EU Opens Fresh Investigation Into TikTok Over Data Stored in China

Music & More Guide for July 10: Local concerts, music, theater, arts and more

Concerts TRo & Johnnie Music Revue featuring Andy Thomas, Royce Montgomery, Steve Young, Raychel Mynarcik Lowe, Steve & Irene Proctor, Terry Roller, Johnnie Bradshaw and others, 7 p.m. Thursday, Lee Lockwood Library and Museum, 2801 W. Waco Drive;...

Vacheron Constantin Stops Time With Stunning Métiers d’Art Tribute To The Celestial Collection

Look up, fam! Vacheron Constantin has revealed a glittering ode to the night sky with the Métiers d’Art Tribute to The Celestial collection. This new series showcases 12 timepieces, each representing a zodiac sign through hand-guilloché artistry,...

China produces more AI research than US, UK and EU combined

China led the world in artificial intelligence research in 2024, producing the largest volume of publications after developing a “nationwide innovation ecosystem”, according to a new report. Despite rising geopolitical tensions, China was also the...

Pentagon Takes Major Step To Counter China's Chokehold On Critical Minerals

The Pentagon is poised to become the largest shareholder of MP Minerals, America’s only rare earth mineral company with an operational mine, the corporation announced Thursday. The Department of Defense (DOD) will purchase $400 million of stock in...

China Market Update: Real Estate Roars On Policy Support

CLNKraneShares Key News Asian equities were largely higher despite a new round of Trump tariff love letters as South Korea outperformed. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) reported earnings after the close locally. Thailand was closed...

China’s orbital maneuvers blur the line between peaceful and provocative

Chinese satellites are experimenting with increasingly sophisticated maneuvers in space, making U.S. officials uneasy that these orbital behaviors could give Beijing an advantage in a future conflict. To continue reading this article: Register now...

Art Institute of Chicago reopens European galleries after Barozzi Veiga redesign

After being closed for refurbishment since January 2024, the Art Institute of Chicago’s 17th-, 18th- and 19th-century European design galleries will reopen Friday with a new configuration that allows for 40% more art on display. On view will be...

Astronomy teams up with art to illuminate cosmos at exhibition

Visitors at the Cosmos Archaeology: Explorations in Time and Space, an exhibition that opened to the public on July 3 in the National Museum of China. [Photo/Xinhua] At an exhibition in the heart of China's capital, Beijing, cosmic data becomes...

Donald Trump - Donald Trump said China has ‘very, very few’ wind farms. But it has more than any country.

During a recent Cabinet meeting, President Donald Trump discussed energy policy with Energy Secretary Chris Wright. At one point, they began discussing wind energy and China. "I have a great relationship with President Xi," Trump said July 8. "But...

China’s quiet push in the Yellow Sea poses serious threat to Korean sovereignty

Published: 11 Jul. 2025, 00:03 Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI Kim Jung-ha The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. The first territorial threat to Korea since its founding came 75 years ago from the North. Today, a...

Even 190% Tariffs Can’t Shake US Shoemaker’s Reliance on China

When an $80,000 tariff bill landed on her desk in May, Haley Pavone did what many small business owners might do: she froze hiring and added an online checkout fee to help cover the cost. Pavone, founder of California-based Pashion Footwear, which...

Study Shows Enhanced Diagnosis of Coronary Artery Stenosis with Photon-Counting CTA

New research suggests that coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) with photon-counting detector CT (PCD CT) offers approximately 90 percent or higher sensitivity, specificity and accuracy for the detection of coronary artery stenosis. For...

Eight Must-See Movies at New York Asian Film Festival and Japan Cuts 2025

For the second consecutive year, the two best Asian film festivals in America are inexplicably happening in the same city at the same time. Back in the day, and for more than a decade, the New York Asian Film Festival took place just before Japan...

China's rabbit-eared character 'Labubu' stirs global craze, social issues

KUALA LUMPUR (Mainichi) -- The rabbitlike character "Labubu" marketed by Chinese toymaker Pop Mart has taken the world by storm to the point of causing social problems. As the first time a Chinese-born character has sparked a global fad, attention...

In one-minute tales, Chinese dramas find new worlds

Yu Qingyi (second from right) communicates with actors. Photo: Courtesy of Yu QingyiEditor's Note: In recent years, a new wave of Chinese cultural products, represented by games, short dramas, and online literature, has captivated millions...

GT Voice: Albanese's China visit anticipated to unleash potential for bilateral cooperation

Photo: VCGAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to pay an official visit to China from July 12 to 18, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. His itinerary clearly indicates Australia's intention to deepen economic and trade...

Nvidia CEO Huang to meet Trump before China trip, source says

By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, a day before the chip designer's head plans to visit China, according to a source familiar with the matter. The...

Chinese Premier and Egypt’s El Sisi call for stabilising Israel-Iran ceasefire

Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi emphasised the importance of stabilising the ceasefire between Israel and Iran during a meeting in Cairo on Thursday. The two leaders called for renewed diplomatic efforts to...

Care home hosting mid-summer music festival to raise money for charity

Barchester’s Wilton Place care home in Wilton is inviting family, friends and the community to join them on Friday, August 15. Staff and residents will be raising money for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation. Wilton Place is hosting a mid-summer...