Author: Resham

Europe Steps into the Spotlight at Taiwan’s Largest Defence Exhibition For decades, the United States has dominated Taiwan’s arms market. However, at the recent Taipei Aerospace and Defence Technology Exhibition, European countries made a noticeable entrance. This shift signals a cautious but growing willingness in Europe to engage with Taiwan, despite concerns over provoking China. Taiwan, a self-governed democracy, has relied heavily on US weapons. Most European nations avoided major defence deals with Taiwan for over 30 years, fearing backlash from Beijing. China considers Taiwan part of its territory, a claim the island firmly rejects. Taiwan insists that only its…

Trump and Xi Aim to Strike TikTok Deal Amid Rising US-China Tensions US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to speak on Friday in their first known call in three months. A key topic on their agenda is an agreement to keep TikTok running in the US. The conversation also aims to ease tensions between the two global powers, which remain locked in a trade and technology standoff. While US officials confirmed the call, China has not publicly acknowledged it. The discussion comes amid preparations for a possible in-person meeting between the two leaders at the…

Huawei Unveils AI Chip Plans to Boost China’s Tech Independence Huawei has revealed its long-term strategy for developing artificial intelligence (AI) chips, marking a major step in China’s efforts to reduce reliance on foreign technology suppliers such as Nvidia. At its annual Connect conference in Shanghai, Huawei outlined its roadmap for Ascend AI chips and Kunpeng server chips. This public disclosure signals growing confidence in China’s domestic chip industry and intensifies the ongoing technology rivalry between China and the US. Major Advances in AI Hardware Eric Xu, Huawei’s rotating chairman, stated that the company plans to launch new AI chips…

Nvidia RTX6000D Chip Struggles to Gain Traction in China Nvidia’s new RTX6000D, a chip designed for the Chinese market, has seen limited interest since its release. Despite being tailored for artificial intelligence inference tasks, several major tech firms have opted not to place orders, according to sources familiar with procurement discussions. The RTX6000D is priced at about 50,000 yuan ($7,000). However, testing results suggest it lags behind the RTX5090, a high-performance chip banned in China but still accessible on the grey market for less than half the price. This performance gap, coupled with its high cost, has discouraged companies from…

US and China Reach TikTok Framework Deal Ahead of Trump-Xi Call US and Chinese officials have announced a framework deal to shift ownership of TikTok to a US-controlled entity, easing tensions ahead of a scheduled call between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping this Friday. The agreement follows months of stalled negotiations, with the popular short-video app—used by 170 million Americans—at the centre of national security concerns. Both countries hope the deal will help calm a wider trade conflict that has disrupted global markets. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that the outline of the agreement was reached during…

China Achieves Major Refuelling Milestone in High Orbit, May Outpace US in Moon Race China has reportedly completed a satellite-to-satellite refuelling mission in geosynchronous orbit—an impressive achievement that could give it an edge over the US in the race to return astronauts to the moon. According to former officials from US space agencies, this operation marks both a technological breakthrough and a bold demonstration of orbital capability. Massive Manoeuvre in Geosynchronous Orbit Two Chinese satellites, Shijian-21 and Shijian-25, have been docked about 36,000km above Earth since early July. Their mission, though not officially confirmed, is widely believed to involve transferring…

Netflix Chief Product Officer Eunice Kim to Depart After Leading Key Innovations Eunice Kim, Netflix’s Chief Product Officer since 2023, will leave the company, the streaming platform announced on Wednesday. Chief Technology Officer Elizabeth Stone will step into the role on an interim basis. A Key Figure in Netflix’s Growth Strategy Kim joined Netflix in 2021 and played a pivotal role in leading its consumer product innovation team. Among her notable achievements was spearheading a major redesign of Netflix’s connected-TV interface, launched in May 2025. The updated interface aimed to simplify navigation and enhance the overall user experience for the…

Rising Wildfires Boost Global Demand for De Havilland Canada’s DHC 515 Waterbomber As wildfires intensify worldwide, demand is surging for De Havilland Canada’s new DHC 515 waterbomber, the only aircraft purpose-built to scoop and drop water directly on wildfires. Developed at a facility near Calgary International Airport, the amphibious plane is seen as a crucial addition to global firefighting fleets. The DHC 515 follows a legacy that began in the late 1960s with the Canadair CL-215, later updated with the CL-415 in the 1990s. Both earlier models remain vital tools in firefighting operations across the globe. Production of those aircraft…

Sweden Introduces AI Music Licence to Protect Songwriters’ Rights Sweden’s music rights organisation, STIM, has launched a new licence that allows artificial intelligence companies to train their models using copyrighted music while ensuring fair compensation for creators. The move seeks to strike a balance between innovation and protecting the rights of songwriters and composers. A Legal Framework for AI and Music STIM, which represents over 100,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers, announced the initiative on Tuesday. The licence permits AI companies to legally access and use copyrighted music for training purposes. In return, music creators will receive royalties. This development…

Amnesty Accuses Pakistan of Mass Surveillance Through Phone-Tapping and Chinese Firewall Amnesty International has accused Pakistan of running one of the most extensive surveillance systems outside China, using both phone-tapping and a Chinese-built internet firewall to monitor millions of citizens. In a report released on Tuesday, the rights group said the system enables authorities to suppress dissent and restrict free expression. According to Amnesty, Pakistan’s Lawful Intercept Management System (LIMS) allows intelligence agencies to monitor at least four million mobile phones at any time. Alongside this, a firewall known as WMS 2.0 can block or slow two million internet sessions…