Tag: East Asia
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China Launching Underwater AI Data Center off Shanghai
In a move that could redefine sustainable computing worldwide, China is building a cutting-edge underwater data center off the coast of Shanghai, leveraging ocean water for cooling and powering the facility with offshore wind energy. According to Scientific American, the project, led by the company Hailanyun, is located six miles…
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China’s Electric Vehicle Surge Threatens U.S. Auto Industry
China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry has reached a critical turning point, producing cars that rival or surpass those made in the West, at a fraction of the cost, according to a stark warning from former General Motors executive Michael Dunne. In a recent New York Times op-ed, Dunne paints a…
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Chinese official urges U.S. to see its population as an asset during trade talks
During trade discussions on September 8, 2024, senior Chinese official Wang Shouwen emphasized that China’s substantial population should be seen as an opportunity rather than a threat to the United States. Wang, the vice-minister of commerce, shared this perspective with Marisa Lago, the U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for International…
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U.S. supports Philippines in South China Sea, condemns China
| Shongjog news agency | A press release on August 31, 2024 from the U.S. Department of State condemned the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for its aggressive actions against Philippine maritime operations at Sabina Shoal on August 31, where a Chinese Coast Guard vessel collided with a Philippine Coast…
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Canada imposes 100% tariff on electric vehicles imported from China
| Shongjog news agency | Canada has announced it will impose a 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports and a 25% tariff on imported steel and aluminum from China, starting October 1. This move follows similar actions by the United States, which had previously increased tariffs on Chinese…
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Nikki Haley in Taiwan urges the Republicans to support U.S. allies, voices her support for Trump
| Shongjog news agency | On Saturday, former U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley, during a visit to Taiwan, criticized isolationist policies and urged the Republican Party to support U.S. allies. She emphasized the importance of backing Taiwan, Ukraine, and Israel, and argued that isolationism is detrimental to American interests. Haley, who…
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