Day: May 11, 2025

High-level trade talks between the US and China kick off this weekend in Geneva, with the Trump administration signaling it may slash tariffs as high as 145% down to 60% or even 34%. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng lead the negotiations, which could yield immediate relief for both economies. Key issues include curbing fentanyl exports, lifting rare earth restrictions, and stabilizing strained bilateral ties. Markets are watching closely for signs of de-escalation.Subscribe for full analysis on global markets, policy shifts, and economic trends.00:00 Introduction 00:17 US Eyes Tariff Cuts in Geneva Talks With China 03:39 Philippine Growth | Japan’s Gold Exports Surge07:21 UK-US Trade Deal

Last week, the media reported, again, that Chinese researchers used a quantum computer to crack a widely-used internet security protocol called RSA encryption. How much do we need to worry about it? Is the “quantum apocalypse” near, as some have claimed? Let’s take a look.

When East meets West, history doesn’t just cross borders—it weaves new legacies.More than a thousand years ago, a group of Jewish merchants from Persia followed the Silk Road deep into the heart of imperial China. There, these Jewish settlers built a life that defied expectations. They kept reading the Torah in Hebrew, kept a kosher diet, and celebrated Passover—all while adopting Chinese surnames, mastering Confucian texts, and passing the imperial exams to serve as Ming officials. For centuries, they stood at the cultural crossroads, living as Jews in a Confucian empire, preserving both tradition and adaptation in perfect balance.But in modern times, that delicate balance began to unravel—until, one day in 2016, five Chinese women appeared at Jerusalem’s Western Wall, praying in Hebrew with tears in their eyes. This is a story of two worlds, two civilizations, and one enduring faith—the untold journey of China’s lost Jews, and their path from Kaifeng to Jerusalem.

China may have played a role in Canada’s recent election. And that’s not even the worst of it

After more than a month of stalemate, a major update has come in the ongoing U.S.-China tariff war. At 6:00 AM on 7th, Beijing time, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Vice Premier He Lifeng would visit Switzerland from May 9th to 12th for talks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. This meeting is seen by many as a potential “breakthrough” in the face of the 145% versus 125% tariff standoff between the two countries and has drawn significant attention.Join this channel to get access to perks:

Barbara Woodward, the U.K.’s ambassador to the United Nations and a former envoy to China, is a top contender to lead MI6, Britain’s foreign intelligence agency. But her candidacy is drawing fire from critics who say she was reluctant to challenge China over human rights abuses in Xinjiang, as well as her lack of direct intelligence experience. 📹 Reporter(s): Dolphine Chen/Chris Gorin#TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews #MI6 #UK #China-

Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., discusses U.S.- China trade talks in Switzerland and more on ‘Sunday Morning Futures.’ #foxnews #news #politics #china #trump

Xi Jinping’s trip to Moscow was meant to showcase a powerful China–Russia alliance—but the outcome isn’t what Xi had anticipated. Putin avoided siding with Beijing against the U.S. and quietly pressured Xi to relocate China’s industrial base to Russia. Then came the footage Beijing never wanted the world to see: close-ups of Xi displaying signs of possible health issues. From shaky head movements and a bald patch to a mysterious black cup, the cameras of foreign media have historically revealed more than state media ever would. A closer look at China–Russia ties—and the health of the man behind China’s most closely guarded secret.

At Thursday’s Senate Commerce Committee hearing, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) questioned OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other top AI leaders.Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more:

The Nigerian military signed a deal with Chinese state-owned weapons manufacturer Norinco to set up a factory as part of an effort to develop a domestic arms production capacity in the West African country.The deal is the latest in a series of announcements about increased Chinese weapons sales to African militaries, which are rapidly changing battlefield dynamics across the continent. This week, Eric, Cobus & Géraud discuss how Chinese drones, surface-to-air missile systems, and other advanced arms technologies are now commonplace, often available at a much lower cost than comparable weapons from the U.S. and Europe.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs have shaken the global economy, including critical semiconductor supplies chains. In response, major companies like Taiwan’s TSMC and the United States’s Nvidia have attempted to tread carefully to avoid provoking either Washington or Beijing. Which countries and companies will be hit hardest? How can Taiwan protect both its domestic economy and its overseas investments? And how significant is Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s recent trip to Beijing? This episode explores the intensifying competition within the global chip industry, China’s response to the U.S. economic tactics, and what Taiwan is doing to safeguard its chip leadership. Our guests: Rocky Uriankhai SciTech Power Research CEO Chenlung Kuo United Daily News Deputy in Chief 00:00:00 – Trade War Hits Semiconductor Sector 00:01:13 – How Are Tariffs Altering Supply Chains? 00:01:43 – Is China the U.S.’s Main Target? 00:04:34 – What Is Driving China’s Quick Response? 00:07:34 – Who Will Be Hardest Hit by U.S. tariffs? 00:11:45 – Can TSMC Dodge a Major Hit? 00:14:57 – How Can Taiwan Safeguard Its Chip Leadership? 00:18:18 – How Risky Are TSMC’s Overseas Investments? 00:23:13 – How Significant Was Nvidia CEO’s China Trip?