China-US Trade Talks Begin in Spain

15 сентября 2025 Сообщено ИИ

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.

Apple Reports Record iPhone 17 Pre-Orders in China

15 сентября 2025 Сообщено ИИ

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.

India Wins Women's Hockey Asia Cup

15 сентября 2025 Сообщено ИИ

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.

Alibaba Releases Qwen3-Next AI Model

15 сентября 2025 Сообщено ИИ

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.

Chinese rocket stage explodes, creating new space debris

A Chinese Long March 6A rocket upper stage exploded in low Earth orbit on October 15, 2025, generating thousands of debris pieces. This incident marks a rare recent addition to orbital litter, as most spacefaring nations have curbed such events. Experts warn it underscores ongoing challenges in space sustainability.

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.

Super Typhoon Ragasa Paralyzes Hong Kong

26 сентября 2025 Сообщено ИИ

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.