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Why China Is Expanding Zero-Tariff Access for Africa?
China is expanding zero-tariff treatment for African countries as part of a broader strategy to deepen trade ties, support industrialization, and reinforce its role in global economic cooperation amid shifting trade dynamics.
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Is China Becoming the World’s “Content Factory” in the Age of AI Video?
With the rapid rise of AI-generated video, China is emerging as a global hub for large-scale content production. This article explores how China’s “content factory” model works, why it is gaining attention, and what it means for global media and creators.
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High Alert, Deep Reliance
The U.S.–China AI rivalry has escalated from chip bans to capital warfare. China's recent veto of Meta's $2bn+ acquisition of the AI agent startup Manus, along with proposed curbs on U.S. venture capital into its top tech firms, signals a new era of "technological sovereignty." Yet, given deep global supply chain interdependencies, Western capital and technology remain heavily reliant on China's AI ecosystem—from DeepSeek's cost‑efficient models to Yuanjie Semiconductor's critical hardware.
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Why Did China Halt the Manus Acquisition?
In April 2026, Chinese regulators officially blocked Meta's $2 billion acquisition of the AI startup Manus. This landmark decision highlights the escalating technology rivalry between major global powers. It underscores how artificial intelligence, data sovereignty, and engineering talent are now strictly guarded national security assets in the global innovation race.
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