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Op-Ed: China Has US Smoked on Cars
Op-Ed: China Has
US Smoked on Cars
OPINION
Jul 8, 2025 5:45 PM CDT

Op-Ed: China Has US Smoked on Cars

If their EVs were sold in America, it could destroy US automakers, writes a former GM exec

(Newser) - China has gotten very, very good at making electric vehicles, writes former GM exec Michael Dunne in a New York Times op-ed. Models made by BYD and other brands are as good as any made by Tesla or other Western automakers—and they cost a third of the price. They'...

Kindergarten's Secret Food Ingredient: Lead Paint

Incident in China leads to arrests and hospitalizations

(Newser) - More than 200 children in northwest China are being treated for lead poisoning after chefs at a Tianshui City kindergarten used inedible paint to decorate food, authorities say. Tests found lead levels in some food samples were up to 2,000 times the national safety limit. In total, 233...

'Gold Digger' Game Sparks Sexism Debate in China
'Gold Digger' Game Roils China
Jul 7, 2025 7:40 AM CDT

'Gold Digger' Game Roils China

Critics say all-female scam plot fuels harmful gender stereotypes—but it's immensely popular

(Newser) - A new video game in China, originally titled Revenge on Gold Diggers, has sparked a fierce national debate over sexism and gender stereotypes. The live-action game, which quickly shot to the top of Steam's sales charts after its June release, puts players in the shoes of men targeted...

TikTok Agreement Is Close, Trump Says

China will be brought into talks this week, president says

(Newser) - A deal is nearly in place for an American company to acquire the US operations of TikTok, President Trump said, adding that he expects to bring China into the talks this week. Speaking to reporters Friday night on Air Force One, Trump stated that talks with China to approve...

China Sails Its Aircraft Carrier Into Hong Kong Waters
China Shows Off
Its Military Might
Jul 4, 2025 6:45 AM CDT

China Shows Off Its Military Might

It sails the Shandong into Hong Kong

(Newser) - China's first domestically-built aircraft carrier arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday as part of a drive to drum up patriotism, days after the former British colony marked the 28th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule. The Shandong entered the city's waters alongside another vessel from its battle...

Kim Jong Un Makes a Beachy Tourism Bet

The Wonsan Kalma resort had originally been due to open in 2019

(Newser) - North Korea has unveiled its latest attempt to boost its struggling economy: the Wonsan Kalma beach resort, a sprawling location on its eastern coast that opened Tuesday. The move highlights Kim Jong Un's ongoing bet on tourism as an economic lifeline amid strict international sanctions—though with a...

Malaysia Shuts Door to US Plastic Waste

This continues a trend, which has Western nations searching for new dumping grounds

(Newser) - Malaysia has effectively banned all imports of plastic waste from the US, presenting a dilemma: Where will all our discarded candy wrappers and bottles go next? With the US recycling less than 10% of its plastic, much of the rest is incinerated, landfilled, or sent abroad, per the New ...

China Is No Fan of Dalai Lama's Successor Plan

China rejects it, saying government must approve of his reincarnation

(Newser) - The Dalai Lama has ended years of speculation about the future of the 500-year-old institution by announcing his spiritual lineage will continue after his death, reaffirming that only his chosen trust—not China—can name his successor. The exiled Tibetan spiritual leader announced his intent to reincarnate in a...

In China's Crackdown on Gay Erotica, Women Bear the Brunt

Dozens of female writers arrested for allegedly publishing 'obscene' material

(Newser) - A Chinese woman says she was arrested and stripped naked for the alleged crime of publishing gay erotica—and she's not alone. Weibo user "Pingping Anan Yongfu" is one of at least eight people in recent months to detail such encounters with law enforcement in China, the BBC...

China's Favorite Coffee Chain Arrives in US

Luckin Coffee opens 2 mobile-focused shops in NYC

(Newser) - China's fast-growing Luckin Coffee has landed stateside, challenging Starbucks on its home turf with trendy drinks and tech-driven service. China's top coffee chain opened its first two US locations Monday, both in New York City, CNN reports. The move brings new competition to established brands like Starbucks...

