Geopolitics
China at the Center of Digital Pedagogy: The International Summit on AI in Education
The recent international summit in Beijing highlights China's strategy to lead the global educational technology landscape, setting new standards for the future of learning.
Africa and Artificial Intelligence: The Digital Recolonisation Nobody is Naming
As the West celebrates the AI revolution, Africa is being transformed into a site for data extraction and cheap labor, reviving old colonial patterns in a high-tech digital environment.
The Beijing Summit: Trump and Xi in a Dangerous Balance Between AI and Geopolitics
In a historic meeting in Beijing, US and Chinese leaders negotiate the future of AI, security in the Strait of Hormuz, and the fragile peace in Taiwan.
China’s AI Bubble and the July Reckoning: Why the Short Sellers are Waiting
Chinese AI stocks are soaring despite heavy losses, shielded by a scarcity of tradable shares. This artificial protection is set to evaporate this July.
The Silicon-Petrodollar Nexus: South Korea and UAE Forge a Strategic AI Infrastructure Alliance
A strategic convergence between Seoul's technological prowess and Abu Dhabi's investment wealth is reshaping the global AI landscape.
Tencent's Profit Surge: Navigating the Geopolitics of the AI Arms Race
Tencent reports a significant Q1 2026 profit jump, validating its aggressive AI pivot and the integration of the Hunyuan model across its massive digital ecosystem.
Exclusive: France probes whether Israeli firm BlackCore interfered in local elections
French authorities have launched a probe into Israeli firm BlackCore over allegations of election interference and social media manipulation in local contests.
Why the US Must Engage China on AI Safety Before It’s ‘Game Over’
Sebastian Mallaby of the Council on Foreign Relations warns that Chinese AI is closing the gap, making safety talks between Washington and Beijing an urgent necessity.
The Digital Axis: Europe and Japan Forge a Strategic Shield in AI and Semiconductors
A strategic alliance reshaping the global tech landscape, focusing on data security and reducing dependence on Chinese supply chains.
Jensen Huang in China: Nvidia’s High-Stakes Diplomacy on the Semiconductor Chessboard
Jensen Huang’s visit to China underscores the fragile balance between U.S. technological hegemony and Nvidia’s commercial imperatives in a fractured global market.
The Great Beijing Standoff: Trump and Xi Engage in a Diplomatic Chess Match for the World's Future
Donald Trump arrives in Beijing for a summit that could redefine the global order. Trade, Taiwan, and Iran dominate the high-stakes agenda.
Alibaba Refutes NVIDIA AI Chip Smuggling Claims: The New Front in the Tech Cold War
Alibaba Group has officially denied allegations of involvement in smuggling restricted NVIDIA AI chips, highlighting the growing friction in the US-China tech rivalry.