Flávio Bolsonaro's foreign policy vision
Brazil's far-right presidential candidate promises closer ties with Washington but faces economic reality: China remains essential.
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China news
News for readers in China, in one-minute summaries with a link to the original reporting.
How the U.N. Can Govern AI Before It's Too Late
The U.N.'s top tech envoy explains why global cooperation on artificial intelligence safety matters more than ever.
15 cards 3mXi's rare-earth leverage over Trump
As the two leaders meet, China's control of critical minerals gives Beijing a powerful negotiating tool the U.S. still can't counter.
11 cards 2m 5Greetings from Beijing, where baozi are worth the wait
A reporter discovers why standing in line for steamed buns is a Beijing breakfast ritual.
5 cards 1m 10sAI almost triggered a US war with China
A false AI report nearly convinced the military to attack a Chinese ship, exposing dangerous gaps in how the Pentagon uses artificial intelligence.
6 cards 1m 40s 9Trump approves F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia
The US is selling nearly 50 advanced fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, marking a major policy shift that has alarmed Congress and defence officials.
6 cards 1m 30s 5Why America needs weapons in space
Space is already militarized. The U.S. must deploy offensive weapons to deter adversaries and protect its vulnerable satellite infrastructure.
19 cards 4mJapan's New CIA Could Be Takaichi's Trump Card
After 80 years without a foreign spy agency, Japan is building its own CIA to strengthen ties with Washington and counter China, North Korea, and Russia.
15 cards 3mInuit leaders eye China as Canada neglects the Arctic
Frustrated by Ottawa's shift away from Indigenous consultation, Inuit leadership is openly considering partnerships with foreign powers including Beijing.
19 cards 4m 5Iran sanctions could spark U.S.-China trade war
Treasury's economic campaign against Iran threatens to rupture fragile U.S.-China relations just as leaders prepare to negotiate.
18 cards 4mWhy China now controls the world's rare earth supply
The U.S. abandoned rare earth processing to China decades ago. Now Beijing weaponizes that dependence against American military and industry.
12 cards 3mChina's AI boom finds its spiritual home
In a small Chinese town, AI developers are building quirky apps that blend ancient divination with cutting-edge technology.
20 cards 5mTrump's Russia sanctions bill gives him sweeping tariff power
Democrats worry new legislation lets Trump impose punishing tariffs on countries buying Russian energy, potentially harming American families.
16 cards 3mHow China's AI is winning the global south
Beijing's open-weight AI models are gaining ground in developing markets by offering flexibility, affordability, and local control that U.S. competitors can't match.
14 cards 3mHaitian snaps up Amoy Food in major condiment deal
Chinese condiment giant Haitian acquires Hong Kong-based Amoy Food from private equity firm Trustar Capital.
6 cards 1m 30sAmerica's secret space weapons are now public
The U.S. just admitted to orbiting weapons in space, escalating a shadowy arms race with China and Russia that could reshape warfare.
14 cards 4mTrump asked to free US scholar held in China
The wife of a detained American academic appeals to the president ahead of his summit with Xi Jinping.
6 cards 1m 40s 5How to make the U.S.-China AI race less dangerous
Instead of sweeping restrictions, the U.S. and China should focus on practical safety measures and crisis communication to prevent AI incidents from spiraling into conflict.
10 cards 2mAsia charts Arctic shipping routes to dodge Middle East chaos
As conflicts threaten traditional trade lanes, South Korea, China, and India are racing to establish commercial Arctic passages, reshaping global shipping and geopolitics.
12 cards 3m 7AI hallucination nearly triggered war with China
A US military operation to seize a Chinese ship was aborted after an AI chatbot invented nuclear weapons that didn't exist.
6 cards 1m 30sWhy oil prices aren't worse right now
China's massive oil stockpile is quietly protecting the global economy from Trump's Iran war.
13 cards 3mUS and China may discuss AI safety risks
Treasury Secretary Bessent signals openness to talks with China on artificial intelligence risks as tech leaders debate slowing AI development.
5 cards 1m 20s 6China's worker writers face a vibe shift
Beijing promoted working-class literature for decades. Now it's censoring stories that reveal how tough life actually is.
20 cards 4mUS and China explore AI safety talks
Treasury Secretary Bessent proposes a notification system for AI incidents as Trump prepares to meet Xi.
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