WorldBreakthrough in trade war – China to purchase large quantities of American products.
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Two US military aircraft crash in South China Sea
WorldThe US Navy is investigating dual aircraft crashes in disputed area.
German companies pressured by Chinese demands for trade secrets
EconomyChina's demands for corporate data create concern within German economy and industry.
China surpasses US as Germany’s largest trading partner
Economy"There is no question that U.S. tariff and trade policy is an important reason for the decline in sales", states the German Foreign Trade Association (BGA).
Over half a billion Chinese users embrace generative AI
TechThe explosive growth demonstrates how rapidly the technology is spreading across the country. In just six months, the number of users has increased by 266 million.
Chinese Apple users file complaint against company for monopoly practices
TechAccuses the tech giant of abusing its dominant market position and restricting distribution and diversity.
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Ambassador warns: US has underestimated China’s strength
WorldOne of China's greatest advantages is the Chinese Communist Party's ability to think strategically and long-term, says Nicholas Burns.
China drops visa requirements for Swedes
World"This is very gratifying," says Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergård (M).
Matrix 8 Pro with GrapheneOS delivers top-class security, privacy and performance
TechWorld-class hardware – acclaimed for its display, camera, and performance – meets the world’s most secure mobile OS. The best of both worlds.
“A celebration of peace – not a show of force”
DebateWestern media misinterpretations ignore the deeper significance of China's victory day and the consistent principles guiding China's approach to global affairs, writes Hua Gesheng on TNT Debate.
Netherlands invokes emergency law to seize Chinese chip manufacturer
TechThe government justifies the decision by stating it wants to prevent Nexperia's microchips "from becoming unavailable in an emergency situation".
From trade war to industrial warfare – the battle for rare earth metals
EconomyRare earth elements are found in everything from your phone to fighter jets – now control over them has become the new geopolitical battleground.
The untold story of terrorism in China
WorldThe Nordic Times has visited the Xinjiang region and uncovered three decades of overlooked terrorism in what has today become one of the world's safest countries.
“How educating girls became a cornerstone of China’s progress”
DebateWen Ying writes about the lesson in the transformative power of linking gender equality to national development.
China plans fully AI-controlled economy by 2035
EconomyAI technology is expected to reach a 90 percent adoption rate by 2030 and practically become a new type of infrastructure in China.
China continues major investment in the new Silk Road
WorldThe Nordic Times on site during the annual conference in Kunming, China, as China accelerates the pace around the world-leading infrastructure project.
Putin and Kim Jong-un attend as China displays 100 new weapons systems
World"Humanity is again faced with a choice of peace or war", declared Chinese President Xi Jinping 80 years after the end of the war against Japan.
FUTO – the obvious choice for privacy-friendly voice and text input on mobile devices
TechDitch Google's input apps and keep what you type and speak private on your phone.
Analyst: Ukraine war and sanctions have welded together Asia’s great powers
WorldEd Conway urges the West not to underestimate the SCO – an alliance that few European politicians seem to know about but which could soon surpass the G7's economic strength.
“Remembering history to build a brighter future”
Debate"The smoke of WWII has long cleared, but the warning bells of history will always ring", writes China's Ambassador to Sweden, Cui Aimin.
Xi Jinping wants to challenge Western dominance – seeks multipolar world order
WorldChinese President Xi Jinping launched a frontal attack against Western "hegemony and power politics" before 20 world leaders at the SCO summit in Tianjin, China.
Nvidia and AMD to pay 15 percent of China revenues to US
EconomyMajor chip manufacturers have entered into an unusual agreement with the Trump administration to secure export licenses for the Chinese market.
Chinese “pop-up houses” now available on Walmart and Amazon
WorldFrom approximately €14,000 you can get a portable house that can be packed down to "container size" for transport.
China introduces national child allowances to reverse demographic decline
WorldThe Chinese government on Monday presented a comprehensive reform where parents will annually receive approximately €480 per child under three years of age.
Sweden discovers strategic metals crucial for future technologies
SwedenThe deposit is estimated to be the largest of its kind within the EU - containing over 2.2 million tons of rare earth metals.
China’s economy grows faster than expected despite trade war
EconomyChina's economy, the world's second largest, grew by 5.2 percent in the second quarter driven by strong exports and investments.
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
TechTired of Google Maps tracking you? Here's the free alternative that lets you navigate completely offline!
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