Tag: China
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AI Education in China: Why AI Is Now a Core Part of Elementary Curricula
China’s Bold Move: AI in the Early Classroom Across China, the ambition to prepare tomorrow’s workforce is driving a rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) education, from pilot programs to nationwide curriculum standards. In some elementary schools, AI isn’t an elective or optional after-school activity—it’s embedded in daily lessons. The shift reflects a broader national…
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Starmer urged to confront China over £2bn British Steel bill
Background: Why the £2bn bill matters The future of British Steel has long hinged on a delicate balance between national strategy and international investment. The current dispute centers on who should bear the cost of cleaning up legacy pollution and decommissioning obligations tied to the former state of British Steel, now owned by Jingye Group…
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Starmer urged to face down China over £2bn bill for British Steel
UK politicians press Starmer to demand Jingye accountability As Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer heads to Beijing amid rising tensions over the British steel industry, political observers say the prime minister-in-waiting should push China’s Jingye Group to bear the full £2 billion cost of cleaning up legacy pollution from British Steel. Critics argue that letting…
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Secrets, Scandal and Nuclear Treason: Inside Xi’s Military Purge
Overview: A High-Stakes Housecleaning China’s leadership has long kept the inner workings of the military tightly guarded. In recent years, President Xi Jinping has undertook a sweeping reform of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), publicly framed as a modernization effort but widely interpreted by analysts as a decisive purge aimed at consolidating control over the…
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Could China Win a New Global Hegemony? The Simandou Iron Ore Project and Geopolitical Calculus
Introduction: A pivotal resource in a changing world As major powers recalibrate their strategies in a shifting geopolitical landscape, access to critical minerals has become a central battleground. The Simandou iron ore project in Guinea, with its accompanying rail corridor to the coast and a purpose-built barge port on the Morébaya river estuary, stands as…
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Can China Win a New Global Hegemony? Lessons from Simandou and Guinea’s Ore Route
Introduction: A race for global influence A rising China faces a long-term competition for global influence, especially as Western alliances adapt to shifting economic power. The Simandou iron ore project in Guinea—featuring the mines, a dedicated rail corridor to the coast, and a purpose-built barge port at Morébaya—offers a concrete case study in how resource…
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Could China Win a Global Hegemony War? The Simandou Iron Ore Project and Geopolitical Consequences
Introduction: A High-Stakes, High-Color Geopolitical Gambit The world is watching a potential struggle for global hegemony, where economic leverage, military power, and control of critical resources intersect. One of the most consequential flashpoints is in West Africa, where the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea represents not just a mining operation but a geopolitical lever.…
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Chongqing’s 8D City: Living Between Levels on China’s Hillbound Metropolis
Understanding Chongqing’s 8D City Concept Rising from the folds of southwest China, Chongqing is often described as an “8D city” — not a literal rating, but a way to capture how elevation and terrain redefine daily life. Built along steep valleys and over rugged hills, this megacity blends urban density with verticality. Residents routinely navigate…
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No absolute relationships: What makes China’s probe of top general Zhang Youxia unusual and remarkable
Overview: A remarkable probe at the top of China’s military The investigation into China’s highest-ranking general, Zhang Youxia, has sparked wide attention as one of the most unusual episodes in the country’s ongoing military overhaul. Known for his close ties to President Xi Jinping, Zhang’s position—part of the inner core of the People’s Liberation Army…
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No Absolute Relationships: What Makes China’s Probe of Top General Zhang Youxia Unusual and Remarkable
Introduction: A rare probe of China’s top military figure China’s ongoing military shake-up has taken an unexpected turn with the investigation of general Zhang Youxia, a towering figure in the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and a trusted ally of President Xi Jinping. The case is striking not only because of Zhang’s high rank but also…