Cherie Geng is trying to free her husband, a pastor, who was among dozens of church members detained by the Chinese police. At the same time, she must rebuild her life in exile.
The New York Times•Vivian Wang and Lauren DeCicca22 Sept
Understanding the origin, acceleration and propagation of high-energy cosmic rays has been a century-old mystery in astrophysics. Recently, joint observations from China's Einstein Probe (EP) satellite and the Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO) showed an extraordinarily long X-ray tail near a pulsar about 4,600 light-years (27 quadrillion miles) from Earth—one that had never before been seen in full. The tail extends about 42 light-years (250 trillion miles) and stretches in the same direction as ultrahigh-energy gamma-ray emission detected by LHAASO, with the two showing a close spatial match.
As the U.S. and China race to build rival subsea networks, countries "may be faced with accommodating two parallel tech stacks," one analyst says.
Rapid rise underscores economy’s reliance on trade and threat to trading partners, EU chamber says
Alibaba's ambitious AI and chip advancements could significantly bolster China's tech independence amid global trade tensions.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team22 Sept
Handheld ultrasound devices' lower image quality can make small or faint carotid plaque hard to see. Researchers in Hunan Province, China, developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that sharpens handheld ultrasound images after they are taken.
Nvidia's robust growth despite China's absence highlights global AI infrastructure demand, while potential policy shifts could unlock significant revenue.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team22 SeptAlibaba's AI chip development could reshape global tech dynamics, enhancing China's self-reliance and challenging US tech dominance.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team22 Sept
Scale, supply chains and drive for self-sufficiency push country to cutting edge of atomic technology
Japan’s prime minister will meet President Trump to discuss China’s economic and security pressure while also seeking to de-escalate tensions with Beijing.
The New York Times•Javier C. Hernández and Lily Kuo22 Sept
Facing an American president constrained by war and politics, China’s leader may seek to lock in a tactical truce while he shores up a fragile economy at home.
The New York Times•David Pierson22 Sept
Manufacturers are struggling with constrained supplies as U.S. and Chinese officials negotiate over export restrictions with consequences for global industry.
The New York Times•Keith Bradsher22 Sept
An Italy-sized flight ban now enforces strict tracking and preapproved routes across Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei.
Many in China sound far more optimistic than those in the U.S. about the bilateral relationship, ahead of a highly anticipated summit this week.
Trump, facing low approval on the economy ahead of the midterm election, has an added incentive to emerge from the summit with China's Xi touting trade wins.
Heightened scrutiny on U.S.-China investments may intensify economic tensions, impacting global markets and strategic corporate alignments.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez21 Sept
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Leo is quietly positioning the Vatican as a moral convener in the AI debate and a potential bridge between the rival superpowers.
Religion News Service•Claire Giangravè21 Sept