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HONG KONG — A 12-year-old Chinese swimmer has become a global sensation with her history-making times, even as observers and fans back home caution against overhyping the young athlete. On Thursday, Yu Zidi became the youngest-ever medalist at the World Aquatics Championships, which are being held in Singapore this year. On Sunday, she finished 4th place in the women’s 400 …

With New 40% Tariff, Trump Takes Aim at U.S. Dependence on China’s Factories  The New York Times Trump’s bid to keep China from dodging tariffs risks supply chain headaches  The Washington Post Trump’s 40% Penalty for Tariff Dodging Missing Key Details  Bloomberg The surprise winner in the U.S.-China tech war? Vietnam’s chip industry  Rest of World Trump tariffs fail to decouple Vietnam from China  South …

BEIJING (AP) — The centuries-old fiery Chinese spirit baijiu, long associated with business dinners, is being reshaped to appeal to younger generations as its makers adapt to changing times. Mostly distilled from sorghum, the clear but pungent liquor contains as much as 60% alcohol. It’s the usual choice for toasts of “gan bei,” the Chinese expression for bottoms up, and …

China’s cyberspace regulator has summoned Nvidia to explain whether its H20 chips have any “back-door safety” risks, casting a shadow over the US chip giant’s local operations. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), the agency responsible for cybersecurity, said in a statement on Thursday that it had summoned and interviewed Nvidia regarding the risks associated with the potential tracking and …

Containers reflected in a puddle following a rainfall, at the Yantian port in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China May 9, 2025. Tingshu Wang | Reuters BEIJING — China’s official gauge for manufacturing activity on Thursday pointed to a worse-than-expected contraction in July amid slower economic growth and ongoing U.S. trade tensions. The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index for July was 49.3, missing …

Customers line up in front of the Laopu Gold Store in Shanghai, China, February 27, 2025. Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images Shares of Laopu Gold fell to their lowest levels since May 20 after the Chinese jewelry upstart forecasted its net profit for the first half of 2025 would increase between 279% and 288% year over year, or between RMB 2.23 …

The Quark AI glasses, named after Alibaba’s AI assistant, were showcased to the public for the first time at the event on Saturday. The company said it had completed development of the product and was aiming for an official launch this year, although no specific date was provided. This marks Alibaba’s debut in the smart glasses market, which has seen …

IN A NUTSHELL 🐕‍🦺 The world’s first robotic rescue dog, developed by CSSC Haishen and Deep Robotics, is set to transform emergency response operations. 🚑 Equipped with a portable medical device, the robot can manage resuscitation, deliver oxygen, and monitor vital signs. 🌐 With versatile mobility, it adapts to various terrains and autonomously calculates its path, minimizing the need for …

IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 The L7 humanoid robot by Chinese startup Robotera is the fastest of its kind, reaching speeds of up to 9 mph. 💪 With 55 degrees of freedom, the L7 showcases remarkable dexterity and strength, capable of lifting 44 pounds. 🏭 Designed for industrial tasks, the L7 can handle both delicate and torque-sensitive operations with ease. 🌟 …

China’s Industrial Profits Drop for Second Month Amid Price Wars  Bloomberg.com China’s industrial profits fall further in June  Yahoo Finance China’s Industrial Profit Slump: Navigating Overcapacity and Policy-Driven Opportunities in Resilient Sectors  AInvest China’s industrial profits down 1.8% in H1  China Daily – Global Edition China’s industrial business revenue up 2.5 pct in H1  bastillepost.com Source link