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TSMC aims to produce ultra-advanced 1.6-nm chips by 2026 : TAIPEI -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. says it will start production of ultra-advanced ...
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Quick Glance: TSMC to Produce Ultra-Advanced 1.6-nm Chips by 2026
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. announced at the North America Technology Symposium in California that it will start production of ultra-advanced 1.6-nanometer chips by 2026 to secure its leadership over the next decade.
- TSMC unveiled its A16 technology at the symposium, emphasizing that the introduction of 1.6-nm chipmaking technology can greatly improve logic chip density and performance.
Bonds at Risk from Asia’s Most Inflation-Sensitive Central Bank: Emerging Asia’s worst-performing sovereign bonds are at risk of further declines as the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/bonds-at-risk-from-asia-s-most-inflation-sensitive-central-bank
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US Air Force B-1B bombers complete deployment across Europe: U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers recently completed a month-long deployment across Europe ...
defence-blog.com/us-air-force-b-1b-bombers-complete-deployment-across-europe/
US Air Force narrows list to General Atomics, Anduril to build autonomous aircraft
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-air-force-narrows-list-general-atomics-anduril-build-autonomous-aircraft-2024-04-24/
Palmer Luckey's start-up Anduril just proved it can take on legacy defense contractors and win
businessinsider.com/anduril-palmer-luckey-us-air-force-contract-defense-tech-startup-2024-4
Russian Propaganda Predicts Big ATACMS Attacks the Kremlin Probably Can’t Stop: Moscow-friendly mil-bloggers mostly predicted the US-made missiles will hit air ...
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Air Force women's basketball program promotes longtime assistant to head coach: One seat down the bench, one calculated move for the future of Air Force women’s ...
gazette.com/sports/air-force-sports/air-force-womens-basketball-program-promotes-longtime-assistant-to-head-coach/article_e3b41b40-0336-11ef-b28f-fbc8d69e172b.html
Expanding Commercial Refueling Services Concern Transcom Chief: The prospect of scaling up the use of contracted refueling services could hinder Air Mobility ...
aviationweek.com/defense-space/multi-mission-aircraft/expanding-commercial-refueling-services-concern-transcom-chief
General Atomics Expects To Beat USAF’s Schedule With CCA Design: The U.S. Air Force announced April 24 that it selected General Atomics and Anduril to continue ...
aviationweek.com/shows-events/army-aviation-association-america/general-atomics-expects-beat-usafs-schedule-cca
USAF AI Vs. Human ‘Dogfights’ Show Progression Of Autonomy Tests: The service has been relying on the X-62 Variable In-flight Simulator Test Aircraft (VISTA).
aviationweek.com/defense-space/light-attack-advanced-training/usaf-ai-vs-human-dogfights-show-progression-autonomy
Iran, Pakistan Seek to Patch Up Ties With Pledge to Boost Trade: Iran and Pakistan took steps to repair relations after deadly military strikes by the two Asian ...
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Acceleration: The Bloomberg Open, Asia Edition: Good morning. Tesla soars on plans to accelerate the launch of cheaper models. Companies raised a record amount ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-23/acceleration-the-bloomberg-open-asia-edition
War on Gaza: Israel violating international and humanitarian law with US weapons, task force says
middleeasteye.net/news/israel-violating-international-and-humanitarian-law-us-weapons-task-force-says
China’s Putin Ties Risk Relations With EU, Top Diplomat Says: China needs to take a stand over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rein in its enormous trade ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/china-s-putin-ties-risk-relations-with-eu-top-diplomat-says
Huge sleeping alligator holds up flights at Florida air force base: A 10-foot-long alligator laying by a plane wheel chock at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/23/sleeping-alligator-holds-flights-florida-air-force-base-20703895/
China’s LGFV Borrowing Costs Drop to Record Low as Investors Bet on Bailout: China’s off-the-books local government debt market has turned. Only a few months ago ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/china-s-lgfv-borrowing-costs-drop-to-record-low-as-investors-bet-on-bailout
US Successfully Tests AI-Controlled Fighter Jet in F-16 Dogfight: An AI-controlled fighter jet, the X-62A VISTA, goes up against a human-piloted F-16 jet during ...
pcmag.com/news/us-successfully-tests-ai-controlled-fighter-jet-in-f-16-dogfight
Wild Card: The Bloomberg Open, Asia Edition: Good morning. Stocks bounced back ahead of tech earnings. South Korea’s shadow banking sounds alarm ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-22/wild-card-the-bloomberg-open-asia-edition
Black Mystery Craft Spotted Slung Under Chinese H-6 Bomber: What is seen hanging underneath an H-6 in a recent picture is not a WZ-8 rocket drone ...
