India's underwater strength is something to talk about. Six Kalvari-class submarines, which are part of the Scorpene design, are making waves. These subs are not just any ordinary vessels; they are among the quietest diesel-electric submarines globally. The names INS Kalvari, INS Khanderi, INS Karan
Ivermectin, a drug with a wide range of uses, is gaining attention again. It's used for treating skin conditions, parasite infections, and even shows promise in fighting cancer. However, most of the Ivermectin sold worldwide comes from Asia, with a significant portion from China. This raises concern
Intel has been experimenting with chipmaking tools from ACM Research, a company with strong ties to China and some units under U. S. sanctions. These tools, known as wet etch tools, are being considered for Intel's cutting-edge 14A chipmaking process, set to launch in 2027. ACM Research, based in C
China's real estate scene is hitting rough waters again, and this time, it's Vanke, a major player, that's in the spotlight. The company is drowning in debt, with a staggering $50 billion owed. That's a massive amount, even for a giant like Vanke. Here's what happened: On a recent Sunday, Vanke dro
PDD Holdings, the company behind Temu, is in hot water. Both China and the European Union are investigating them. In China, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) is looking into claims of fake deliveries. This is serious because SAMR is a powerful regulator. They can dig deep into PD
China is playing a big part in a huge global project called the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). This project is about building the world's largest radio telescopes. The SKA will create a ton of data. It's so much that one organization can't handle it all alone. So, they're teaming up with countries ar
China has taken another step to tighten its grip on digital currencies. This time, the focus is on tokenizing real-world assets. This move comes after years of strict rules on cryptocurrencies. In 2017, China banned initial coin offerings and domestic exchanges. By 2021, the country had completely o
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy recently shared some concerning news. He said that China and Russia are getting cozier, and it's not just about friendship. There are signs that Russia might be giving up some control to China, especially in areas like military and industry. In a post on X, Z
China's struggle with opioid use disorder (OUD) has been a long-standing issue. From 1990 to 2021, the impact of OUD on health has been significant. This is not just a recent problem. It has been growing for decades. The data shows that OUD has been taking a toll on people's health. This is not jus
In a move that has stirred up some controversy, former President Donald Trump has given the green light to Nvidia for selling its advanced AI chips to China. This decision has not sat well with some Republicans, who are worried about China gaining an upper hand in the AI race. The deal involves Nvi
