The UK government is reportedly deliberating over the possibility of banning Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers from securing government contracts, citing concerns related to national security and data privacy. The discussions are primarily driven by fears that Chinese EVs, particularly those with wireless components, could potentially pose a threat to the country’s security infrastructure. The…
China has launched the world’s first AI-powered hospital system, where virtual doctors, powered by large language models (LLM), treat thousands of virtual patients daily. This groundbreaking project, developed by researchers at Tsinghua University in Beijing, is not designed as an actual medical facility but as a simulation aimed at training future doctors in a safe…
China is making significant strides in the development of ultra-fast transportation, with a new maglev (magnetic levitation) railway project aimed at achieving speeds of up to 1,000 km/h. This project highlights China’s ambitions to create a national network of high-speed maglev trains that will revolutionize transportation by offering faster, quieter, and more comfortable travel options….
China has recently unveiled the MD-22 hypersonic drone, capable of reaching speeds of Mach 7 and operating near space. The drone is reusable, can travel 8,000 km, and carry payloads of up to 600 kg for both military and civilian purposes. It is launched from high-altitude balloons, eliminating the need for traditional runways. While China…
For much of the 20th and early 21st centuries, Western Europe stood as a beacon of stability in the global geopolitical landscape. With its robust economies, well-established social systems, and the enduring concept of European integration, the region was seen as a model of political coherence and economic prosperity. However, in recent years, this image…
Recent footage and photographs circulating on China’s Weibo platform reportedly depict the inaugural flight of the JH-20 stealth bomber, developed by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). This advanced aircraft is intended to replace the aging fleet of JH-7 tactical bombers that have been operational since the early 1990s. Design and capabilities The JH-20 features diamond-shaped…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is at the center of global technological competition, and the United States is facing significant challenges in maintaining its leadership in this field. Despite efforts to stimulate AI research and development, America appears to be undermining its own potential. Meanwhile, China is making rapid advancements, unburdened by the ideological and regulatory constraints…
The release of DeepSeek-R1, an artificial intelligence model developed by a Chinese company, has turned heads across the tech world. With 671 billion parameters, this AI can tackle highly complex tasks—ranging from technical calculations to offering policy recommendations. While its potential to change industries is undeniable, its open access also raises important questions about the…
A recent report by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) reveals that China has established a significant lead in critical and emerging technologies, surpassing the United States and other Western democracies in 37 out of 44 tracked fields. This development has profound implications for global power dynamics and technological innovation. China’s technological supremacy ASPI’s Critical…
On January 20, 2025, China’s Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST), commonly known as the “artificial sun,” achieved a groundbreaking breakthrough in nuclear fusion research. The reactor maintained a steady-state high-confinement plasma operation for an unprecedented 1,066 seconds—nearly 18 minutes—shattering its previous record of 403 seconds set in 2023. This historic milestone is the result of…