Scary New Viruses Found in Bats Raise 'Urgent' Concerns

Scientists found pathogens related to deadly human viruses in Chinese bats

(Newser) - Some bats in China aren't just hanging around; they're hiding seriously concerning secrets. Phys.org reports researchers have discovered two new viruses in bat kidneys that are closely related to the deadly Nipah and Hendra viruses—pathogens that can cause severe brain inflammation and respiratory disease in humans....

US, China Signed Trade Deal, Trump Says

President gave no details of the agreement

(Newser) - The US and China have signed an agreement on trade, President Trump said, adding he expects to soon have a deal with India. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told Bloomberg TV that the deal was signed earlier this week. Neither Lutnick nor Trump provided any details about the agreement, the AP...

China Tightens Grip on Its Rare-Earth Secrets

Beijing reportedly looks to track experts to prevent overseas tech leaks

(Newser) - China is stepping up efforts to guard its rare-earth industry secrets. The Wall Street Journal's sources say the government has ordered domestic rare-earth companies to submit lists of employees who possess technical expertise, including details about their education and research background, along with their personal information. The move,...

China Sees $500B Trade Surplus by Redirecting Exports

It's sending goods to Southeast Asia, Europe, Latin America instead of to the US amid steep tariffs

(Newser) - China is once again shaking up global trade, but this time the disruption isn't hitting the United States directly. After being squeezed by President Trump's tariffs, Chinese factories are redirecting exports—everything from toys to electric vehicles—to markets in Southeast Asia, Europe, and Latin America. The...

America's Shipping Crisis: How Control of the Seas Slipped Away
How the Seas Slipped
Out of America's Fingers
longform
Jun 15, 2025 9:30 AM CDT

How the Seas Slipped Out of America's Fingers

US maritime power has declined to dangerous levels

(Newser) - America once ruled the seas. Now it finds itself dangerously adrift, argues Arnav Rao in a piece for the Atlantic . He begins by laying out numbers that make a compelling case: Though about 80% of US international trade moves by ocean, an infinitesimal 0.13% of the world's...

China Sent 2 Aircraft Carriers Into Pacific. That's Notable

Japan monitored drills as warships operated east of Iwo Jima

(Newser) - China has sent two aircraft carriers into the Pacific for joint military drills, signaling a bold new chapter in its naval ambitions. Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani confirmed the exercises began Saturday and said Monday that the carriers were observed launching and recovering jet fighters to the east of...

3rd Chinese Scientist Charged With Smuggling Materials

She allegedly shipped worm-related material to US for research without government permit

(Newser) - A Chinese scientist was arrested while arriving in the US at the Detroit airport, the second case in days involving the alleged smuggling of biological material, authorities said Monday. Per the AP , the scientist is accused of shipping biological material months ago to staff at a laboratory at the University...

US and China Hold Trade Talks in London

Discussions to last a day, at least

(Newser) - High-level delegations from the United States and China are meeting in London on Monday to try and shore up a fragile truce in a trade dispute that has roiled the global economy. A Chinese delegation led by Vice Premier He Lifeng is due to meet US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick,...

Toy That's Been Around for Years Is Suddenly Super Hot

Meet Labubu, a plushie from China's Pop Mart that's gone viral

(Newser) - Labubu, the plush toy from China's Pop Mart, is a social media darling, but the toothy little monsters are far from an overnight success. First appearing a decade ago, Labubus may have finally cemented their place in the collectible toy market. More on this quirky toy from the AP...

China's New Big Bet: Batteries Powered by Sea Salt

Or at least from abundant sodium, which can be extracted from sea salt

(Newser) - China leads the world in the production of lithium-ion batteries, which power most of the electric vehicles now running. It's possible that nations looking to catch up could turn to alternatives such as sodium-ion batteries—but as the BBC reports, China is leading the way on this burgeoning...

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