Iasmin Alves
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Self-replicating cars cause the apocalypse
From: Automania 2000 (1963), dir. John Halas, Halas & Batchelor
From: Automania 2000 (1963), dir. John Halas, Halas & Batchelor
November 20, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Self-replicating cars cause the apocalypse
From: Automania 2000 (1963), dir. John Halas, Halas & Batchelor
From: Automania 2000 (1963), dir. John Halas, Halas & Batchelor
Quem diria que uma vez que as economias asiáticas se tornassem industrializadas isto iria acontecer...
November 20, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Quem diria que uma vez que as economias asiáticas se tornassem industrializadas isto iria acontecer...
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Dutch government takes control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia on.ft.com/4hdts1U
Dutch government takes control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia
Move by The Hague escalates frictions between western countries and Beijing over access to high-end technology
on.ft.com
October 12, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Dutch government takes control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia on.ft.com/4hdts1U
China’s Material Squeeze Exposes U.S. Industrial Fragility, Warwick Powell
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China’s Material Squeeze Exposes U.S. Industrial Fragility
Export controls over rare earths and other materials shows that reality has the final say
warwickpowell.substack.com
October 10, 2025 at 6:38 PM
China’s Material Squeeze Exposes U.S. Industrial Fragility, Warwick Powell
warwickpowell.substack.com/p/chinas-mat...
warwickpowell.substack.com/p/chinas-mat...
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More news on the rare earth front - could damage EU efforts to build production
China has tightened curbs on rare earths to include items manufactured abroad
China has tightened curbs on rare earths to include items manufactured abroad
China Tightens Exports of Rare Earths and Related Technology
China has tightened curbs on rare earths to include items manufactured abroad, adding a potentially complex layer of restrictions to an industry that’s been a source of intense trade friction between Beijing and Washington.
www.bloomberg.com
October 9, 2025 at 5:14 AM
More news on the rare earth front - could damage EU efforts to build production
China has tightened curbs on rare earths to include items manufactured abroad
China has tightened curbs on rare earths to include items manufactured abroad
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Europe will lose out to China in e-trucks without EU action, warns industry – FT: ‘truck manufacturers have struggled with an even slower uptake of electric lorries due to the lack of investment in charging infrastructure and electricity grids’
Europe will lose out to China in e-trucks without EU action, warns industry
Heavy vehicle makers have struggled with slow uptake of electric lorries due to lack of infrastructure investment
www.ft.com
October 1, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Europe will lose out to China in e-trucks without EU action, warns industry – FT: ‘truck manufacturers have struggled with an even slower uptake of electric lorries due to the lack of investment in charging infrastructure and electricity grids’
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The ASEAN Plan for a Post-American World: A two-pronged approach for the world’s most trade-dependent region – Joseph Rachman for Foreign Policy: ‘The first involves deepening ASEAN economic integration.’ ‘The second prong is building ties with the rest of the world.’
The ASEAN Plan for a Post-American World
A two-pronged approach for the world’s most trade-dependent region.
foreignpolicy.com
October 1, 2025 at 8:33 AM
The ASEAN Plan for a Post-American World: A two-pronged approach for the world’s most trade-dependent region – Joseph Rachman for Foreign Policy: ‘The first involves deepening ASEAN economic integration.’ ‘The second prong is building ties with the rest of the world.’
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From: Taro the Dragon Boy (1979), dir. Kirio Urayama, Toei Doga
September 27, 2025 at 7:39 PM
From: Taro the Dragon Boy (1979), dir. Kirio Urayama, Toei Doga
Arábia Saudita adicionou no perfil: não-monogamia ética
September 18, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Arábia Saudita adicionou no perfil: não-monogamia ética
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Breaking news: Saudi Arabia has signed a 'strategic mutual defence' pact with Pakistan, signalling to the US and Israel that the kingdom is willing to diversify its security alliances as it looks to bolster its deterrence. on.ft.com/4pung9o
September 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Breaking news: Saudi Arabia has signed a 'strategic mutual defence' pact with Pakistan, signalling to the US and Israel that the kingdom is willing to diversify its security alliances as it looks to bolster its deterrence. on.ft.com/4pung9o
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China paves way for renminbi fundraising by Russian energy giants on.ft.com/45QD5PY
China paves way for renminbi fundraising by Russian energy giants
Russian ‘panda bond’ sales would be first since 2017 and reflect deepening ties between Moscow and Beijing
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September 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
China paves way for renminbi fundraising by Russian energy giants on.ft.com/45QD5PY
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#WolffBites: China exported more to rest of world than it lost in exports to US hurt by Trump's tariffs. As other nations likely follow China's path, US isolated economically.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...?
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...?
China’s Export Machine Powers Ahead But Trade With US Slumps
China’s export growth unexpectedly accelerated last month in the fastest gain since April, as demand from around the world compensated for the continued slump in shipments to the US.
www.bloomberg.com
August 7, 2025 at 7:22 PM
#WolffBites: China exported more to rest of world than it lost in exports to US hurt by Trump's tariffs. As other nations likely follow China's path, US isolated economically.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...?
