iQOO Z11i Leaks Reveal Design and Color Options as Pre-Orders Go Live in China
iQOO Z11i design revealed via Weibo. Explore the Green Peak, Desert Gold, and Ink Shadow colors and pre-order details for the upcoming Z-series handset.
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Meta Unwinds $2 Billion Manus Deal Following Beijing’s National Security Mandate
Meta is dismantling its $2 billion acquisition of agentic AI startup Manus following a Chinese government divestiture order. Explore the geopolitical fallout.
SMILE Launch Marks a High Point—and a Potential Ceiling—for ESA-China Space Ties
The successful launch of the SMILE mission highlights a rare scientific bridge between the ESA and China, but geopolitical shifts and budget constraints suggest a future of parallel…
The Great Escape: Why Chinese Graduates are Trading Tech Hubs for Sheep Herding
A viral job ad for shepherding in Inner Mongolia reveals a growing trend of 'escapism' among China's disillusioned youth facing record unemployment.
China’s Surprise Long March 12B Debut Signals Escalation in Satellite Megaconstellation Race
China's CASC successfully launched the Long March 12B without advance warning, delivering satellites for the Qianfan constellation and testing a new reusable architecture.
China Accelerates ‘Direct-to-Device’ Satellite Race With Latest Multi-Project Launch
China's CASC successfully deployed four test satellites aimed at direct broadband mobile connectivity, signaling a push toward a massive satellite internet ecosystem.
China’s New Space Race: A Surge of Reusable Rockets Aims to Break the Launch Bottleneck
China is accelerating its orbital cadence with a wave of new reusable rockets from CASC, Galactic Energy, and iSpace to support its megaconstellation ambitions.
The 11-Foot Escape: Chinese Dissident Detained in South Korea After Perilous Rubber Boat Journey
Former police officer Dong Guangping, a long-term critic of the CCP, was detained by South Korean authorities after a 30-hour journey in an inflatable boat.
Washington Blinks: U.S. Grants Temporary Reprieve to Huawei to Prevent Global Network Collapse
The U.S. Commerce Department has issued a 90-day temporary license for Huawei, allowing critical software updates and network maintenance to avoid global connectivity failures.
Volvo Secures Rare U.S. Waiver to Bypass Ban on Chinese Connected Car Tech
The Trump administration has granted Volvo a specific authorization to continue selling vehicles with Chinese connected technology, bypassing a broad national security ban.