twz.com/air/black-mystery-craft-spotted-slung-under-chinese-h-6-bomber
Fresh Support: The Bloomberg Open, Asia Edition: Good morning. US House approves $95 billion in foreign aid. China is front and center of gold’s rally ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-21/fresh-support-the-bloomberg-open-asia-edition
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
One Country Expressed Interest In Buying The A-10, Air Force Secretary Says: The U.S. Air Force might find a buyer for its A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft once they ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/23/a-10-international-customer/
US next-gen B-21 bomber likely obsolete upon delivery: While the US mulls acquiring more of its next-gen B-21 bombers, fast-moving technological advancements ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/us-next-gen-b-21-bomber-likely-obsolete-upon-delivery/
South Korea and U.S. hold largest combined air force drills : KUNSAN AIR BASE, South Korea -- U.S. and South Korean F-35 fighter jets emit an ear-splitting ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Defense/South-Korea-and-U.S.-hold-largest-combined-air-force-drills
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WATCH: US Air Force conducts first-ever human vs AI aerial dogfight : The US military carried out a major experiment, matching a piloted aircraft against an ...
wionews.com/world/watch-us-air-force-conducts-first-ever-human-vs-ai-aerial-dogfight-713887
New satellite images show scorched Iranian defence base after reported Israeli strike
thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2024/04/23/satellite-images-iran-stike-isfahan/
'Drag Race' winner Nymphia Wind wants Asian kids to see hope in her victory: In her exclusive first interview after winning 'RuPaul's Drag Race ...
ew.com/rupauls-drag-race-winner-nymphia-wind-exclusive-interview-8636500
More than half US Air Force's B-2 stealth bombers stage mass fly-off: Photos show the mass fly-off of 12 B-2s at Whiteman Air Force Base earlier this week.
businessinsider.com/more-than-half-air-forces-b2-stealth-bombers-mass-fly-2024-4
West Asia crisis: US deploys ‘CHAMP’ missile that can FRY Iranian nuclear equipment
wionews.com/world/west-asia-crisis-us-deploys-champ-missile-that-can-fry-iranian-nuclear-equipment-713342
Man dies after setting himself on fire outside Trump hush-money trial in Manhattan
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/20/maxwell-azzarello-dies-set-self-fire-trump-trial/73396274007/
Next Big Challenge For AI Dogfighting Is Keeping Track Of Enemies Up Close: Despite a breakthrough mock dogfight, actually sensing where the enemy is at during a ...
twz.com/air/next-big-challenge-for-ai-dogfighting-is-keeping-track-of-enemies-up-close
Nebraska WWII hero's family sees new Army combat vehicle named in his honor: Two families, one from Nebraska, last week christened the Army's new M10 Booker ...
omaha.com/news/state-regional/nebraska-wwii-heros-family-sees-new-army-combat-vehicle-named-in-his-honor/article_f5113b5a-fcf8-11ee-96ab-779bcf73917b.html
Israel-Iran tensions live news: Explosions as ‘drones downed’ over Isfahan: Tensions have soared in the Middle East more than six months into Israel’s war on ...
aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/19/live-israel-launches-missile-attack-in-response-to-iran-assault
BETA hits its latest eVTOL milestone, transitioning mid-air with a pilot onboard [Video]
electrek.co/2024/04/24/beta-hits-latest-evtol-milestone-transitioning-mid-air-pilot-onboard-video/
Going Strong: The Bloomberg Open, Asia Edition: Good morning. Netflix crushed its earnings but the second quarter may not be as rosy. China will be the top ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-18/going-strong-the-bloomberg-open-asia-edition
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Are Flying Cars Finally Here?: Gideon Lewis-Kraus writes about the BlackFly, a flying vehicle developed by Pivotal, and companies developing other eVTOL aircraft ...
newyorker.com/magazine/2024/04/22/are-flying-cars-finally-here
US military won't say who won real-world dogfight between AI and human: In a simulated dogfight a few years ago, the AI smoked the human pilot with a flawless ...
businessinsider.com/us-military-wont-say-who-won-real-dogfight-ai-human-2024-4
China’s H-20 Stealth Bomber “Not Really” A Concern: U.S. Official: A U.S. intelligence official suggested China’s still-in-development H-20 stealth bomber is far ...
