News In Brief
Apple’s India Sales Surge 33% to a Record After Shift From China
Apple wants to challenge Android’s dominance in the country
The increase signals steady progress in Apple’s effort to win users in India, whose consumers are gradually gaining more purchasing power as the economy expands.
Apple Inc.’s annual sales in India hit a record of almost $8 billion, underscoring a rapidly growing market where the iPhone maker now assembles more of its devices and operates two flagship stores.
The India revenue jumped about 33% in the 12 months through March from $6 billion a year earlier.
ASML-Backed University Caught in Middle of US-China Chips War
US ambassador questioned why it has so many Chinese students
A top Dutch technical university that is a key feeder for ASML Holding NV talent has been caught in the crosshairs of the US-China chip war as Washington seeks to limit Beijing’s ability to produce semiconductors.
China Ramps Ups Military Education For Younger Ages To Help Sow ‘Seeds’ Of Patriotism
More primary and secondary schoolchildren are participating in pilot programmes to improve their military awareness and skills.
Chinese team says it can track US warships using free low-resolution satellite images
Team led by Hong Jun of the Dalian Naval Academy says it has tracked US Navy carrier, cruiser and destroyer by analysing images of waves.
A study in ethics: the Chinese science detectives hard on the trail of academic misconduct
The growing industry of ‘scientific sleuthing’ is helping to keep academics ethical amid China’s push for more domestic science publishing. They check copy, paste & plagiarism.
Saudi Arabia replacing the US with China in its security partner mix
Riyadh is building rapport with Beijing and increasing its imports of Chinese weapons amid pressure from Washington over human rights.
US military still has an edge, but China is catching up with hi-tech weapons
Analysts say PLA is narrowing gap with drones and hypersonic missiles, but Washington’s growing alliances could help it maintain advantage.
China Reaches Record Trade Surplus, Raising Alarm Abroad
China’s factories have begun an export blitz, prompting worries around the world about the effect on economies elsewhere.
Trillions in Hidden Debt Drove China’s Growth. Now It Threatens Its Future.
Local governments racked up as much as $11 trillion in off-the-books debt to build industrial districts, resorts, transit systems and housing projects, including many that failed.
China was home for 25 years, but I can’t go back. Here’s why.
Foreigners are frequently detained in the country over a commercial dispute or debt.
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