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China’s Social Credit System

‘Flattered. Thanks, JD!’: Eileen Gu claps back at Vance after criticism for representing China China's Social Credit System

‘Flattered. Thanks, JD!’: Eileen Gu claps back at Vance after criticism for representing China

Olympic freeskier Eileen Gu has responded after vice-president JD Vance appeared to criticise her choice to represent China on the international stage instead of the United States. With five medals, the 22-year-old Gu is the most decorated female freeskier in Olympic history. She won two golds and a silver at…
bubmag
February 20, 2026
2028 presidential polls a ‘concern’ for China — Tarriela China's Social Credit System

2028 presidential polls a ‘concern’ for China — Tarriela

MANILA, Philippines — The 2028 presidential elections will be a “concern” for China and it might “bet” on someone who will not stand up for the country’s rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), said Commodore Jay Tarriela, Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea on Friday. ...Read More
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February 20, 2026
China Bans Yoke-Style Steering Wheels After Banning Flush Door Handles China's Social Credit System

China Bans Yoke-Style Steering Wheels After Banning Flush Door Handles

If there’s an automotive trend that has faced contempt ever since Tesla introduced it, it’s the yoke-style steering wheel. While other OEMs like Lexus and Tesla itself have made using these half-wheels easier, there are some things that cutting off the top half of the wheel potentially makes more dangerous…
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February 18, 2026
Gamers Thought China Would Save Them With Cheap RAM But It’s Not That Simple China's Social Credit System

Gamers Thought China Would Save Them With Cheap RAM But It’s Not That Simple

For a few months now, many gamers had seemingly pinned their hopes on a company in China to help alleviate rising prices on RAM resulting from the ongoing and worsening memory shortage fueled by AI hyperscalers and tech giants. But while new tests show the Chinese-developed RAM is good for…
bubmag
February 18, 2026
12 Killed In Explosion At Fireworks Shop In China As Luna New Year Celebrations Continue China's Social Credit System

12 Killed In Explosion At Fireworks Shop In China As Luna New Year Celebrations Continue

Last Updated: February 18, 2026, 16:44 IST At least 12 killed in a fireworks shop explosion in Zhengji town, Hubei province during Lunar New Year. The Ministry of Emergency Management urges nationwide safety inspections. On Sunday, eight people were killed and two injured in an explosion at a fireworks shop…
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February 18, 2026
China is building submarines faster than ever, think tank says. Why that’s a problem for Washington China's Social Credit System

China is building submarines faster than ever, think tank says. Why that’s a problem for Washington

China has ramped up its production of nuclear-powered submarines over the past five years to the point where it is launching subs faster than the United States, threatening to negate a sea-power advantage that has long belonged to Washington, a new think tank report says. The buildup in the People’s…
bubmag
February 17, 2026
Octopus Energy invests $1 billion in California clean technology China's Social Credit System

Octopus Energy invests $1 billion in California clean technology

Octopus Energy will acquire a solar and storage project in California that is expected to be operational by July as part of its investment. The UK-based company, active across major markets in Europe, Australia, China and the United States, says California’s clean technology sector will “bring innovation...Read More
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February 17, 2026
EU companies adopt BYD, Yutong buses despite China security fears China's Social Credit System

EU companies adopt BYD, Yutong buses despite China security fears

Electric buses made by China’s BYD and Yutong are increasingly popular in Germany and neighboring countries, despite misgivings in Europe about ceding infrastructure control to Chinese companies. Transportation companies in Germany, Belgium, and Austria are adding China-made electric buses to their fleets, with operators saying they are cheaper and better…
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February 17, 2026