Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
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Alibaba to Invest $52 Billion in AI and Cloud as China Ramps Up Tech Ambitions
Alibaba Group announced plans to invest 380 billion yuan ($52 billion) in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure over the next three years, signaling the company's aggressive push into emerging technologies amid China's broader efforts to position itself as a global leader in AI. 
Alibaba Group announced plans to invest 380 billion yuan ($52 billion) in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure over the next three years, signaling the company's aggressive push into emerging technologies amid China's broader efforts to position itself as a global leader in AI. -
Russia Launches Largest Drone Attack on Ukraine on Eve of War Anniversary
Russia carried out its most extensive drone assault on Ukraine overnight into Sunday, launching 267 Iranian-made attack drones in a widespread offensive that killed at least three people and destroyed critical infrastructure. The attack came just a day before the third anniversary of Moscow's full-scale invasion, further intensifying the ongoing conflict. 
Russia carried out its most extensive drone assault on Ukraine overnight into Sunday, launching 267 Iranian-made attack drones in a widespread offensive that killed at least three people and destroyed critical infrastructure. The attack came just a day before the third anniversary of Moscow's full-scale invasion, further intensifying the ongoing conflict. -
China’s Live-Fire Naval Exercise Near Australia Disrupts Flights, Raises Security Concerns
The Chinese navy conducted a live-fire exercise in international waters between Australia and New Zealand on Friday, prompting concerns from Australian officials over the short notice given and causing airlines to divert flights. Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles confirmed that while China adhered to international law in providing notice, the limited time frame created operational challenges. 
The Chinese navy conducted a live-fire exercise in international waters between Australia and New Zealand on Friday, prompting concerns from Australian officials over the short notice given and causing airlines to divert flights. Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles confirmed that while China adhered to international law in providing notice, the limited time frame created operational challenges. -
U.S. Sends B-1B Bombers to Korean Peninsula in Show of Force Against North Korea
The United States deployed two B-1B bombers to the Korean Peninsula on Thursday for a joint military exercise with South Korea, marking the first aerial drill between the two allies since President Donald Trump's return to the White House. The move, which comes amid heightened tensions with North Korea, underscores Washington's commitment to deterring Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions. 
The United States deployed two B-1B bombers to the Korean Peninsula on Thursday for a joint military exercise with South Korea, marking the first aerial drill between the two allies since President Donald Trump's return to the White House. The move, which comes amid heightened tensions with North Korea, underscores Washington's commitment to deterring Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions. -
North Korea Condemns US Sanctions and Military Drills, Pledges Nuclear Expansion
North Korea on Tuesday denounced U.S.-led efforts to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula, calling them an "absurd" pursuit and vowing to expand its nuclear arsenal. The statement from Pyongyang's Foreign Ministry came after a high-level security meeting in Munich, where the U.S., South Korea, and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to countering North Korea's weapons program through sanctions and enhanced military cooperation. 
North Korea on Tuesday denounced U.S.-led efforts to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula, calling them an "absurd" pursuit and vowing to expand its nuclear arsenal. The statement from Pyongyang's Foreign Ministry came after a high-level security meeting in Munich, where the U.S., South Korea, and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to countering North Korea's weapons program through sanctions and enhanced military cooperation. -
China Condemns U.S. Over Taiwan Policy Shift, Demands Reversal
China has condemned the United States for revising its official stance on Taiwan, demanding that Washington "correct its mistakes" after the U.S. State Department removed a statement from its website that explicitly said it does not support Taiwan's independence. 
China has condemned the United States for revising its official stance on Taiwan, demanding that Washington "correct its mistakes" after the U.S. State Department removed a statement from its website that explicitly said it does not support Taiwan's independence. -
Alibaba’s Jack Ma Returns to Spotlight as Xi Seeks Private Sector Revival
Chinese President Xi Jinping convened a high-profile meeting with leading private-sector executives, including Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma, in Beijing on Monday, in a move widely seen as an effort to reassure the business community following years of regulatory crackdowns. 
Chinese President Xi Jinping convened a high-profile meeting with leading private-sector executives, including Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma, in Beijing on Monday, in a move widely seen as an effort to reassure the business community following years of regulatory crackdowns. -
China Accuses Australia of ‘False Narratives’ After Fighter Jet Incident in South China Sea
China has accused Australia of spreading "false narratives" and provoking tensions following an aerial confrontation over the South China Sea, where a Chinese military jet released flares near an Australian surveillance aircraft earlier this week. 
China has accused Australia of spreading "false narratives" and provoking tensions following an aerial confrontation over the South China Sea, where a Chinese military jet released flares near an Australian surveillance aircraft earlier this week. -
Taiwan Pledges U.S. Investment, Semiconductor Talks Amid Trump Tariff Pressure
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Friday his administration would step up communication with the United States and increase investments following former President Donald Trump's push for reciprocal tariffs on trade partners. The move comes as Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for the 2024 election, has signaled an intent to restore semiconductor manufacturing within the U.S., citing Taiwan's dominance in the industry. 
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Friday his administration would step up communication with the United States and increase investments following former President Donald Trump's push for reciprocal tariffs on trade partners. The move comes as Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for the 2024 election, has signaled an intent to restore semiconductor manufacturing within the U.S., citing Taiwan's dominance in the industry. -
Tensions Rise as Chinese Warships Near Australia Following South China Sea Confrontation
Australia has lodged a formal protest against China after a Chinese fighter jet released flares dangerously close to an Australian surveillance aircraft over the South China Sea. The incident, which Australia's defense minister described as "unsafe and unprofessional," comes as a Chinese naval task force approaches Australian waters, raising further concerns about Beijing's expanding military presence in the Pacific. 
Australia has lodged a formal protest against China after a Chinese fighter jet released flares dangerously close to an Australian surveillance aircraft over the South China Sea. The incident, which Australia's defense minister described as "unsafe and unprofessional," comes as a Chinese naval task force approaches Australian waters, raising further concerns about Beijing's expanding military presence in the Pacific.
