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Afghanistan and China: New Trade Ties in the Making

October 27, 2024

China has made a bold move, offering the Taliban-led Afghanistan tariff-free access to its industries. This could mean big things for both countries. China wants to tap into Afghanistan's rich mineral resources, like lithium and copper, which could help its economy. Meanwhile, the Taliban, who took

technology

iPhone 16 Helps Apple Regain Lead in China's Smartphone Market

October 27, 2024

Apple has climbed back to the top of China's smartphone market, thanks to the success of the iPhone 16. The company now holds 15. 6% of the market, just ahead of Huawei, which has 15. 3%. This is a significant turnaround for Apple, which fell to sixth place in the second quarter. Huawei has also ma

politics

Suspected Chinese Hackers Target Trump, Vance, and Harris' Camps

October 27, 2024

Did you know that federal authorities believe Chinese hackers might have gotten access to phones or networks used by big politicians like Donald Trump, Senator JD Vance, and even members of Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign team? It's crazy, right? They think the hackers first inf

politics

The U. S. Boosts Taiwan's Defense with $2 Billion Arms Deal

October 27, 2024

In a move that's expected to ruffle feathers in China, the United States has approved a major arms sale to Taiwan. The deal, valued at $2 billion, includes advanced surface-to-air missile systems and cutting-edge radar technology. This is the first time Taiwan will receive such sophisticated defense

politics

North Korea's Troops in Ukraine: A Wake-Up Call for China

October 27, 2024

Imagine if your best friend started hanging out with a new pal who wasn’t too popular. That’s kind of what’s happening between China and North Korea. This weekend, North Korean soldiers could start fighting in Ukraine alongside Russian troops. This is a big deal because North Korea and Russia are bu

entertainment

London Gets Its Own 'Real Housewives' in 2025: A Reality Show First for Hayu

October 27, 2024

In a surprising twist, the popular "Real Housewives" franchise is heading to London next year. This marks the first original series for Hayu, NBCUniversal's reality streaming service. The show will be produced by Monkey, the team behind "Made in Chelsea, " and is expected to premiere late in 2025, e

technology

China's Smartphone Market: Who’s on Top and What’s Next?

October 26, 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, China's smartphone market saw a slight bump, with around 69 million phones shipped—a 3. 2% increase from last year. This marks the fourth straight quarter of growth, mostly thanks to local brands. Vivo, for instance, boosted its sales by 21. 5%, staying at the top spot

technology

China's Latest Spy Satellites: What's the Deal?

October 26, 2024

Three new spy satellites have been launched by China, joining a series known as Yaogan. These satellites were launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwestern China on October 22, 2024. The launch took place at 9:09 p. m. EDT, which translates to 9:09 a. m. Beijing time on October 2

business

Mercedes-Benz Tightens Belt as Profits Fall by Half

October 26, 2024

Mercedes-Benz is going all-in on cost cuts after seeing its profits drop significantly, with the blame mostly on weak demand in China. The German luxury carmaker kicked off a cost-cutting mission after its net profit went from $4 billion to $1. 9 billion in the third quarter. That's a dramatic cut f

science

Space Seeds and More: China's First Reusable Satellite Mission

October 26, 2024

China's first reusable satellite, Shijian-19, came back to Earth after a two-week trip in space. It launched on September 27 from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center and landed on October 11 in the Gobi Desert. The China National Space Administration (CNSA) held a ceremony on October 24 to reveal th