New Rule Blocks U.S. Investors From Helping China Develop Advanced Military Tech

A rare point of bipartisan agreement backs a Treasury Department regulation to curb and track American investments in AI and technology that could boost a major U.S. rival.

Business - Inc. - October 29

Meta’s Llama Used to Develop AI Model for China’s Military

Researchers connected to the People’s Liberation Army created a chatbot model based on Meta’s Large-Language Model AI.

Business - Inc. - November 1

Judge rules New York cannot block Texas from sending migrant buses

A state court judge ruled that New York City cannot block Texas from sending buses with migrants, who have crossed the U.S.-Mexico border, to the Big Apple. Judge Mary Rosado said in a ruling on ...

Politics - The Hill - November 9

US cements rule to limit high-tech investments to China

The Treasury Department cemented a final rule on Monday that limits those in the United States from investing in certain technologies to China that could bolster the nation's military and threaten ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

TSMC to close door on producing advanced AI chips for China from Monday

World’s biggest contract chipmaker acts to ensure it is in line with US restrictions on Chinese access to latest processors

World - Financial Times - November 8

U.S. citizen arrested in Germany on suspicion of offering military intelligence to China

A U.S. citizen suspected of offering intelligence about the American military to China has been arrested in the German city of Frankfurt.

Germany says American contractor tried to pass China info on U.S. military

German authorities have arrested an American man they say tried to pass intelligence to China after working as a civilian contractor for the U.S. military.

Regardless of Election Result, U.S.-China Tech War Getting Hotter

The tech rivalry and jockeying for commercial and military advantage will continue whether Trump or Harris is in the White House, say experts.

Business - Inc. - October 23

U.S. Factory Towns Laid Low by the ‘China Shock’ Are Benefiting From New Investments

Communities that suffered the worst of plant closings in recent decades are now gaining an outsize share of fresh investment and new jobs.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

The New Investment Superpower Outflanking China and the U.S. in Africa

The tiny United Arab Emirates has invested billions in east Africa, where it is now emerging as a significant player, at times muscling out China and annoying the U.S.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

China's space station gets new crew as Beijing advances Xi's "space dream"

A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.

China has increased military flights near Taiwan by 300%, U.S. general says

Gen. Kevin Schneider, a top US commander in the region, told NBC News that Chinese military flights have increased dramatically since Taiwan’s new president took office in May.

Politics - NBC News - November 8

FirstFT: Partner pay at US law firms hits record levels

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World - Financial Times - October 25

Why Georgia’s EU future is on the ballot in historic parliament vote

Also in this newsletter: Russian migrant-smuggling ring busted

World - Financial Times - October 25

Nvidia advances robot learning and humanoid development with AI and simulation tools

Nvidia revealed new AI and simulation tools that will advance robot learning and humanoid development. The world’s biggest tech company by valuation (worth $3.432 trillion) said that the tools will ...

Tech - VentureBeat - November 6

Tech giants are investing in 'sovereign AI' to help Europe cut its dependence on the U.S.

Tech giants are investing in the development of "sovereign" AI models in Europe to reduce the region's dependence on largely U.S.-controlled infrastructure.

Business - CNBC - November 14

Mali's ruling military appoints new prime minister, a day after his predecessor was fired

Mali’s ruling junta has appointed a new prime minister from the ranks of the military generals, a day after firing his predecessor for criticizing the military regime

World - ABC News - 7 hours ago

Jokic's triple-double, 29 from Westbrook, Watson's game-saving block help Nuggets hand Thunder first loss

Denver got the win despite Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon being out.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

U.S. Turns to China to Stop North Korean Troops From Fighting for Russia

American agencies have assessed that China dislikes the growing partnership between Russia and North Korea. The State Department has raised the troop issue with Chinese diplomats.

World - The New York Times - November 1

U.S. Chip Toolmakers Move to Cut China From Supply Chains

Applied Materials and Lam Research are telling vendors to follow new restrictions, spurred by U.S. government pressure.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

China rivalry will continue 'into the next decade,' U.S. ambassador tells NBC News

The United States will judge China “on its actions, not just its words,” U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns said, as the two rivals try to improve ties.

New details on China's alleged efforts to interfere in U.S. politics

The Washington Post is reporting that a group of hackers linked to the Chinese government collected audio recordings from phone calls of American political figures, including an unnamed Donald ...

With Dreams of a Lunar Outpost, China Takes New Risks in Space Race With U.S.

China put its space ambitions on display before dawn on Wednesday as it blasted three astronauts into orbit from a remote desert launch center.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

China Braces for a New Era of U.S. Rivalry With Trump’s Return

Beijing is expecting more volatility and competition with the United States, though a lackluster economy may limit China’s options for pushing back.

World - The New York Times - November 7

Indonesia’s new leader calls for collaboration with China before heading to the U.S.

Indonesia’s new leader called for collaboration rather than confrontation with China after the signing of $10 billion in new deals between the two countries.

China Displays New Stealth Fighter in Race to Match U.S.

The public debut of weapons at a Chinese airshow comes as concerns grow in Washington over Beijing’s expanding military power.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 12

What the new Trump presidency could mean for U.S.-China relations

CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has been speaking to experts in Hong Kong about how China is preparing for the incoming Trump administration and the tariffs on Chinese goods that the ...

Biden and Xi Meet, Delivering Messages Seemingly Intended for Trump

Donald J. Trump has promised a more aggressive approach, after the Biden administration worked to avoid open conflict with Beijing.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

U.S. citizen who helped Russia from Ukraine appears in Moscow

A U.S. citizen who was spirited out of eastern Ukraine by Russian special forces after helping the Kremlin target Ukrainian troops said in Moscow on Saturday he had asked for Russian citizenship.

How a U.S. sovereign wealth fund could help Americans and challenge China’s global influence

Direct investment in long-term international development projects could boost Americans’ well-being for generations

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Elon Musk is no Kissinger, but may help improve U.S.-China relations, experts say

Musk's relationship with Trump has fueled expectations that he could soften U.S. policy toward Beijing, but experts caution against putting too much stock into the Tesla CEO.

Business - CNBC - November 12

New film tackles the development of IVF

IVF has become a key issue on the campaign trail ahead of the 2024 election, with Democrats vowing to protect it and Senate Republicans voting to block a bill that would protect its availability. ...

Lebanon's Military Can Barely Fight---Even After $3 Billion From the U.S.

The country’s armed forces are ill-equipped to secure its borders and push aside Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group that is now battling Israel.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Former Greek PM expelled from ruling New Democracy party

Hardline nationalist Antonis Samaras ousted over persistent criticism of government policies. Former Greek prime minister and lawmaker Antonis Samaras was expelled from the ruling New Democracy ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

The Man Who Shaped China’s Strongman Rule Has a New Job: Winning Taiwan

Xi Jinping’s top adviser, Wang Huning, is credited with shaping the authoritarianism that steered China’s rise. But can he influence Taiwan?

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

Palo Alto shares helped by contract news, Abbott Labs braces for lawsuit ruling

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Digital tech can offer rich opportunities for child development, study says

Activities of those aged 0 to three often involve sensory exploration and embodied cognition, researchers find. Although it has been argued that under-threes should not have any screen time at ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Student who wowed China in Alibaba math contest got help from teacher, organizers say

Organizers of a Chinese math competition say a vocational school student who finished near the top in the first round was helped by her teacher in violation of the rules

World - ABC News - November 5

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