Beijing tightens control ahead of the paradepublished at 01:04 British Summer Time 01:04 BST Laura BickerReporting from the parade The stage is set in the heart of Beijing for a grand display of power and military might that has been choreographed by President Xi Jinping. But Beijing has grown quieter as the parade draws closer…
The silhouettes of missiles, tanks and undersea vehicles were unmistakable as China prepared for its most revealing military parade in six years. For military watchers, the procession of veiled armaments offered valuable clues to what might be on show at a massive military parade today, which China says will reveal the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA)…
Stocks across global markets faced significant pressure on Tuesday, moving toward their worst day in a month amid growing concerns over tariffs and a sharp decline in the tech sector. The tech-heavy selloff was led by a notable drop in the shares of NVIDIA, one of the dominant players in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip…
Putin and Modi hold hands at China summit On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch China is hosting a massive military parade in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary since Japan’s defeat and the end of…
Donald Trump has rejected suggestions that the warming of relations between China, Russia and their allies poses a challenge to the US on the global stage. The US president told reporters in the Oval Office that he had “a good relationship” with President Xi Jinping and that China “needs us more than we need them”….
President Prabowo Subianto will join international leaders to attend the Victory Day parade in Beijing after initiating canceling his trip. Published On 2 Sep 20252 Sep 2025 Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has left for China to attend a Victory Day parade after initially cancelling due to days of massive protests against rising inequality, his presidential…
Cuts to the US science budget are threatening to delay construction of a telescope that could deepen understanding of the universe. Bloomberg’s Bruce Einhorn joins “Bloomberg Tech” to discuss why astronomers are worried that China could become the global leader in space knowledge. (Source: Bloomberg) Source link
IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 China’s Zuchongzhi 3.0 processor challenges global tech leaders with speeds 1 quadrillion times faster than supercomputers. 🔬 Featuring 105 transmon qubits, the processor uses metals like tantalum to enhance stability and accuracy. 🧪 The processor outperformed Google’s Sycamore chip in random circuit sampling benchmarks, highlighting its computational prowess. 🛠️ Engineering advances…
In the escalating technological rivalry between the United States and China, Washington’s imposition of export controls on advanced semiconductors has aimed to curb Beijing’s artificial intelligence ambitions. Yet, as recent developments underscore, these measures may only provide temporary setbacks rather than a definitive blockade. According to an opinion piece in the South China Morning Post,…
Moscow and Beijing agree to advance a major gas link via Mongolia, deepening their energy ties. Published On 2 Sep 20252 Sep 2025 Russia and China have agreed to move forward with a new gas pipeline during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s trip to China, Gazprom said, highlighting the growing economic and energy ties between the…