Yong Jian | The Chinese A.I. software sector continues to outperform the US and Europe.
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Another Game Changer: After DeepSeek, China’s Manus Surpasses Open AI in Benchmark Tests
U.S. Chip-Making Dream Awakes to Labor Crisis Reality
Michael Moats | It’s still not clear where exactly the US plans to find the skilled engineers needed to staff all its planned new microchip plants.
SUNDAY SCREENING: The Real Impact of the Silk Road (2024)
SUNDAY SCREENING | Our weekly documentary curated by the editorial team at 21WIRE.
How China Could Take Taiwan – Without Firing a Shot
21WIRE | Here is the military and economic alternative to engaging in all-out war.
China’s Foreign Policy: Five Takeaways From The Third Session
21WIRE | Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets the press on the sideline of the third session of the 14th National People’s Congress.
China’s ‘Two Sessions 2025’: Policy Roadmap For The Year Ahead
21WIRE | Key takeaways from Beijing’s government work report.
Why America is Worried About China’s New Canal in Cambodia
21WIRE | Both Vietnam and America are extremely worried about the geostrategic implications of this new development.
Inside China’s ‘Secret’ Laser Facility
Asia Times | Yes, you heard that right: China, and not the US, is taking the lead in laser fusion.
Africa’s Role in Shaping a Multipolar Future
21WIRE | How will African nations navigate the new multipolar landscape?
South Caucasus Instability and New Battle for the ‘Middle Corridor’
Freddie Ponton | This key region is now prone to instability as US strengthens ties with Armenia and whilst sanctioning both Georgia and Azerbaijan.
China Isn’t Panicking Over Trump, As Tariffs Could Backfire
Asia Times | IMF believes Trump’s tariffs could end up hurting US economy more than China.
China vs America: The Battle for Africa’s Critical Minerals
21WIRE | The world’s two premier superpowers locked into a race to control the world’s critical minerals.
US Missile Shield Failing Against China, Russia and North Korea
Gabriel Honrada | Outdated U.S. systems and limited interceptor capability have causes U.S. to fall way behind Asia and Russian defense architecture.
Greenland’s Critical Role in America’s ‘National Security’
21WIRE | Understanding the United States’ possible economic and security arrangement with Greenland.
Trump 2.0: Unable to Tame Inflation, His Trade War May Backfire – Starting with Asia
21WIRE | While Asia is bracing for impact, the largest risk here might be to the United States itself.
China Hits Jackpot: World’s Largest Gold Deposit Found, Worth Over $80 Billion
Science Alert | Another boon for BRICS?
SUNDAY SCREENING: CHIP WAR – The Race for Semiconductor Supremacy (2023)
SUNDAY SCREENING | The global semiconductor shortage is reshaping geopolitics and the coming trade wars.
Trump vs China: Asia Braces Itself for Tariff Wars, More Saber Rattling
21WIRE | The problem with Trump’s tariff-heavy response to Washington’s new number one boogeyman, China.
BRICS Coin – Part 2: To Kazan and Beyond
Blake Lovewell | Parallel finance: what to expect coming out of Kazan this week.