Strange phenomena in tariff war: low-price washing and ghost containers on the rise

The US-China tariff war has escalated once again, with the US announcing tariffs as high as 145% on Chinese goods. In response, China has implemented a countermeasure of 125% tariffs, plunging international trade into turbulent waters. In this invisible battle, manufacturers and traders are resorting to various survival tactics, seeking a glimmer of hope amid the chaos.

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Humanoid hype under scrutiny over practicality and data privacy concerns at InnoEX 2025

Despite growing interest in humanoid robots, industry experts are raising critical questions about their practical utility, privacy risks, and ethical implications. At the core of their concerns is a call for clearer regulations to safeguard user data and address labor market disruptions. They also argue that technological innovation should focus on improving human life, rather than merely pursuing commercial gains.

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Huawei debuts ‘nuclear-grade’ AI supernode, but power-hungry design puts cooling to test

Huawei has launched its CloudMatrix 384 supernode, a significant advancement in AI infrastructure, now undergoing large-scale deployment at its Wuhu Data Center. Touted internally as a “nuclear-grade” solution, the CloudMatrix 384 is built to scale across clusters exceeding 10,000 AI accelerators—aiming to eliminate widespread compute bottlenecks, according to Chinastarmarket.cn, 21Jingji.com, and East Money.

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Turkey rises as China’s strategic auto gateway to Europe amid tariff pressures

With US tariffs still unresolved and the European Union imposing steep duties on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), Chinese automakers are accelerating efforts to establish overseas production bases. Among the emerging options, Turkey has become a key springboard for their global expansion, thanks to its geographic advantages and tariff exemptions.

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