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Lone Aussie remains in China after second-round sorrow

Taylah Preston will be Australia's only representative in the WTA Tour's China Open third round after two of her compatriots were defeated in Beijing.

AAP · Oct 3

California tech company owner arrested over alleged $300 million China chip-smuggling scheme

A California technology company owner has been arrested on charges of allegedly smuggling more than USD 300 million in export-controlled computer servers containing US-made graphics processing units (GPUs) to China, according to federal prosecutors.

The Times of India · Oct 3

China opens anti-dumping probe into EU days before Beijing trade talks

Running a €1 billion-a-day deficit with China, Brussels has nearly tripled the rate of its own trade investigations and is warning of "harsher measures" unless Beijing offers something concrete.

Euronews · Oct 3

US 'severely disappointed' in lack of G20 consensus on overproduction

The US G20 presidency expressed disappointment after trade ministers failed to reach agreements on excess capacity. A draft statement aimed at addressing this issue saw support from most members but was rejected by a few. China previously objected to calls for eliminating non-market policies and only a few countries took…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Mining waste was used to build a road with improved performance in China

Gold mining produces more than the metal that eventually leaves the mine. Open-pit operations also generate large quantities of solid waste, including rock, slag and other residues that must be managed and stored. A new study has tested whether some of that material can instead be turned into part of…

The Times of India · Oct 3

China tests 800-passenger flying-wing aircraft model with 85-metre span for greater efficiency

A Chinese research team has revealed plans for a new 800-passenger flying-wing aircraft design. This proposed aircraft features a wingspan larger than the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber and aims for efficient aerodynamics. Wind tunnel tests of a stainless steel model demonstrated impressive aerodynamic performance metrics. The design is part of…

The Times of India · Oct 3

Putin observes military drills in the Urals involving troops from China and other nations

Russian President Vladimir Putin has attended military drills in the Ural Mountains involving troops from China and several other countries

The Independent UK · Oct 2

Nike stock chart forms a 'Jumpman' after shares plunge - why is NKE down and the story behind Michael Jordan’s iconic logo

Nike’s stock chart has sparked a joke after commentator Trung Phan said its recent decline created a “Jumpman formation.” The comparison comes as Nike struggles with falling revenue, weakness in China and pressure on Jordan Brand. Here’s what’s behind the stock slide and the Jumpman logo’s history.

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Beyond hacking: How foreign governments can exploit vulnerabilities to manipulate elections

A recent report by the Brazilian Intelligence Agency (ABIN) pointed to the possibility of direct interference by the United States in the upcoming Brazilian elections, the first round of which will take place on Oct 4, 2026. According to the document the U.S. government, in an effort to curb China’s…

The Conversation · Oct 2

The Dots Are Connecting for an Eventual Tesla-SpaceX Merger

The dots for a Tesla-SpaceX merger are connecting after Tesla secured the SEC's nod to let retail shareholders automatically vote alongside the board.

Barchart · Oct 2