ECONOMIC WARFARE AND TECCHNOLOGICAL WAR

 Apple’s India Sales Surge 33% to Record in Shift From China

Sales jump shows Apple is succeeding in winning users in India.Apple wants to challenge Android’s dominance in the country
The increase signals steady progress in Apple’s effort to win users in the world’s most populous country, 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, according to a person familiar with the matter. Apple’s pricey iPhones accounted for more than half of the sales.

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.