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China’s crowded and closed generative artificial intelligence (AI) market, in which at least 100 large language models (LLMs) are jostling for attention and revenues, is facing consolidation, according to analysts. One implication is that China’s AI start-ups will pivot to revenue-generating applications instead of pouring resources into basic research, an approach that would differentiate them…
Berlin — China’s carbon emissions might peak before its target date of 2030 and its growing green economy could set an example for energy transition – even though the country relies heavily on coal and is currently the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitter, experts say. The country’s seemingly contradictory position in the fight against global…
The United States has launched a new cooperation framework with South Korea, one of its key allies, in the contested Indo-Pacific region as it seeks to keep China in check. The announcement was made following a meeting between the U.S. and South Korea at the Pentagon, where U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and his South…
Text size Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will visit China next week, Beijing said Friday. The visit will take place from Monday to Thursday, Beijing’s foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press briefing. Anwar was elected in 2022 and has visited China twice since then, describing the country as “a great friend”…
The vitriol dominating public discourse in the run-up to US presidential elections may be aggravating divisions among Americans, and is also wearing down a key advantage the country has over Chinese leader Xi Jinping: soft power. Generations of young Chinese grew up admiring Disney films and iPhones but the affinity is now fading, according to…
India-China Row: In a significant development in the ongoing border tensions, the Indian Army has commenced patrolling in the Demchok sector of eastern Ladakh as of November 1. This move follows a recent agreement between India and China aimed at de-escalating tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Troops to Revert to Pre-April 2020…
Local governments in China have begun contacting women of childbearing age as part of efforts to reverse the country’s flagging birth rate. In a now-deleted report published Monday by Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post, a woman from Fujian province surnamed Huang, 35, recounted how surprised she was to answer a phone call from a…
The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress meets Monday and state media will likely report its decisions Friday. Here’s what to watch: SIZING UP: China-watchers have for months wondered how big the fiscal package will be. Expectations vary but many see stimulus equivalent to roughly $1.4 trillion. Government spending has been much slower than…
Chinese President Xi jinping speaks during a meeting with Finnish President Alexander Stubb at the Great Hall of the People on Tuesday. Kazuki Kozaki/Pool Kyodo hide caption toggle caption Kazuki Kozaki/Pool Kyodo WASHINGTON — The U.S. and South Korea have called on China to use its influence over Russia and North Korea to prevent escalation…
BEIJING — Typhoon Kong-rey weakened to a tropical storm overnight and was forecast to bring heavy rain and high winds to Shanghai and other parts of China’s east coast Friday. The storm crossed Taiwan at typhoon strength the previous day, bringing down trees and causing landslides that covered roads and damaged houses. Two people died…