Since Trump assumed the presidency, global supply chains have been thrust into a vortex of disruption. Amid the upheaval, Qualipoly Chemical Corp. (QPC) is fortifying its production capacity with calculated resolve. The Annan plant, a linchpin in this strategy, is gearing up to churn out UV-curable materials, with mass production slated for the fourth quarter of 2025.

Just six weeks after DeepSeek-R1 launched with open-source model weights and app updates, Alibaba’s Qwen (Tongyi Qianwen) AI model is accelerating its efforts to compete. Selected as Apple’s AI partner in China, Qwen is now positioning itself as a major challenger to DeepSeek-R1.

The Breakthrough Technology Dialogue held in Singapore at the end of February saw participation from technology experts across various countries. However, the discussions were largely influenced by Asian perspectives, with Chinese viewpoints being particularly prominent. Even in private conversations, there was limited opposition to China’s stance.