China tightened rules on key minerals like gallium, germanium and neodymium in 2025‑26, saying it needed to guard national security. The U. S. and the EU reacted by bolstering stockpiles, speeding up domestic projects, and seeking new suppliers. Prices jumped, but many saw the shock as short‑term.
France has announced a big change in its government computers, choosing Linux over Microsoft Windows. The country wants less reliance on U. S. tech firms and more control over its own digital tools. The first step will be swapping Windows on government workstations, especially in key digital agen
China is racing to land astronauts on the moon by 2030, and it’s not just about planting a flag. While NASA’s Artemis program grabs headlines with crewed flybys, Beijing’s ambition reflects a bigger push for space leadership—one that mixes technical skill, strategic timing, and quiet rivalry. The c
China’s leader Xi Jinping wants the country to build a stronger energy system fast. The push comes as conflicts in the Middle East shake up global fuel supplies. China isn’t talking much about the war itself but wants to make sure its power stays steady no matter what happens abroad. Xi didn’t ment
China’s top tax and finance bodies pushed banks to use blockchain and privacy‑focused computing on Monday, aiming to make the “bank‑tax interaction” smoother and give small businesses more loan options. The State Administration of Taxation and the National Financial Regulatory Administration issued
China opened a new kind of wind tunnel in 2023 that runs faster than any other on record. Called JF-22, it stretches 167 meters long with a four-meter wide test section. Instead of giant fans, it uses chemical explosions to whip air to Mach 30 speeds—nearly 23, 000 mph—faster than a space shuttle co
United Airlines plans to launch a new type of business‑class seat that cuts certain perks, such as free seat selection and lounge entry, to offer lower prices on long‑haul flights. The airline says the idea is to let passengers pay only for what they really want. The plan includes three fare leve
United Airlines has announced a hike in checked‑bag charges, raising the fee for the first two bags by $10 and adding an extra $50 for a third bag. The change, effective on tickets bought after April 3, follows a similar move by JetBlue earlier in March. Passengers traveling to the U. S. , Mexico, C
United Airlines is changing how it sells seats in its premium cabins. Instead of just one price, the airline will now offer three levels: base, standard and flexible. The plan starts on long‑haul international routes, across the U. S. , and some Hawaii trips. The base option is the cheapest
China has taken a major step against an international money‑laundering ring that operated out of Cambodia. The chief, Li Xiong, a Chinese national who once led Huione Group, was seized in Phnom Penh and sent back to China. Authorities say he helped hide illegal profits and ran casinos, among other s
