Die Columbia University hatte den Streit mit der Trump-Regierung beigelegt – mittels einer Millionenzahlung. Nun will auch die Harvard University eine halbe Milliarde US-Dollar an die Administration zahlen. Das dürfte eine Signalwirkung haben.
Von Tim Gabel
Die USA haben derzeit die erfolgreichsten KI-Unternehmen, doch frühe Führung ist keine Garantie für den Sieg, schreibt Stephen Roach. Er argumentiert, dass die Trump-Regierung ihren Vorsprung in der Grundlagenforschung dezimiert, während China aufholt.
Von Stephen Roach
Shortly before the deadline on Aug. 1, a Taiwanese trade delegation continues to negotiate tariffs with the United States. The US is Taiwan's second-largest trading partner after China.
Von Julia Fiedler
Tropical storm Co-May has paralyzed eastern China. There was a threat of flooding in Shanghai and a tsunami warning was issued for a short time due to the earthquake in Russia. Flights were canceled and ferry services were suspended.
Von Julia Fiedler
Despite fierce criticism from Europe and the USA, a Serbian special forces unit has carried out joint military training with a Chinese brigade.
Von Julia Fiedler
The US currently has the most successful AI companies, but early leadership is no guarantee of victory, writes Stephen Roach. He argues that the Trump administration is decimating its lead in basic research while China is catching up.
Von Stephen Roach
The July meeting of the Politburo is traditionally seen as setting the course for the rest of the year. Topics that are likely to play an important role in the five-year plan are also discussed here. This year, the focus was on the topic of overcapacity.
Von Manuel Liu
Russia and China will hold a joint naval maneuver in the Sea of Japan at the beginning of August. The maneuver is of a "defensive nature" and is not directed against other countries.
Von Manuel Liu
