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SSD expert shares some worrying truths about Chinese chip makers — and I think this could be more bad news for the RAM crisis

Here's another sign the RAM crisis is here to stay, as boss in SSD supply chain shares some home truths about Chinese chip makers.

TechRadar

CGTN: China, Myanmar agree to deepen pragmatic cooperation across the board

BEIJING, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking a new milestone in bilateral ties, President of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing completed his first state visit to China from June 15 to 19, opening a new chapter of in-depth, multi-field pragmatic cooperation between the two neighboring countries. By visiting China Railway Construction…

AAP

China's anti-desertification drive restores 10 million hectares in five years, targets 6.7 million more by 2030

China has restored over 10 million hectares of desertified land and nearly 2 million hectares of rocky desertification during the 14th Five-Year Plan. The Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program, the world's largest afforestation initiative, remains central to these efforts, with significant government investment and policy enhancements driving ecological improvements across the…

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SK Telecom named as the Korean carrier at the center of Anthropic's Mythos export controls controversy — access was revoked days before White House took Mythos and Fable 5 offline for all foreign nationals

Wired has identified SK Telecom as the South Korean telecom company whose access to Anthropic's Claude Mythos model the White House ordered revoked over alleged ties to China.

Tom’s Hardware

Wearing roses criminalised in Myanmar as Aung San Suu Kyi turns 81

Women are being urged to wear roses in their hair, people are encouraged to offer roses at Buddhist temples, and the protest against the military junta is being widely promoted on social media amid fears Suu Kyi is no longer alive

The Independent UK

Dacia’s Tiny EV Keeps Its Name, But Not Much Else

The next Dacia Spring will still be small and affordable, but production is moving from China to Europe, making it a very different EV.

InsideEVs

Dragon Boat Festival links modern China to traditions more than 2,000 years old

The Dragon Boat Festival is a more than 2,000-year-old Chinese holiday celebrated across mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan

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Explore Chengdu with Upper House Chengdu

Chengdu, the capital of China's Sichuan province, is where past and present (and pandas) converge. Its futuristic cityscape is a vibrant display of architectural advancement with massive LED displays showing digital pandas and skyscraper facades that act as canvases for light shows.

Bangkok Post

India initiates anti-dumping probe against a Chinese, Japanese chemical used in tyre, rubber items

India has launched an anti-dumping investigation into Resorcinol imports from China and Japan. This action follows a complaint alleging that cheap imports are harming the domestic industry. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies will determine if dumping has occurred and caused injury. If confirmed, duties may be recommended to ensure…

The Economic Times

Chinese investors' secret SpaceX stakes

One previously unreported SpaceX investor has ties to Chinese military contractors

Salon

China rejects Indian chillis, Japan our mangoes. Who is checking what we eat?

Last week, China’s customs authorities rejected Indian chilli shipments carrying what they described as excessive levels of methamidophos – a pesticide associated with nervous system disorders.

Newslaundry

China sees surge in Dragon Boat tourism as foreign interest in festival grows

China is expected to record a major uptick in inbound tourism over the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, with travel platforms reporting huge jumps in bookings by overseas users seeking out traditional Chinese cultural experiences.

Bangkok Post

Europe unveils a new tank to neutralise drones: Check how US, Russia, China and India are arming heavy armour for future warfare

European defence firm KNDS has unveiled the Capint next-generation tank at Eurosatory 2026, combining a Leopard 2 hull with a French unmanned turret. Designed as a future replacement for France's Leclerc tanks, the platform reflects a broader global shift toward AI-enabled, networked and autonomous armoured warfare. The development comes as…

The Economic Times

Newsletter: EU leaders poised for battle over cash

Also in this newsletter: EU leaders react to European Council President António Costa laying the groundwork for diplomatic contacts with Russia; and exclusive comments from Sweden's EU affairs minister as EU leaders gear up to debate the bloc's next long-term budget.

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The Economic Times

Yuan or Dollar? Indian businesses explore alternatives as import costs climb

Indian businesses, particularly MSMEs, are hesitant to adopt yuan-denominated settlements despite a weakening rupee. They prioritise localisation and supply-chain diversification over currency shifts. While yuan gains attention, established dollar-based trade remains the preferred, more familiar mechanism for smaller enterprises.

Bangkok Post

Ukrainian drone makers target Asia as Taiwan tensions spur demand

Firms court Asian militaries spending to counter China, as US says drone

The Economic Times

US tells ASML it's concerned one of its chipmaking tools may be in China: report

ASML has pushed back against those concerns, noting that EUV, or extreme ultraviolet, lithography tools used to print tiny chip circuits are made in small ⁠quantities and ‌require constant upkeep from ASML employees, according to the report.

France 24

EU leaders back stronger trade defences amid Chinese export surge

EU leaders agreed on Thursday to strengthen trade defences against a Chinese exports surge that Brussels views as a threat to European industry, while maintaining “constructive dialogue” with Beijing. The move reflects growing concern over the EU’s dependence on China, as the bloc’s goods trade deficit reached about 360 billion…

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For women in China frustrated by sexism, female comics are offering a release

Standup comedy gives women a space to talk about certain topics that have become more sensitive, while performers remain wary of censorship limits

AAP

iCAUR V23 Wins Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2026, Gaining International Recognition for Classic Design

WUHU, China, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chery Group's iCAUR V23 has won the Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2026 in Germany.Founded in 1955, the Red Dot Design Award is one of the world's three most prestigious design honors, alongside the iF Design Award and the IDEA (International Design…

TechRadar

The US almost blacklisted DeepSeek for contributing to China’s military and intelligence — but the White House held back to avoid escalating tensions

Chinese firms were not added to the Entity List ahead of Trump's meeting with Chinese premier Xi Jinping.

International Business Times UK

Russia and China Racing to Clone Captured UFOs to Launch 'Extraterrestrial Arms Race,' Declassified Files Reveal

Newly released US files suggest Russia and China may be reverse-engineering UFOs, sparking debate on national security and transparency. The files raise more questions than answers about extraterrestrial technology.

Motor1

Volkswagen Has 10+ New Models Coming In 2026. Here's All Of Them

This year is one of the busiest years on record for the core Volkswagen brand.

AAP

AION UT Posts 60% Month-on-Month Growth in May, Becoming the Fastest-Growing Chinese EV Hatchback

GUANGZHOU, China, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The global momentum of the AION UT continued to build in May 2026, with monthly sales reaching 3,331 units – a 60% increase month-on-month – making it the fastest-growing Chinese-brand electric hatchback in its segment.Since its global debut in 2025, the AION UT…

Radio France Internationale

EU leaders weigh new trade defences to counter China's export dominance

European Union leaders will debate on Thursday whether the bloc needs stronger trade defences to curb a surge of Chinese exports that Brussels sees as a threat to European industry and jobs.

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