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At 14,700 Feet Above Ground, There’s a ‘Sexual’ Mushroom People Die For. In China, This Aphrodisiac Costs a Fortune

Magnet

Uncontrolled harvesting of the fungus threatens the Himalayan ecosystem and the social stability of communities that collect it.

After DeepSeek, It’s Baidu’s Turn: China Is Now the Sleeping Giant in AI, With Many Companies Competing With Each Other

Robotics and AI

Until now, Baidu’s strategy with its AI models was radically different, but DeepSeek’s arrival has changed the game.

Unpacking DeepSeek: This Is How the Company Generates Revenue and the Role of the Chinese Government in the AI Model

Robotics and AI

DeepSeek is today's AI sensation.

China is Dominating the TV Market at an Unprecedented Level. It’s Gotten to a Point That Panasonic Is Considering Abandoning the Sector

TVs

In 2024, Chinese TV manufacturers captured more than 50% of the Japanese market.

U.S. Makes a Striking Revelation From New Satellite Images: China Built a Laser So Massive, It Can Even Be Seen From Space

Energy

The newly discovered fusion center represents a significant technological advancement for China.

Russia, China, and North Korea Own Hypersonic Weapons. To Defend Itself, the U.S. Wants to Build Its Own ‘Iron Dome’

Magnet

Despite the ambitious scope of the project, the feasibility of creating an impenetrable missile defense shield remains uncertain.

China Has Simulated a Battle Involving Its Type 055 Destroyer Against Eight Navy Destroyers East of Taiwan. The U.S. Should Be Concerned

Megastructures

The ability to neutralize multiple destroyers with more affordable assets could alter the dynamics in the Pacific.

Four Countries Are Battling It Out for a Fruit That Smells Like Rotten Eggs Because China Turned It Into a Culinary Sensation

Magnet

Once an exotic rarity, durian has become a commercial and gastronomic phenomenon in China.

Alongside Gold and Rare Minerals, China Has an Ace up Its Sleeve to Boost Its Economy: Sun-Dried Tangerine Peels

Magnet

The combination of tradition and innovation has turned chenpi into a valuable asset for the country.

China Is Building a Super Dam in a Densely Populated Area. The Problem: The Region’s Seismic Activity

Energy

If a strong earthquake occurs and the colossal dam collapses, it could have catastrophic consequences for millions of people.

From Algorithmic Trader to AI Innovator: This Is the Story of Liang Wenfeng, the Founder of DeepSeek

Robotics and AI

Known for his pragmatic approach, strong curiosity for long-term research, and notably discreet profile. This is Liang, the man who has transformed the world of AI.

Taiwan Doesn’t Want Any More Drama With China or Its Undersea Cables. To Avoid Problems, It’s Implementing an Unprecedented Security Plan

Services

Since Taiwan can’t ensure the safety of its undersea cables alone, it’s introduced a comprehensive strategy to protect them effectively.

China Sets the Date for the Largest Engineering Project 22,370 Miles From Earth: Its Solar Space Station

Energy

The goal is to capture continuous solar power from space, helping China reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.

The Secret to DeepSeek’s Extreme Efficiency Is Out: It Bypassed Nvidia’s CUDA Standard

Robotics and AI

DeepSeek engineers used PTX to maximize the H800 GPUs’ performance.

Sanctions Played a Crucial Role in DeepSeek. The Company Had to Be Resourceful to Break Out of AI’s ‘Bigger Is Better’ Approach

Robotics and AI

Sanctions imposed by the Biden administration as of Oct. 7, 2022, aim to hinder the development of China’s semiconductor industry and its AI technology.