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China's ex-train driver, who “doesn’t speak English” makes an AI film in 10 days using $440; Hollywood filmmaker wants to hire him

A former train driver, Liu Ziyu, gained international acclaim for his AI-generated short film, 'Zombie Scavenger,' created in just 10 days for $440. Hollywood filmmaker PJ Acetturo praised the work and offered him a job, but Liu prefers to focus on his projects in China due to his limited English.

The Economic Times

EngineAI Launches Shenzhen Intelligent Manufacturing Base as First Batch of T800 Humanoid Robots Roll Off the Production Line to Begin Mass Delivery

SHENZHEN, China, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EngineAI Robotics, an innovator in humanoid robots, announced the official launch of EngineAI Intelligent Manufacturing (Honghualing, Shenzhen) Base, alongside the rollout of the first batch of its flagship T800 full-size humanoid robots. This milestone marks the company's decisive entry into a new phase…

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Hormuz exposes China's Indian Ocean vulnerability, new report

A new report suggests China's maritime vulnerability begins at the Strait of Hormuz, not the Strait of Malacca, creating a strategic competition arena in the Indian Ocean. This region is re-emerging as a key theatre, with China's energy dependence exposing vulnerabilities to rivals like India, France, and the US.

The Economic Times

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Hong Kong overtakes Switzerland as world's largest cross-border wealth hub, BCG finds

Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the world's largest cross-border wealth hub, driven by an initial public offering (IPO) bonanza and capital inflows from mainland China, according to Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

Bangkok Post

China is building launch pads near its nuclear missile silos

China is constructing a massive military complex in its desert regions. Satellite images reveal a sprawling network of launch pads and bunkers. This infrastructure is designed to safeguard China's nuclear missiles. The development signals a significant upgrade in Beijing's nuclear deterrent capabilities. It underscores intensifying nuclear competition with the United…

The Economic Times

Is the ‘Quad’ dying a slow death? Even with Trump, it still has a vital role to play

Analysts have tried to make sense of US President Donald Trump’s second term with countless, sometimes contradictory, labels. He’s isolationist and transactional. He’s a populist. Or, more recently, a neoconservative.

The Conversation

Philippines frees Chinese steel plant workers from detention

BEIJING — Sixty-four Chinese citizens detained ‌in the Philippines have been released after the Philippine justice department ruled there was insufficient evidence for the allegations ⁠they faced, China's embassy in the Southeast Asian country said.

Bangkok Post

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Humanoids dance and thread needles as Japanese robotics developers look to outdo Chinese

The Humanoids Summit Tokyo showcases advanced robotics, highlighting China's growing influence

AAP

Applied Materials Bets AI Boom Will Drive Logic, DRAM and Packaging Growth

Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) Chief Executive Officer Gary Dickerson said artificial intelligence is driving a multi-year expansion in semiconductor manufacturing demand, with the company positioned around the areas he described as the fastest-growing parts of wafer fab equipment spending. Speaki

MarketBeat

Zuobiao "Roy" Yuan on the Growing Need for Better Resources Around Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

Zuobiao "Roy" Yuan, founder of Yi Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, PhD and Licensed Acupuncturist, believes that growing public interest in integrative care has also exposed a major resource gap around traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture.

International Business Times

Hainan: A Microcosm of China's Opening Up

HAIKOU, China, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from Hainan International Media Center:On December 18, 2025, Hainan, an island province just off the southern tip of the Chinese mainland, launched special customs operations. It is a landmark initiative in the country's efforts to further high-standard opening up with the…

AAP

Supermicro says it assisted Taiwanese authorities in server smuggling bust that led to three arrests — company issues statement on working with US, Taiwan to block illicit diversion of servers to China

Supermicro says it worked directly with Taiwanese authorities on a server smuggling bust that led to the seizure of 50 servers and three arrests.

Tom’s Hardware

XPENG Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

XPENG (NYSE:XPEV) said it expects a sharp rebound in second-quarter deliveries after a weaker first quarter, while management outlined a broader push to position the company around “physical AI” applications including advanced driver assistance, Robotaxis and humanoid robots. Co-founder, Chairman a

MarketBeat

Chinese chemists test 'self-cleaning' fabric coating that can remove stains without laundry detergent

Material scientists in China have created a new kind of coating that keeps clothes clean without the need for wasteful detergents. It could reduce the water and electricity costs of doing laundry by 80%.

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The Guardian - UK

EU to discuss potential restrictions on Chinese imports amid fears of overreliance

Concerns among leaders in bloc that surge in imports could lead to decline similar to that of US rust belt towns

France 24

Space race heats up between US, China as NASA lays out Moon base plans

NASA has unveiled its plans to send humans to the Moon, which include establishing a permanent presence on Earth's nearest satellite by the 2030s. It comes as China moves ahead with its own lunar ambitions, launching three astronauts into outer space. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Michelle L. D.…

The Independent UK

Minibus crash on highway in central China kills 13 people

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Lenovo pulls its controversial G02 retro handheld from sale – starting a chain reaction that could decimate the retro gaming market

Lenovo's £60 / $80 retro gaming handheld is no longer available outside of China

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The Conversation

The Strait of Hormuz: The supply chain loop that broke the world

It took only five days after the attack on Iran by the United States and Israel in late February for Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital energy and maritime chokepoints.

The Economic Times

China's DJI says its drones not a risk, urges US to lift ban on new models

DJI, the world's largest dronemaker, filed a lawsuit in February challenging ‌a U.S. ⁠Federal ⁠Communications Commission decision in December to bar imports of its new models and key components.

TechRadar

GCHQ debuts world-first AI cyber defense system to detect threats across critical national infrastructure, airlines, telecoms, and major companies

The UK wants to use AI to defend against Russia and China's "relentless attacks" on critical infrastructure.

MarketBeat

Arbe Robotics Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Arbe Robotics (NASDAQ:ARBE) reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $0.5 million and said it is broadening its business from automotive radar chipsets into complete radar systems for automotive, defense, security, infrastructure and other perception-focused markets. On the company’s earnings call, n

PC Gamer

LG reportedly denies plans to sell TV business to Hisense, but there's probably still a display war coming that could impact the PC

Even though the part of LG that actually makes display panels wasn't implicated, China's industry is still coming...

AAP

Haier Biomedical Achieves Double No. 1 Ranking in Euromonitor's Global Life Science Lab Equipment Report, Caps Three-Phase Global Expansion

QINGDAO, China, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Haier Biomedical (SHA: 688139) has been named the No. 1 Chinese brand in global life science laboratory equipment sales and No. 1 in overseas sales in the same category, according to 2025 data published by Euromonitor International. The dual ranking places Haier Biomedical…

AAP

New Innovations, Expanding Partnerships, and Tourism Resilience at Trip.com Group's Envision 2026

SHANGHAI, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global travel services provider Trip.com Group today reaffirmed confidence in the long-term future of global tourism, unveiling new innovations, partnerships and initiatives set to shape the next phase of travel growth. At its annual Envision Global Partner Conference, the Group brought together 3500…

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