China has once again expanded export controls on rare earth minerals, injecting fresh uncertainty into global defense manufacturing. The move poses a direct risk to Taiwan’s massive drone procurement program.

American AI chip startup Cerebras Systems announced plans to deploy large-scale computing infrastructure in the UAE aimed at supporting fast-growing AI industries in the Middle East, India, and Pakistan. The deployment will provide computing power for the Stargate project, a significant AI initiative in the region.

As the European Union pushes forward with mandatory quotas to accelerate the electrification of corporate and commercial vehicle fleets, its top-down approach is encountering significant market resistance. In stark contrast, China has surged ahead with a dual-track strategy—one that marries policy incentives with economic viability—resulting in widespread adoption and far greater momentum.