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…
Iran’s paralysis of the Strait of Hormuz has continued to upend global oil and gas markets as the United States-Israeli war on the country enters its second month. After US President Donald Trump pledged to continue aggressive strikes on Iran for another two to three weeks in a speech on Wednesday night, oil prices surged…
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…
The FBI has labeled a suspected Chinese cyber intrusion into a government surveillance system a “major incident” that poses risks to U.S. national security, according to a senior law enforcement official and a source with knowledge of the matter. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The…
One of the most iconic towers in San Francisco’s Chinatown is set to become a new cultural destination. Community and city leaders unveiled plans Thursday to transform the historic Empress of China building into a cultural campus celebrating Chinese-American art, culture and history. Once home to the famed Empress of China Banquet Hall, the building…
Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Representatives from some of the country’s most powerful financial institutions have joined a trade mission to China to promote Canada in…
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › The strategic partnership between Starbucks and Boyu Capital aims to accelerate the coffee giant’s growth in the lucrative Chinese market.Seattle Today Starbucks Corporation and Boyu Capital, a leading Chinese private equity firm, have finalized a joint venture agreement to accelerate Starbucks’ long-term growth strategy in China. The…
Iran appears to have shot down a Chinese Wing Loong II drone in the southern region of Shiraz, sparking questions among open-source intelligence analysts about whether Gulf states like Saudi Arabia or the UAE had joined offensive operations against Iran. Images of the destroyed drone were originally shared by Iran’s Tasnim news agency, which said…
A bulk carrier and a cargo ship transit the Panama Canal in Panama City, Thursday, March 12, 2026. Matias Delacroix/AP U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives at the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting with partner countries in Cernay-la-Ville outside Paris, France, Friday, March 27, 2026. Michel Euler/AP The U.S. Navy warship USS Gridley docks at…
Washington and Beijing accuse each other of seeking to control the Panama Canal, a vital trade link between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. (EPA Images pic) WASHINGTON: The US on Thursday expressed support for Panama after China was accused of detaining Panama-flagged ships in a dispute over control of the Central American country’s strategic canal….