twz.com/air/chinas-h-20-stealth-bomber-not-really-a-concern-u-s-official
F-16 Video Shows First-Ever Human Vs. AI Aerial Dogfight: The U.S. military did not reveal which aircraft came out on top in last September's groundbreaking test ...
newsweek.com/f-16-aircraft-ai-dogfight-1892482
Video shows first ever AI fighter jet pitted against human pilot in US dogfight: The X-62A is flown with safety pilots onboard with the ability to disengage the ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-19/first-ever-ai-fighter-jet-pitted-against-human-pilot-in-us-dogfight
Thunder Over Louisville 2024 air show, fireworks awes crowds at Waterfront Park: Massive crowds return to Waterfront Park and southern Indiana for Thunder Over ...
courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/events/kentucky-derby/festival/2024/04/20/thunder-over-louisville-2024-live-updates/72961394007/
DARPA’s AI test pilot successfully flew a dogfight against a human: After flying against simulated opponents, the AI agent has taken on humans.
arstechnica.com/cars/2024/04/darpas-ai-test-pilot-successfully-flew-a-dogfight-against-a-human/
Omaha neighbors: Obituaries for April 22: Read through the obituaries published today in Omaha World-Herald.
omaha.com/news/local/omaha-neighbors-obituaries-for-april-22/collection_688990aa-2ee9-542d-88c4-ad1b5542f1b8.html
Kenyan military chief among 10 people killed in helicopter crash: "Our motherland has lost one of her most valiant generals," Ruto told a news conference
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/kenyan-military-chief-among-10-people-killed-in-helicopter-crash-4595554
US military aircraft routinely circle over Tokyo metro area: Mainichi probe - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240419/p2a/00m/0na/022000c
On This Day, April 21: U.S. transports French troops in First Indochina War - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/2024/04/21/On-This-Day-US-transports-French-troops-in-First-Indochina-War/8161713642652/
US Air Force planes swoop over Devon and Cornwall: Residents wondered why the US aircraft were flying over our region
plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/air-force-planes-swoop-over-9237352
AI vs humans: What happened when an AI pilot took on an F-16 in a dogfight?: AI pilot vs human pilot dogfight: The simulated dogfight is being touted as a ...
business-standard.com/external-affairs-defence-security/news/ai-vs-humans-what-happened-when-an-ai-pilot-took-on-an-f-16-in-a-dogfight-124041900798_1.html
Graveyard of twisted metal litters 'UK Bermuda Triangle' overlooking Manchester: The area over the Dark Peak overlooking Manchester has claimed the lives of 50 ...
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/nostalgia/graveyard-twisted-metal-litters-uks-29009812
US Air Force: Autonomously controlled fighter aircraft conducts first “dogfight”: The US military has been testing AI technology for a long time ...
heise.de/news/US-Luftwaffe-Autonom-gesteuertes-Kampfflugzeug-fuehrt-ersten-Dogfight-9690541.html
'Portugal Has Already Begun Transition To The F-35' Portuguese Air Force Chief Says
theaviationist.com/2024/04/19/portugal-has-already-begun-transition-to-the-f-35-portuguese-air-force-chief-says/
US Air Force says AI-controlled F-16 fighter jet has been dogfighting with humans
theregister.com/2024/04/18/darpa_f16_flight/
USAF: Limited International Interest In Acquiring Retiring A-10s: As the U.S. Air Force continues the planned retirement of its A-10 attack jet fleet ...
aviationweek.com/defense-space/aircraft-propulsion/usaf-limited-international-interest-acquiring-retiring-10s
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Keke Palmer And SZA To Star In Issa Rae-Produced Buddy Comedy From TriStar Pictures
deadline.com/2024/04/keke-palmer-sza-issa-rae-tristar-pictures-1235896290/
Quick Glance: Keke Palmer and SZA in New Comedy Produced by Issa Rae
- Issa Rae is producing a new comedy starring Keke Palmer and Grammy winner SZA.
- The project will be led by TriStar Pictures and directed by Lawrence Lamont.
- Keke Palmer will serve as an executive producer, while SZA will make her acting debut.
- Rae criticized the cancellation of diverse series and expressed concerns about the Hollywood industry.
