China launches Earth observation satellite for Pakistan
China launched the first satellite of a remote sensing constellation for Pakistan late Thursday, with two domestic spacecraft also along for the ride. A Long March 2D rocket lifted off…
TikTok goes dark in U.S.
The popular video-sharing app TikTok went dark late Saturday in the United States. TikTok users in the country were greeted with a message that read: “Sorry, TikTok isn’t available right…
U.S. export controls on AI models, chips feared to harm global AI development
The Biden administration’s new export controls on artificial intelligence (AI) models and advanced chips faced mounting criticism from industry experts, who worry such controls will impede global AI development. While…
Pakistan navy takes lead over India in AIP submarine technology
The Hangor-class submarines, manufactured in China, are expected to join the Pakistan Navy in the early 2030s Pakistan navy takes lead over India in AIP submarine technology Pakistan’s navy has…
China anticipates holiday travel boom driven by longer trips, culture craze
The annual Spring Festival of 2025 is shaping up to be a long and unique public holiday for Chinese people. It marks the first since it was decided to extend…
Infrastructure, ecology, post-quake recovery among Xizang’s top agendas in 2025
Southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region has targeted strong economic and social development in 2025, with infrastructure construction, eco-environmental conservation and reconstruction in the quake-hit areas some of its priorities listed…