Deep beneath the red soils of southern China lies a resource that has quietly reshaped global power dynamics. In Jiangxi province, vast deposits of rare earth minerals are extracted through a tightly controlled and heavily guarded industry that plays a critical role in modern technology and global security. These minerals
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Alibaba to invest Over $50b in AI and cloud computing
Chinese tech giant Alibaba announced on Monday its plans to invest more than $50 billion (approximately Ksh. 6.46 trillion) in artificial intelligence and cloud computing over the next three years. This announcement comes shortly after co-founder Jack Ma was spotted meeting with President Xi Jinping. Since the beginning of the year, investors
Elon Musk’s Starlink faces competition in the satellite Internet Space
Elon Musk's Starlink communications network is set to encounter heightened competition in the realm of high-speed satellite internet. The billionaire’s venture is being challenged by a Chinese state-backed competitor and another service backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Shanghai-based SpaceSail recently made headlines with its plans to expand into Brazil after
Trump “saves” TikTok amid political manoeuvring
In a dramatic turn of events, TikTok has resumed operations in the United States just 12 hours after shutting down, crediting President-elect Donald Trump for the swift return. Users were greeted with a notification stating, “Thanks for your patience and support. As a result of President Trump’s efforts, TikTok is
TikTok suspended in the US as ban takes effect
TikTok ceased operations in the United States late Saturday and was removed from Apple and Google app stores, ahead of a law mandating the app's shutdown, which affects approximately 170 million American users. President-elect Donald Trump indicated earlier that he would likely grant TikTok a 90-day reprieve from the ban once
Trump seeks to shield TikTok amid new sale deadline
China reports increase in Human Metapneumovirus cases
China is currently facing a rise in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory illness that produces flu-like symptoms. Health officials have reassured the public that this surge is seasonal and does not indicate an epidemic. Although hospitals are experiencing increased patient loads, HMPV is usually mild, posing greater risks
Trump ssks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban ahead of Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump has requested the Supreme Court to halt a law that would either ban TikTok or force its sale just a day before his inauguration on January 20. He aims to “negotiate a resolution” to address national security concerns surrounding the popular social media platform. In a court brief
Ruto and Raila to attend summit in China
President William Ruto and Raila Odinga have arrived in Beijing for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit.Also in Ruto's entourage is First Lady Rachael, among other government top officials."The meeting presents an opportunity for Africa to renew and strengthen its partnership with China," Ruto said upon touchdown on Monday evening."Over
Support Bottom-Up economic model – Ruto to China
President William Ruto has urged Chinese business people to invest in projects in Kenya to spur the Bottom-Up economic model. That way, the President noted that his pet economic model, the Bottom-Up Economic model, will be augmented in economic Transformation Agenda in Kenya.He asked the investors to explore opportunities that