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China will harness artificial intelligence to create jobs as the number of university graduates poised to enter the labor market this year will reach 12.7 million – more than the population of countries such as Belgium. [1]

In two different cases on Wednesday, United States authorities charged Chinese nationals with offences ranging from conspiring to smuggle advanced AI chips to China to drug trafficking and money laundering. [2]

(Reuters) -- China's minister of emergency management, Wang Xiangxi, is being investigated for suspected "serious violations of discipline and law," a common euphemism for corruption, the anti-graft watchdog said on Saturday as a purge of senior offi... [3]

A Chinese organization is suspected of establishing a base in Japan to illegally export chemicals to make the synthetic drug fentanyl into the U.S. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in the U.S. [4]

Economic security is becoming increasingly important. The U.S.-China conflict and Russia's invasion of Ukraine have had a major global impact on supply chains for semiconductors, food, energy and other products. [5]

China has provided the Myanmar junta’s police force with 5 million yuan (about US$ 690,000) in assistance and awarded a medal to the visiting home affairs minister – the first time Beijing has honored a top general in the current regime. (confirmed by 2 sources) [6]

Myanmar’s regime is inviting bids to construct a deep seaport at Kyaukphyu in Rakhine State as part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). [7]

No relief The junta’s minister for social welfare, relief and resettlement outlined its plans to handle natural disasters during a panel discussion held in Naypyitaw on Wednesday to mark the annual International Day f [8]

Sources
[1] MY www.thestar.com.my · 2026-03-09 · 65% match

China turns to AI as jobseeker numbers top Belgium’s population

China will harness artificial intelligence to create jobs as the number of university graduates poised to enter the labor market this year will reach 12.7 million – more than the population of countries such as Belgium.

[2] MY www.thestar.com.my · 2026-03-27 · 38% match

Chinese nationals, companies charged in US with smuggling AI chips and drug trafficking

In two different cases on Wednesday, United States authorities charged Chinese nationals with offences ranging from conspiring to smuggle advanced AI chips to China to drug trafficking and money laundering.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-01-31 · 50% match

China's corruption watchdog probing emergency management minister

(Reuters) -- China's minister of emergency management, Wang Xiangxi, is being investigated for suspected "serious violations of discipline and law," a common euphemism for corruption, the anti-graft watchdog said on Saturday as a purge of senior offi

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-06-26 · 53% match

Nagoya suspected as underground fentanyl hub connecting China, Mexico, US - Nikkei Asia

A Chinese organization is suspected of establishing a base in Japan to illegally export chemicals to make the synthetic drug fentanyl into the U.S. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in the U.S.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-10-20 · 65% match

Lithium wars: The global struggle for 'white diamonds' supplies

Economic security is becoming increasingly important. The U.S.-China conflict and Russia's invasion of Ukraine have had a major global impact on supply chains for semiconductors, food, energy and other products.

[6] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2024-04-29 · 65% match

China Hands Medal and 5m Yuan to Myanmar Junta for Border Crackdown

China has provided the Myanmar junta’s police force with 5 million yuan (about US$ 690,000) in assistance and awarded a medal to the visiting home affairs minister – the first time Beijing has honored a top general in the current regime.

[7] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2023-11-07 · 65% match

Myanmar Junta Invites Bids for Kyaukphyu Port Construction

Myanmar’s regime is inviting bids to construct a deep seaport at Kyaukphyu in Rakhine State as part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

[8] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2024-09-14 · 65% match

Air Force Bombs Civilians Despite Flood Disaster; China Welcomes War Criminals; and More

No relief The junta’s minister for social welfare, relief and resettlement outlined its plans to handle natural disasters during a panel discussion held in Naypyitaw on Wednesday to mark the annual International Day f

[9] TH thediplomat.com · 2025-03-11 · 65% match

At ‘Two Sessions,’ Beijing Signals Greater Protections for Delivery Riders

As journalists and analysts continue to glean takeaways from this year’s “Two Sessions” – the annual gathering of China’s parliament and separate political advisory body in Beijing – one group of Chinese workers has been the subject of much discussio

[10] MM asianews.it · 65% match

Ahead of the 'two sessions', Communist Party gets stronger, government weakened

Ahead of the 'two sessions', Communist Party gets stronger, government weakened China’s parliament and main advisory body are set to start their annual meeting. The government reshuffle will be made official.

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