Pete Hegseth, the U. S. Defense Secretary, recently spoke in Kuala Lumpur. He highlighted China's growing actions in the South China Sea. These actions are seen as disruptive and threatening by many countries in the region. Hegseth met with defense ministers from Australia, Japan, and the Philippin
In 2024, a study took a close look at the health smarts of college students studying sports in China. It wasn't just about whether they knew the basics. The study dug into three big areas: their health beliefs, their daily habits, and their practical skills. The study checked out six key areas too.
Taiwan's political scene just got a new face. Cheng Li-wun, the newly elected leader of the Kuomintang (KMT), the island's main opposition party, has some big shoes to fill. She's taking over at a time when tensions between Taiwan and China are running high. China sees Taiwan as part of its territor
In a bold move, China's President Xi Jinping proposed the creation of a global AI governing body during the APEC summit. This proposal positions China as a key player in the international AI landscape, offering an alternative to the US's stance on AI regulation. Xi emphasized that this new organizat
Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon chief, recently spoke out against China's actions in the South China Sea, calling them destabilizing. He was in Kuala Lumpur for meetings with allies like Australia, Japan, and the Philippines. Hegseth offered to help Southeast Asian countries by sharing technology to moni
China and NVIDIA are in a bit of a standoff. It's not just about the Blackwell chip. It's about who controls the tech future. China seems to be saying, "Thanks, but no thanks, " to NVIDIA's latest chip. Why? Because they've been cooking up their own tech. Companies like Huawei, Cambricon, and Moore
The United States and the Philippines have teamed up to create a new military group. This group will work together to boost their military skills and teamwork, especially in the South China Sea. The idea came up during a chat between the US defense leader Pete Hegseth and the Philippines' defense ch
President Trump made a surprising announcement about nuclear testing. He said the U. S. would start testing nukes again. This news came just before a big meeting with China's leader, Xi Jinping. Many people, including some of Trump's own advisers, were caught off guard. Trump posted about this on s
Two U. S. lawmakers are pushing for the Supreme Court to let a lawsuit against Cisco move forward. The suit claims Cisco's tech was used to harm Falun Gong practitioners in China. Reps. Chris Smith and John Moolenaar want the Trump administration to back the plaintiffs. They say Cisco's tech helped
In a surprising turn, Trump has decided to cut some tariffs on China after a chat with Xi Jinping. This move comes after both leaders had a long talk in South Korea. Trump is now reducing the tariffs on certain Chinese goods from 20% to 10%. This change means the total tariff rate on Chinese product