Premature baby girl rescued from her dead mother's womb dies in Gaza after 5 days in an incubator
apnews.com/article/gaza-infant-girl-mother-killed-airstrike-c39c281b545485aa4076f60459f2234a
Quick Glance: Premature Baby Rescued from Dead Mother's Womb Dies in Gaza After 5 Days
- A premature Palestinian infant, rescued from her mother's womb shortly after the woman was killed in an Israeli airstrike, has died, according to her uncle.
- Sabreen Jouda died in a Gaza hospital after her health deteriorated and medical teams were unable to save her, said her uncle.
- Following an Israeli airstrike on Sabreen's home in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, her parents and 4-year-old sister tragically lost their lives.
- More than 34,000 Palestinians have been killed during the Israel-Hamas war, with local health officials stating that about two-thirds of the dead are women and children. Health officials do not differentiate between combatants and civilians in their count.
LIVE: Pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University and CUNY: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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LIVE: Pro-Palestinian activists demonstrate outside France's Sciences Po university
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Top Argentine Officials to Meet PBOC Governor Next Week: Argentina’s Central Bank President Santiago Bausili and Finance Secretary Pablo Quirno are scheduled to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/top-argentine-officials-to-meet-pboc-governor-next-week
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China is backing away from facial recognition technology — at least in hotels: Chinese officials have told hotels in Beijing and other cities to stop scanning ...
qz.com/china-stop-facial-recognition-technology-hotels-privacy-1851437900
Quick Glance: China Ends Facial Scans at Hotels
- Authorities in China are instructing hotels to cease conducting facial recognition scans on guests during check-in, as reported by state media.
- This directive is being implemented in various cities to reduce the use of facial scans and avoid potential issues.
- Experts caution that facial recognition may deter people from traveling and increase costs for businesses, with a risk of data misuse.
- An IT professional highlights technical challenges that China may face due to the extensive number of hotels, surveillance cameras, and databases, potentially leading to system overload.
TikTok will not be sold, Chinese parent ByteDance tells US: The video sharing app faces being banned in the US unless it severs ties with its China's ByteDance.
bbc.com/news/articles/c289n8m4j19o
Quick Glance: Chinese TikTok App Sale Required for National Security Measures
- A newly enacted law mandates the sale of the Chinese-owned TikTok app to address national security concerns.
- According to experts, China has intensified its online information operations in recent years to advance its broader objectives.
- China has actively sought to leverage TikTok to influence politics in Taiwan, yet these endeavors ultimately proved unsuccessful.
- While TikTok was utilized in these publicly identified Chinese operations, researchers have not observed a specific emphasis on the app compared to other popular platforms.
Bad blood with China? Blinken buys Taylor Swift album in Beijing: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken snapped up a Taylor Swift album along with one by ...
reuters.com/world/us/bad-blood-with-china-blinken-buys-taylor-swift-album-beijing-2024-04-26/
Quick Glance: Blinken Warns China Over Backing Russia's War - BBC News
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns China against supplying Russia with war materials.
- Blinken emphasizes the shared responsibility of the world's two largest economies to avoid misunderstandings.
- China refutes allegations of supporting Russia in the Ukraine war and pushes for political solutions.
- Blinken calls on China to play a de-escalating role in other conflicts like in the Middle East.
US: If China won't act, we will - Blinken: Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US will act if China does not stop sending parts to Russia.
bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-68903289
LIVE: Pro-Palestinian protests at George Washington University: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Vietnam’s No. 4 Leader Said to Resign Amid Probes: Vietnam’s National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has submitted his resignation days after his assistant was ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/vietnam-s-no-4-leader-said-to-resign-amid-corruption-probe
Ben-Gvir, Israeli far-right minister, in car accident: The controversial National Security Minister was taken to hospital after his car overturned.
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68908413
China warns US of rising ‘negative factors’ in bilateral ties: World is watching to see if rivalry will ‘break out into conflict’, foreign minister Wang Yi tells ...
ft.com/content/246c9e16-1dc9-432d-990c-11660f9c7d56
Quick Glance: Xi Jinping warns against 'vicious competition' with US
- President Xi Jinping cautions US Secretary of State to avoid conflicts
- Tensions persist between US and China over various issues
- Chinese leadership emphasizes importance of partnership and cooperation
- US expresses concerns about China's role in Ukraine conflict and technology exports
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken snapped up a Taylor Swift album along with one by classic Chinese rocker Dou Wei during an unexpected detour to a Beijing ...
