A group called Building America's Future (BAF) wants the U. S. to have one clear rule for AI. They say this will help the country stay ahead of China. Right now, different states have different rules. BAF thinks this is messy and could slow down progress. They started a new ad campaign to push for
TSMC, the world's leading chipmaker, is spreading its wings beyond Taiwan. This isn't just about growth; it's a strategic response to global tensions and market demands. Taiwan has been the heart of TSMC's operations for nearly 40 years. Its chips power everything from smartphones to cars. But geop
The crypto world is feeling the heat. After a rough November, December isn't starting off any better. The market took a big dip overnight, shaking up what seemed like a stabilizing situation. The trouble started with Japan's central bank. Traders think the Bank of Japan might raise interest rates s
China's government is cracking down hard on different religions. They are targeting Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists. This includes locking up religious leaders, tearing down places of worship, and banning religious activities. They say they are doing this for "Sinicization" and state security, bu
Russia has just made it easier for many Chinese citizens to visit. President Vladimir Putin signed a decree allowing tourists, business people, academics, artists, and athletes from China to enter Russia without a visa for up to 30 days. This move is seen as a way to strengthen ties between the two
China's electricity use has been a rollercoaster in recent years. Experts used a math tool called multiple linear regression to make sense of it. They looked at things like China's income (GDP), spending on buildings and machines, and how much of that spending came from industry. Their aim? To guess
China's military has grown a lot. It wants to be as strong as the U. S. in three key areas: information, air, and sea power. But there are big holes in its plans. First, China can't send its military far from home. It has only one base overseas in Djibouti. This base is not enough for big fights fa
China is tightening its grip on cryptocurrency, with a special focus on stablecoins. The People's Bank of China, along with 12 other agencies, recently held a meeting to discuss the resurgence of crypto trading and the risks it poses. The bank made it clear that virtual currencies are not legal ten
Over the past ten years, China has seen changes in how middle-aged and older adults engage in physical activity. This shift is important because staying active is key to good health, especially as people age. From 2011 to 2020, researchers noticed that not everyone was keeping up with exercise. Som
China's consumer habits are changing fast. People are spending more on services than on physical goods. This shift is big news for businesses, both local and foreign. Experts say this trend is here to stay. Living spaces in China are smaller than in many Western countries. This makes it harder to b
