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The Deep Roots of the Heavenly Stems Explained

The Deep Roots of the Heavenly Stems Explained

The Heavenly Stems, a system of ten ordinals, have deep historical roots in ancient China. First attested around 1250 BCE during the Shang dynasty,...
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Wuzhishan City Hosts Rainforest Culture Week to Promote Ethnic Unity

Wuzhishan City Hosts Rainforest Culture Week to Promote Ethnic Unity

Wuzhishan City in Hainan, China, recently concluded its Rainforest Culture Week, an event designed to celebrate ethnic unity and cultural heritage. The festival, held from April 15 to 19, featured a variety of activities including the 'Miss Li · Hainan March 3rd Water Village Show' and a grand parade with ten thousand participants. The event utilized the natural landscape of the Nantian Shengshui Scenic Area, transforming it into a stage for performances that integrated ethnic culture with the environment. Highlights included a water stage debut, a riverside long table banquet, and a ten thousand-person parade. The festival aimed to blend intangible cultural heritage with modern elements like fashion and technology, showcasing the unique cultural and ecological resources of Wuzhishan.
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Physicists Simulate Quantum Process That Could Theoretically End the Universe

Physicists Simulate Quantum Process That Could Theoretically End the Universe

Physicists at Tsinghua University in China have simulated a quantum process known as false vacuum decay, which theoretically could lead to the end of the universe. This concept suggests that the universe might be in a temporary state of false calm, which could transition to a more stable state, potentially expanding and engulfing the universe at the speed of light. The researchers used a laboratory setup involving Rydberg atoms arranged in a ring, which allowed them to simulate the transition between false and true vacuum states. This experiment provides a new way to explore the intersection of quantum theory and relativity, as it confirms theoretical predictions about how false vacuum decay might occur.
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Copper Futures Surge as Chinese Restocking and Record Output Influence Market

Copper Futures Surge as Chinese Restocking and Record Output Influence Market

Copper Futures Surge as Chinese Restocking and Record Output Influence Market
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White House Accuses China of AI Technology Theft Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

White House Accuses China of AI Technology Theft Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy has accused China of conducting 'industrial-scale' AI technology theft, just weeks before a scheduled summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The accusation, detailed in a memorandum, claims that foreign entities, primarily in China, are using proxies to steal American AI innovations. The memo warns that these actions undermine the integrity and reliability of AI models developed through such theft. The accusation comes as the U.S. and China prepare to discuss various issues, including the ongoing war in Iran and technology controls, during the upcoming summit.
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Australian lithium miner PLS says energy security concerns driving demand growth

Australian lithium miner PLS says energy security concerns driving demand growth

By Sruthi Narasimha Chari and Melanie Burton April 24 (Reuters) - PLS is seeing deepening and broadening demand for lithium, partly driven by energy security concerns, CEO Dale Henderson said on Friday as the Australian miner nearly doubled its lithium production and beat analyst estimates.
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Xbox Reverts to Original Name and Announces Strategic Changes Under New CEO

Xbox Reverts to Original Name and Announces Strategic Changes Under New CEO

Xbox Reverts to Original Name and Announces Strategic Changes Under New CEO
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China-Japan Flight Cancellations Surge Amid Political Tensions

China-Japan Flight Cancellations Surge Amid Political Tensions

Flights between China and Japan have experienced significant cancellations, with 2,691 flights scrapped in March alone, according to data from the platform DAST. This represents a cancellation rate of nearly 50%, which is 1.1 percentage points higher than in February. The cancellations are attributed to ongoing political tensions between the two countries. The number of flights that actually took place last month was 2,711, a sharp decline from 5,512 in March 2025, as reported by aviation intelligence firm OAG. Additionally, the number of Chinese tourists visiting Japan has decreased by 55.9% year-on-year, totaling 291,600, according to the Japan National Tourist Organisation.
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US, EU to sign preliminary partnership deal on critical minerals on Friday

US, EU to sign preliminary partnership deal on critical minerals on Friday

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) - The United States and the European Union will sign a memorandum of understanding on Friday for a partnership on critical minerals, the State Department said late on Thursday. • U.S.
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Mercedes steels itself for 'roller coaster' competition in Chinese market

Mercedes steels itself for 'roller coaster' competition in Chinese market

BEIJING, April 24 (Reuters) - Mercedes-Benz will use this year's Beijing auto show to pitch how it plans to navigate China's fiercely competitive car market, where Chief Executive Ola Kaellenius says the German carmaker is facing intense pressure but will not be dragged into a price war.
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Global Energy Markets Face New Era of Shocks Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Global Energy Markets Face New Era of Shocks Amid Geopolitical Tensions

The global energy landscape is experiencing a series of shocks due to geopolitical tensions, military conflicts, and the transition to low-carbon energy sources. Recent events, such as the war in Ukraine and the Iran conflict, have disrupted oil and gas supplies, highlighting vulnerabilities in the current energy model. The blockage of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran has further exacerbated these disruptions. The shift towards renewable energy is accelerating, driven by the need for energy security and independence. However, this transition also introduces new dependencies on low-carbon technologies, primarily concentrated in China, raising concerns about trade and industrial tensions.
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Trump Administration Dismisses Navy Secretary John Phelan Amid Pentagon Upheaval

Trump Administration Dismisses Navy Secretary John Phelan Amid Pentagon Upheaval

Navy Secretary John Phelan has been dismissed from his position, marking the first time a Trump-appointed service chief has been fired since President Trump returned to office. The Pentagon announced Phelan's departure without providing a specific reason, although sources indicate it was due to his slow implementation of shipbuilding reforms and strained relationships with key Pentagon leaders, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Phelan's firing is part of a broader shakeup within the Pentagon, which has seen several high-level dismissals under Hegseth's leadership. The move comes as the U.S. military is under pressure to expand its naval fleet amid tensions with Iran and competition from China's growing shipbuilding industry.