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Who owns your chicken? We’ve mapped the corporate power behind the world’s favourite meat

When you next bite into a chicken sandwich, consider this: 2,400 of these birds are being slaughtered somewhere in the world every second. From street stalls in Mumbai to supermarkets in Beijing, chicken has become the world’s most consumed meat. In 2023 alone, humans slaughtered an astonishing 76 billion chickens.

The Conversation

PHOTO ESSAY: In Texas, a former Chinese official targeted by Beijing's surveillance finds refuge

The Chinese government is using an increasingly powerful tool to control and monitor its own officials: Surveillance technology, much of it originating in the United States, an Associated Press investigation has found.

The Independent UK

A Chinese whistleblower now living in the US is being hunted by Beijing with help from US tech

Retired Chinese official Li Chuanliang fled to the U.S. seeking asylum, fearing persecution from the Chinese government

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Why tensions between China and Japan are unlikely to be resolved soon

Though China and Japan are experienced in dealing with diplomatic crises, relations between the two neighbours appear to have reached a new low. And this time, their conflict may not be easily resolved.

The Conversation

Analysts See Venezuela More Isolated as China and Russia Prioritize Other Conflicts: 'This Time Maduro is Completely Alone'

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro is increasingly isolated as Beijing and Moscow limit their support to rhetoric while focusing on other geopolitical priorities, according to regional analysts cited by BBC Mundo.

Latin Times

Japan and South Korea scramble fighter jets in response to China and Russia’s joint patrols

Japan says China and Russia’s show of force raises ‘serious concern for our national security’

The Independent UK

Trump opens door for Nvidia in China — but both the market and Beijing shrug

Trump is now allowing Nvidia to sell its H200 chips to China.

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Trump approves Nvidia H200 exports to China, with 25% fee attached — report suggests that companies will have to follow strict Beijing rules to import foreign chip, AMD and Intel to benefit from policy shift

The U.S. will allow Nvidia to export its H200 data center accelerators to “approved customers” in China, President Donald Trump announced on Monday.

Tom’s Hardware

Chinese court orders Malaysian Airlines to pay damages to families in MH370 case

Flight MH370 vanished on 8 March 2014 while flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 people aboard, including 227 passengers — most of them Chinese — and 12 crew members.

Euronews

Beijing court orders Malaysian Airlines to pay damages to families of MH370 victims

A Beijing court has ruled that Malaysian Airlines must pay $410,000 each to the families of eight passengers who went missing in the mysterious disappearance of flight MH370 more than a decade ago

The Independent UK

Japan vows ‘resolute’ response after Chinese jets accused of pointing radar at Japanese aircraft

Japan summons Chinese diplomat to ‘strongly protest to the Chinese side’

The Independent UK

Hong Kong voters’ turnout ticks up amid public anger over deadly fire

About a third of eligible voters cast ballots in the 90-seat legislature vote, the first fully vetted under Beijing’s ‘patriots only’ rule

The Independent UK

Hong Kong votes in legislative election after deadly fire

Hong Kong voters are casting ballots Sunday in their second legislative election since a 2021 overhaul eliminated the pro-democracy opposition

The Independent UK

‘Don’t say we didn’t warn you’: Hong Kong foreign media told not to cause trouble after fire

Beijing security agency accuses international journalists of disregarding facts and smearing government

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The Conversation

Why China is watching Trump’s Venezuela campaign closely

Donald Trump’s campaign against Venezuela escalated recently with the US president announcing that the country’s airspace should be considered “closed”. This is a move that has preceded US military interventions in the past, perhaps most notably in Iraq in 2003.

Euronews

China’s bet on home-grown chips pays off with Moore Threads blockbuster debut

China’s latest tech IPO surge shows that US attempts to slow Beijing’s tech ambitions are fuelling an AI race at home.

Benzinga

'China's Nvidia' Moore Threads Shares Surge Over 500% In Blockbuster Shanghai IPO

Shares of chipmaker Moore Threads Technology, dubbed China’s Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), rose as much as 502% as it debuted in Shanghai on Friday.

Benzinga

Lisa Su Says AMD Will Pay Trump's 15% Fee To Resume China AI Chip Sales Despite Beijing's Partial Block On Foreign Silicon

On Thursday, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) CEO Lisa Su said that the company is prepared to restart shipments of its MI308 artificial intelligence chips to China after securing U.S. export licenses.

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Pandas and ping-pong: Macron ending China visit on lighter note

An ancient dam, pandas and ping-pong: French leader Emmanuel Macron concluded his fourth state visit to China on Friday, striking a more relaxed note in the city of Chengdu after tough discussions on Ukraine and trade with his counterpart Xi Jinping a day earlier.

The Independent UK

What to know about Hong Kong's legislative election after a fire raised governance concerns

The deadliest fire in Hong Kong in decades is putting pressure on Beijing’s governance system in the city

The Conversation

What is Taiwan and why is it important? A new study shows Australians struggle to answer these questions

Recently, a new documentary was screened across Australia about the late Taiwanese Australian professor Chwei-Liang Chiou, who dedicated his life to improving relations between Taiwan and Australia.

Euronews

World risks 'disintegration of the international order' as Macron urges Xi to back Ukraine peace

China has provided strong diplomatic support to Russia since its 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine and has also extended an economic lifeline through increased trade.

Tom’s Hardware

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unsure if China would buy its H200 chips if restrictions are relaxed as Beijing prioritizes homegrown AI solutions — 'We don’t know. We have no clue.'

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admits that he has no idea whether Nvidia can sell its H200 chips in China even if Washington allows the company to export them.

Benzinga

Nvidia CEO Huang Blasts Proposed State AI Laws Moments After Trump Meeting

America’s escalating chip crackdown on China took center stage this week, drawing sharp warnings from Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) chief Jensen Huang and investors who say U.S. policy could redefine the future of the semiconductor industry.

Radio France Internationale

Macron urges China to help end Ukraine war and ease Europe trade tensions

On his fourth visit to China since taking office, Emmanuel Macron is urging Beijing to support peace efforts in Ukraine and to address Europe’s long-running trade imbalance.

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