-source models and complete manufacturing supply…
Philippines will allow use of dirtier, cheaper fuel amid US-Iran war
The Philippines has allowed the temporary and limited use of a cheaper but dirtier type of fuel to ensure supply as it finds ways to…
Indonesia’s new aircraft carrier is more vanity project than war machine
If everything goes according to plan, Indonesia will be in possession of an aircraft carrier come Armed Forces Day on October 5.
When that happens, it…
Could ultra-precise harvest forecast give China an advantage in Iran war fallout?
As tensions around Iran intensify, a potential disruption to global fertiliser supply chains is raising concerns about food production worldwide.
But for China, an unusual advantage…