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...?
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Almost every African country is now importing Chinese solar panels - and a LOT of them.
100MW may not sound a lot, but in context of the low levels of electricity supply in some countries, 100MW is pretty mahoosive..
100MW may not sound a lot, but in context of the low levels of electricity supply in some countries, 100MW is pretty mahoosive..
August 28, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Almost every African country is now importing Chinese solar panels - and a LOT of them.
100MW may not sound a lot, but in context of the low levels of electricity supply in some countries, 100MW is pretty mahoosive..
100MW may not sound a lot, but in context of the low levels of electricity supply in some countries, 100MW is pretty mahoosive..
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It's wild how many messages I've received from people in the UK who have suffered through the same realities documented in my book.
The dramatic rise of the "working homeless" — driven by soaring rents, precarious jobs, and weak tenant protections — isn't just an American phenomenon.
The dramatic rise of the "working homeless" — driven by soaring rents, precarious jobs, and weak tenant protections — isn't just an American phenomenon.
I work two jobs in Birmingham - my colleagues do not know I am homeless
Maureen became homeless twice, for different reasons, but has held always held down a job. She has shared her story with BirminghamLive as part of our investigation into homelessness
www.birminghammail.co.uk
August 26, 2025 at 2:08 PM
It's wild how many messages I've received from people in the UK who have suffered through the same realities documented in my book.
The dramatic rise of the "working homeless" — driven by soaring rents, precarious jobs, and weak tenant protections — isn't just an American phenomenon.
The dramatic rise of the "working homeless" — driven by soaring rents, precarious jobs, and weak tenant protections — isn't just an American phenomenon.
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China’s Biotech Is Cheaper and Faster www.nytimes.com/2025/08/17/o...
Opinion | China’s Biotech Is Cheaper and Faster
www.nytimes.com
August 18, 2025 at 10:43 AM
China’s Biotech Is Cheaper and Faster www.nytimes.com/2025/08/17/o...
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Exclusive: Lula plans new 'national sovereignty' policy for strategic minerals reut.rs/4ftuK7W
Exclusive: Lula plans new 'national sovereignty' policy for strategic minerals
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told Reuters on Wednesday of his plans for a new national policy treating strategic minerals as a matter of "national sovereignty" in order to avoid exporting minerals without adding value locally.
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August 6, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Exclusive: Lula plans new 'national sovereignty' policy for strategic minerals reut.rs/4ftuK7W
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Eye-opening analysis with sobering numebrs 👉🏽 In the Future, China Will Be Dominant. The U.S. Will Be Irrelevant. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/o...
Opinion | In the Future, China Will Be Dominant. The U.S. Will Be Irrelevant.
www.nytimes.com
May 19, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Eye-opening analysis with sobering numebrs 👉🏽 In the Future, China Will Be Dominant. The U.S. Will Be Irrelevant. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/o...
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U.S. Treasury Department is now accepting Venmo and PayPal payments from those who want to donate money to reduce the nation's $36.7 trillion debt — NYP
July 25, 2025 at 5:43 PM
U.S. Treasury Department is now accepting Venmo and PayPal payments from those who want to donate money to reduce the nation's $36.7 trillion debt — NYP
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India announced on Wednesday that it will open tourist visa application to Chinese citizens starting July 24, 2025, after a 5-year hiatus.
July 23, 2025 at 1:17 PM
India announced on Wednesday that it will open tourist visa application to Chinese citizens starting July 24, 2025, after a 5-year hiatus.
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The go-between. My long read on how Qatar has become the diplomatic capital of the world, and the power it has accumulated in the process.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
The go-between: how Qatar became the global capital of diplomacy
The long read: The tiny, astonishingly wealthy country has become a major player on the world stage, trying to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. What’s driving this project?
www.theguardian.com
July 22, 2025 at 7:52 AM
The go-between. My long read on how Qatar has become the diplomatic capital of the world, and the power it has accumulated in the process.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
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President Lula said Brazil can survive without trade with the US and will look to other partners to replace it, a sharp response to Donald Trump after the American leader threatened 50% tariffs on the South American nation
Lula Tells Trump Brazil Can Survive Without US Trade
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Brazil can survive without trade with the US and will look to other partners to replace it, a sharp response to Donald Trump after the American leader threatened 50% tariffs on the South American nation.
bloom.bg
July 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
President Lula said Brazil can survive without trade with the US and will look to other partners to replace it, a sharp response to Donald Trump after the American leader threatened 50% tariffs on the South American nation
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China is building 74% of all current global solar and wind projects
www.ft.com/content/e517...
www.ft.com/content/e517...
China is building 74% of all current solar and wind projects, report says
Beijing is dominating construction of renewable energy sources, according to Global Energy Monitor
www.ft.com
July 9, 2025 at 2:12 PM
China is building 74% of all current global solar and wind projects
www.ft.com/content/e517...
www.ft.com/content/e517...