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The discussions covered film distribution, licensing, intellectual property protection and regulatory cooperation, as both countries seek to improve access to their respective film markets.

Emerging markets continue to outperform developed nations in driving world economic expansion, according to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) October Outlook figures released by data analytics firm StatiSense.

High interest rates in Nigeria are discouraging investment in the solar energy sector, with PowerChina’s Africa Regional Director, Timmy Shi, identifying the cost of financing as a major obstacle for foreign companies seeking to establish businesses in the country.

China is no longer treating AI-generated video simply as another demonstration of what generative artificial intelligence can do. Cities, film studios, technology companies and streaming platforms are building businesses around it.

This initiative, labelled the U.S.-China AI Dialogue, represents a proactive effort to build operational guardrails around advanced technology before national security triggers spiral out of control.

The move follows the sharp reversal in Unitree Robotics shares after the company’s Shanghai debut last month. Its stock surged more than fivefold on its first day of trading before falling 55% from its peak.

President Donald Trump has signed into law a sweeping Russia sanctions package that gives the United States new powers to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries buying Russian oil and gas.

China is preparing for a risk that could complicate its ambitions for artificial intelligence. Systems built to work independently could eventually acquire resources, copy themselves and compete with humans for control.

Nigeria’s imports from China increased from ₦5.10 trillion in the first quarter of 2026 to ₦5.92 trillion in the second quarter, according to the latest Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics from the National Bureau of Statistics.

In places normally reserved for fashion campaigns, consumer brands and celebrity endorsements, commuters and shoppers are suddenly seeing scientists