China
China-US Trade Talks Begin in Spain
15. syyskuuta 2025 Raportoinut AI
China's Vice Premier He Lifeng arrived in Spain on September 14 to commence talks with a U.S. delegation on tariffs, export controls, and TikTok. The discussions, scheduled from September 14 to 17, aim to address ongoing economic and trade issues between the two nations.
Alibaba Releases Qwen3-Next AI Model
15. syyskuuta 2025 Raportoinut AI
Alibaba has unveiled Qwen3-Next, a hybrid Mixture of Experts model with 80 billion parameters, optimized for efficient reasoning and achieving performance levels comparable to leading models. The release aims to advance AI capabilities in various applications, including natural language processing and data analysis.
Super Typhoon Ragasa Paralyzes Hong Kong
26. syyskuuta 2025 Raportoinut AI
Super Typhoon Ragasa, dubbed the strongest storm of 2025, slammed into southern China and Hong Kong on September 23, forcing the shutdown of financial markets, schools, and transportation. Winds exceeding 150 mph caused widespread disruption, with officials warning of flooding and landslides in affected regions.
India Wins Women's Hockey Asia Cup
15. syyskuuta 2025 Raportoinut AI
The Indian women's hockey team clinched the Asia Cup title by defeating China in the final on September 14, 2025. The match followed a draw against Japan in the Super 4 stage, securing India's spot in the summit clash. This victory marks a significant achievement for the team in international hockey.
Western brands use data and culture to target Chinese consumers
American and European companies are increasingly relying on data analytics and cultural adaptation to capture China's massive consumer market. This approach addresses the unique preferences of over 1.4 billion people in the world's second-largest economy. Recent reports highlight how brands like Nike and Starbucks are succeeding through localization.
China pushes clean energy targets at UN climate summit
At the UN Climate Summit, China highlighted its progress in clean energy adoption amid global efforts to combat climate change. Officials emphasized accelerated goals for renewable energy and emissions reduction. The announcements underscore China's role in international climate action.
Apple Reports Record iPhone 17 Pre-Orders in China
15. syyskuuta 2025 Raportoinut AI
Apple has announced unprecedented pre-order numbers for the iPhone 17 in China, driven by advanced performance features. The company highlighted significant upgrades in CPU and GPU capabilities. This surge sets new expectations for premium smartphone sales.