Sweden– I think this violates the European Convention on Human Rights, says the journalists's lawyer.
China
Former national security advisor: “US ready to blow up Taiwan’s semiconductor factories”
TechThe Biden administration will never allow the factories to "fall into Chinese hands", according to Robert O'Brien.
China bans US chips in government computers
TechIt also restricts the use of Microsoft Windows and other third-party operating systems.
Chinese wisdom as a tool of global governance: Sharing as a concept of economics
AnalysisThe simple expression "sharing is caring" encapsulates the way in which the otherwise unfathomable complexity of the world situation can be resolved, writes Hussein Askary.
China invests heavily in semiconductor manufacturing
EconomyThe country is to double it's production by the end of the decade.
“Strengthening China-Sweden scientific, technological and innovative cooperation”
DebateCooperation, openness and sharing are the best ways to promote the common well-being of humanity, writes China's ambassador to Sweden, Cui Aimin.
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China plans mass production of humanoid robots
WorldIt is predicted that in just a few years, robots could be a natural part of the factory workforce.
BYD breaks sales record – could take over the lead from Tesla
EconomyTesla's Chinese competitor BYD set a new sales record of more than 526,000 electric cars in the fourth quarter.
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!
Can BRICS+ threaten the economic hegemony of G7?
EconomyThe emerging consortium represents a seismic shift in the global power dynamic.
Pentagon: “Chinese ‘spy balloon’ not spying”
WorldThe accusations against China turned out to be false as the balloon was carried away by strong winds and never collected any data.
BRICS poised for expansion
WorldSome 20 countries have reportedly already applied to join the cooperative organization.
Rumor: Giorgia Meloni plans to break Italy’s BRI cooperation with China
WorldPresumably desires closer ties with the US and the EU.
China to replace last Windows computers with Linux operating system
TechChina's Kylinsoft introduces Linux-based OS, OpenKylin, to challenge US tech giants.
Source: “Wuhan lab deliberately spread coronavirus”
WorldSuspected to have been distributed by inspectors at the international Military World Games in Wuhan in October 2019.
JP Morgan CEO hosts high-profile summit in Shanghai
EconomyFormer Secretaries of State Henry Kissinger and Condoleezza Rice and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla are among the more well-known participants.
China ready to “smash” Taiwanese independence bid
WorldDemands that the US "stop any forms of military collusion with Taiwan".
Teuton Systems offers smart privacy-focused technology – without compromise
TechWe take the fight against corporate snooping, mass government surveillance and criminal phone tapping through firm open source principles and secure products.
China expands with 24 new nuclear power plants
EnvironmentThe country's nuclear production in 2022 reduced the burning of coal by 120 million tons.
China: US has attempted to overthrow at least 50 governments
WorldThis is how the technology is used in staging "color revolutions", according to Chinese authorities.
Chinese skyscrapers to produce a million pigs a year
WorldExperts warn about biosecurity at grotesque facility in Ezhou city.
TechThe company is acting at the request of the Chinese government.
When China turns inward, the world is running out of resources
ColumnsTege Tornvall: Factors both inside and outside China affect world trade.
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