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Satellite images and documents indicate China working on nuclear propulsion for new aircraft carrier
China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship, in the clearest sign yet Beijing is advancing toward producing its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, according to a new analysis of satellite imagery and Chinese government documents provided to The Associated Press. China’s navy is already the world’s largest numerically, and it […]
UK universities are among the most prestigious in the world, but visa restrictions mean they are now attracting fewer international students – taking a heavy toll on their finances. The restrictions are compounding problems caused by the UK’s departure from the European Union four years’ ago. Almost 760,000 foreign students were enrolled in British universities […]
Nepali Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli is scheduled to visit China on December 2-6. New Delhi has traditionally been the first port of call for newly sworn-in Nepali prime ministers. However, with the invitation from India not materializing in the four months since Oli became prime minister, and with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi […]
A trader wears a hat in support of Republican Donald Trump, after he won the U.S. presidential election, at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., November 6, 2024. Andrew Kelly | Reuters This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up […]
China’s largest online shopping bonanza wraps up on Monday, with analysts and investors watching for signs that consumption is rebounding in the world’s second-largest economy after recent efforts by Beijing to boost activity. A man squats in a shopping mall in Beijing on November 8, 2024. Photo: Greg Baker/AFP. “Singles Day” — launched by tech […]
The Vivo X200 lineup is expected to hit global markets soon. According to a tipster, the series could arrive on November 22, but the specific market welcoming it remains unknown. Vivo announced the X200 series in China last month, giving fans the vanilla Vivo X200, Vivo X200 Pro Mini, and Vivo X200 Pro. After rumors […]
China’s semiconductor industry is readying itself for four more combative years under Donald Trump as US president by ramping up purchases of foreign chipmaking equipment and looking out for opportunities to hire overseas talent and forge new alliances. Among the strategies being considered are the pursuit of closer ties with countries and firms that may […]
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto yesterday wound up a visit to China, his first since taking office last month, signaling an intention to maintain good relations with Beijing in order to support his domestic economic agenda. During the November 8-10 trip, Prabowo met with high-ranking officials including President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang, and Zhao Leji, […]
A scramble for artificial intelligence (AI) talent is intensifying in China, as local tech giants dangle eye-watering salaries to hire top-notch professionals to compete in a heated AI race. Beijing-based smartphone giant Xiaomi will be hosting a special hiring session for AI experts in areas spanning AI models, computer vision, deep learning, autonomous driving and […]