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How AI, delivery drones helped China cut logistics costs to a new low
Beijing brings per unit costs to lowest level on record – though outlays still remain well above levels in most developed economies.
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The defendant, partially named as Martin D. was sentenced for offering US military secrets to China, highlighting espionage concerns amid global tensions.
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How China’s 15-fold rise in Latin America dents US influence: Francisco Urdinez
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China’s AI arms race sees sector brace for major flagship model launch week
A ‘stealth’ model has emerged, while advancements by Alibaba’s Qwen-3.5 and Zhipu’s GLM-5 aim to spur domestic competition following releases by US heavyweights.
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