China
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worldChina to Expand Island Holdings Amid South China Sea Tensions
Beijing announces plans to bolster its island presence, reinforcing maritime power and resource claims in the strategic South China Sea amidst growing territorial disputes and international drills.
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worldSolar Power Achieves Unprecedented Global Growth, Dominates Energy Market
Solar energy's 2025 expansion is the largest ever observed for any source, covering over a quarter of global energy demand increase and enabling carbon-free power.
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worldCobalt Mining in DRC Echoes Modern Slavery, Chinese Firms Dominate Supply Chain
Investigative journalist Nicolas Niarchos exposes the dark side of the clean energy supply chain, revealing exploitative labor practices and Chinese dominance in critical cobalt mining.
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worldRenewables Surpass Global Energy Demand, Fossil Fuels Decline for First Time
A landmark report reveals clean energy generation exceeded global electricity demand growth in 2025, marking a historic decline in fossil fuel power usage.
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worldChina's Censorship Reaches New Extremes with Sculptor Gao Zhen's Arrest
Sculptor Gao Zhen's arrest and trial in China for artworks created 15 years ago highlights escalating censorship and the retroactive application of laws against artistic expression.
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techJapan Bets on 'Physical AI' in Race Against China's Humanoid Robots
Japan aims to lead in humanoid robotics by focusing on advanced software and data infrastructure to compete with China's manufacturing prowess.
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cryptoFake Ledger Devices Flood Market, Threatening Crypto Self-Custody
A cybersecurity researcher discovered sophisticated counterfeit Ledger devices on a Chinese marketplace, designed to steal crypto by capturing seed phrases and private keys.
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cryptoCircle CEO Sees Yuan Stablecoin Potential Despite China's Restrictions
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire believes a yuan-backed stablecoin presents a significant opportunity for China to boost global currency usage, even amid domestic curbs.