China removes two top military officials from Central Military Commission over corruption allegations

China has removed two top military officials, Zhang Yuxia and Liu Zhenli, from their posts at the state-run Central Military Commission. According to China’s official news agency Xinhua, the decision was made at a meeting of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress. It should be noted that investigations were announced in January this… Continue reading China removes two top military officials from Central Military Commission over corruption allegations

US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with China

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The US is preparing to tell dozens of countries they must pick sides in the artificial intelligence race with China, warning they will be excluded from a US-led AI coalition if they also sign up for Beijing’s competing framework, according to a US official and an internal draft reviewed by Reuters. Washington… Continue reading US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with China

Typhoon Dolphin’s vast storm system pushes inland, threatens central China

XIANGYANG (Reuters) – Typhoon Dolphin churned deeper ‌inland to the central Chinese province of Hubei on Tuesday, prompting the closure of tourist areas and suspension of construction projects, as forecasters warned of the danger of extreme rainfall in the province’s mountainous northwest. The strongest typhoon to hit ​China this year, Dolphin packed an unusually resilient… Continue reading Typhoon Dolphin’s vast storm system pushes inland, threatens central China