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Two indicted for illegally exporting chip gear from US to China: One Chinese national arrested in Chicago while another suspect thought to be abroad
theregister.com/2024/04/26/2_indicted_for_illegal_china_exports/
Students at prestigious Paris university occupy campus building in pro-Palestinian protest
apnews.com/article/france-paris-university-campus-protests-israel-palestinians-gaza-b2743b076ff31a8dbe74478a046c1379
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake jolts eastern Taiwan - Focus Taiwan: A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Taiwan's Hualien County at 2:21 a.m ...
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Taiwan rattled by quakes again, no immediate reports of damage: Two earthquakes, the largest a 6.1 magnitude, struck Taiwan's eastern county of Hualien on ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-rattled-by-61-magnitude-quake-no-immediate-reports-damage-2024-04-26/
US election 2024: Who are the mega-rich donors backing Trump?: A handful of mega-rich donors have emerged as key backers of Republican presidential candidate ...
reuters.com/world/us/who-are-mega-rich-donors-backing-trump-2024-04-26/
Quick Glance: US Election 2024: Mega-Rich Donors Backing Trump
- Several ultra-wealthy donors have emerged as key figures supporting Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, collectively donating over $50 million for his candidacy against Democratic incumbent Joe Biden.
- Timothy Mellon, Isaac and Laura Perlmutter, Linda McMahon, Robert Bigelow, and Patricia Duggan are some of the top donors backing Trump, based on an analysis of campaign finance disclosures to the Federal Election Commission.
- Mellon, an heir of the Mellon banking family, also supports independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Perlmutter, former chairman of Marvel Entertainment, has contributed to Trump's campaigns. McMahon, former wrestling entrepreneur, also donates to Trump. Bigelow, a hotel tycoon, has donated significant funds to Trump. Duggan, a donor to the Church of Scientology, is also financially supporting Trump.
- The donations from these individuals amount to millions of dollars, highlighting how mega-rich donors play a crucial role in financing Trump's candidacy and how their support impacts his campaign.
Blinken says China helping fuel Russian threat to Ukraine: The US Secretary of State was speaking to the BBC at the end of a three-day trip to China.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-68905475
Rapidly Weakening Yen Threatens Higher Power Bills in Japan: The yen’s relentless decline risks pushing power prices higher for Japan’s households and businesses ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/rapidly-weakening-yen-threatens-higher-power-bills-in-japan
Gaza pier: US begins building floating base to boost aid: Two million meals a day could be delivered via sea to feed people in Gaza, the US says
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68904209
Japan town to put up 2.5m barrier to block view of Mount Fuji: TOKYO: A huge black barrier to block Mount Fuji from view will be installed in a popular photo ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/japan-town-block-mount-fuji-view-troublesome-tourist-tourism-4294376
Quick Glance: Japanese Town Blocks View of Mt. Fuji Due to Overtourism
- Fujikawaguchiko, a Japanese resort town, is overwhelmed by tourists seeking views of Mount Fuji.
- Reports of tourists disregarding rules, leaving litter, and climbing roofs for better photos have led to the decision to install a barrier.
- A 8-foot high, 22-yard long mesh net will obstruct the mountain view to address the situation caused by disrespectful visitors.
- Japan is addressing overtourism issues by implementing measures to control unruly tourists and manage record-breaking visitor numbers.
'She joined her family as a martyr': Relatives gathered by a tiny sandy grave in Gaza, where they had buried a baby girl, who lived just a few days after ...
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How the Turbulent Politics of Medieval Central Asia Shaped a Polymath’s Achievements
newlinesmag.com/essays/how-the-turbulent-politics-of-medieval-central-asia-shaped-a-polymaths-achievements/
Wang Yi tells Antony Blinken not to step on China's red lines: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in China in an attempt to put relations on an even keel.
bbc.com/news/articles/c2547ll8z0ro
Huawei retakes crown in China handset market as Apple sinks to fifth: TAIPEI/TOKYO -- Huawei has returned to the top of China's smartphone market after ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/China-tech/Huawei-retakes-crown-in-China-handset-market-as-Apple-sinks-to-fifth2
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Quick Glance: Huawei regains dominance in China's smartphone market as Apple drops to fifth position
- Following an ambitious comeback, Huawei has regained the top spot in China's smartphone market, while Apple has dropped to fifth in shipments in Asia's largest economy.
- The latest figures for the first quarter of 2024, released by analytics company Canalys, reveal that Huawei shipped 11.7 million smartphones in China, marking a 70% increase from the previous year when the company was working to revitalize its handset business amidst U.S. sanctions.
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