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    Chinese firm explores opportunities in Kazakhstan’s energy modernization

    Chinese firm explores opportunities in Kazakhstan’s energy modernization

    Shorouk Express ASTANA, Kazakhstan, December 11. Kazakh authorities are in talks with Chinese company Zhongyoung Power (Yunxi) Group Co. about potential investment in the modernization of Kazakhstan’s energy infrastructure, Trend reports via Kazakh Invest. The discussions took place during a meeting between Kazakhstan’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Aliбек Kuantyrov, Deputy Chairman of the Board…

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    US startups are increasingly adopting Chinese open source AI models, as some capabilities of Chinese models start to catch up with those of frontier US labs (NBC News)

    US startups are increasingly adopting Chinese open source AI models, as some capabilities of Chinese models start to catch up with those of frontier US labs (NBC News)

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    Chinese robotaxi companies' tech and rider experience are generally similar to Waymo's, as they build businesses at home while also expanding internationally (Peter Landers/Wall Street Journal)

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    UK parliament mulls crackdown on Chinese visitors

    UK parliament mulls crackdown on Chinese visitors

    Shorouk Express Speaker Hoyle discussed the situation with his European counterpart to learn how such restrictions could be practically imposed in the U.K., the Telegraph reported. Hoyle’s office did not respond immediately to a request for comment. The move comes amid intense scrutiny of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government and the Crown Prosecution Service after…

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    Kazakhstan’s Baiterek Holding propels strategic partnerships with Chinese financial bodies

    Kazakhstan’s Baiterek Holding propels strategic partnerships with Chinese financial bodies

    Shorouk Express Economy Materials 3 September 2025 14:09 (UTC +04:00) Photo: Baiterek Holding’s official website During President Tokayev’s official visit to China (Aug 30 – Sept 3, 2025), Baiterek Holding participated in the 8th Kazakhstan-China Business Council, signing key financial agreements with major Chinese institutions. Highlights included a $70 million bank loan agreement…

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    Analysis: Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan and his VC firms invested in 600+ Chinese tech companies including 8+ with military ties; a source says he divested the positions (Reuters)

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