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How China’s rare earth leadership can impact US defence procurement
Rare earths

How US military power depends on China’s rare earths

As Beijing restricts critical mineral exports, the US defence sector's reliance on China for these essential inputs increasingly jeopardizes its military readiness and supply chain security.

Li Qiang

Video | Chinese premier outlines key priorities for 2025

Video | Why Beijing struggles to attact foreign talent

Climate change

Video | Beijing issues 3rd highest heat warning

'Get scorched or suffocated': Beijing residents grapple with severe summer heat
01:53
Sports

Video | Kenyan marathoner gives China’s He Jie the Beijing win

Artificial intelligence

Beijing launches AI platform to meet country’s rising demand for computing power

The Beijing AI Public Computing Platform aims to alleviate the shortage of computing power in the Chinese capital to help nurture local champions in their quest to develop local rivals to ChatGPT and Google Bard.

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Transportation

Video | Icy track blamed for Beijing train mishap

Over 100 injured in Beijing commuter train mishap blamed on icy track
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Semiconductors

China chip design expert warns of losses due to industry overcrowding

President of integrated circuit design at the China Semiconductor Industry Association says that large swathes of the domestic chip industry would end up in the red this year.

Artificial intelligence

China’s AI talent in short supply amid surging demand triggered by ChatGPT race

For every five new jobs in artificial intelligence in China, there are only two qualified workers available, a sign of the serious shortage of talent in the hot sector, according to a new report.

Flooding in China

Video | Death toll rises in Beijing floods, with 27 people still missing

11 dead, 27 missing in Beijing floods as Tropical Storm Doksuri lashes northern China
02:15
Weather

Video | Scorching temperatures in China’s capital

China heatwave scorches capital Beijing, as residents brace for rising temperatures
01:46

Video | 12 detained after dozens killed in Beijing hospital fire

TV shows and streaming video

US streaming giant Hulu cuts 200 jobs in Beijing research centre

US streaming giant Hulu is downsizing its research and development centre in Beijing, cutting around 200 employees, according to people familiar with the matter.

Espionage

Video | Biden downplays impact of balloon incident on US-China relations

Chinese balloon row: Joe Biden says US-China relations have not taken a big hit
02:34

Video | Beijing’s iconic Sanlitun bar street closes down after 29 years

The last opening night: patrons bid farewell to Beijing’s iconic Sanlitun bar street
04:13
Coronavirus China

Video | China’s zero-Covid policy sparks protests around country

Coronavirus pandemic: All stories

Video | Beijing marathon back after 2 years of Covid cancellations

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Coronavirus China

Video | Booze for books as Beijing bars struggle to stay in business

Beijing bars offering cocktails in exchange for old books as owners try to ride out pandemic
04:10

Video | Vendors turn to car boot sales in Beijing

Video | Train hygiene cleaners race to beat the heat

Combating COVID-19 together

Video | Millions again under lockdown in China

Tens of millions under lockdown in China following outbreak of Covid BA.5 subvariant
02:01
Coronavirus pandemic: All stories

Video | Surge in demand for Peking duck

Peking duck sales spike in Beijing despite city’s Covid-19 ban on indoor dining
01:44
Protests around the world

Video | Beijing students protest Covid-19 curbs on campus

Coronavirus China

Video | Beijingers panic buy amid lockdown talk

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

Video | Winter Olympics torch relay under way

Beijing kicks off torch relay ahead of 2022 Winter Olympics
01:07

Video | Beijing flag-raising ceremony marks China’s 72nd National Day

Beijing flag-raising ceremony marks China’s 72nd National Day
01:59
Apple

Video | iPhone 13 draws crowds in Beijing

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

Video | China skiers train for Beijing 2022

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