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    Erasmus Shipinvest Orders Two Feeder Boxships in China

    Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › A sleek, modern container ship model reflects the continued investment in new tonnage to support global trade networks.Athens Today Athens-based Erasmus Shipinvest Group has placed an order for two 1,800 TEU feeder container vessels at CSSC Guangzhou Huangpu Wenchong shipyard in China. The order includes options for…

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    China Signals Support for Legal Tech Deals as Meta’s $2 Billion Manus Acquisition Faces Deeper Scrutiny

      China Signals Support for Legal Tech Deals as Meta’s $2 Billion Manus Acquisition Faces Deeper Scrutiny

      China has reiterated its support for cross-border technology deals that comply with legal and regulatory frameworks, even as authorities intensify their review of Meta’s reported US$2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus. The development reflects Beijing’s attempt to balance openness to global collaboration with tighter oversight of sensitive technology transfers. The ongoing review is focused…

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      [China Tech] Shanghai Doctors Restore Mobility in Paraplegic Patient With Triple-tech Neurorehab System

        [China Tech] Shanghai Doctors Restore Mobility in Paraplegic Patient With Triple-tech Neurorehab System

        China Tech is a column dedicated to the innovations reshaping China – and, inevitably, the world. From cutting-edge AI labs and next-generation robotics to apps that redefine daily life, we explore the breakthroughs that emerge from the country’s relentless drive for technological dominance. Some are game-changers, others cautionary tales, but all offer a glimpse into…

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        'Naïve' to think China will depend on U.S. chips, its 'Delete America' program will extend to chips

          Chinese chip firms post record high revenue on AI boom, U.S. curbs

          China is focusing on large language models in the artificial intelligence space. Blackdovfx | Istock | Getty Images Chinese semiconductor firms have reported record revenue last year driven by AI demand, a shortage of memory chips and U.S. export restrictions that have pushed Beijing to bolster its homegrown tech industry. Analysts and the companies themselves…

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            US Accuses China of Harassing Panama-Flagged Ships

            The Port of Balboa at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal. (Walter Hurtado/Bloomberg) April 2, 2026 3:32 PM, EDT Key Takeaways: The U.S. accused China of harassing and detaining Panama-flagged ships after Panama’s Supreme Court voided CK Hutchison port contracts near the Panama Canal. Officials said the allegations heighten U.S.-China tensions before President Donald…

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