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Don't like ads? Go ad-free with TradeBriefs Premium China's quest for self-reliance risks choking innovation - FT    The White House's latest push to curb US investments in selected Chinese tech companies underscored the escalating tech war between Beijing and Washington. But it came as no surprise to Chinese leaders. In 2018, President Xi Jinping called for a "whole-nation approach" to achieving scientific self-reliance by reducing China's dependence on imports of critical technology components. His strategy included doubling down the country's financial resources to overcome the so-called "chokepoints" in strategically critical technology sectors; and strengthening domestic talent-grooming and "reshoring" of expertise to spearhead innovation. Yet, China's ability to make a major scientific breakthrough has proved equally dependent on whether researchers have the space to think critically and creatively. Continued here You Might Like � � � � � � � � � Jews in the German Army: Different generations reflect on changing attitudes - BBC News    Choosing to stand up to your commanding officer as a new recruit is never a decision to be taken lightly. Even more so when you're the only Jewish member of the German Army, working alongside soldiers who fought under the Nazis in World War II. Although decades have passed since Michael Fürst was on the receiving end of anti-Semitic comments, the sting is fresh in his memory, he tells BBC World Service's Heart and Soul programme. Now 76, Michael is a lawyer and president of the Association of Jewish Communities of Lower Saxony. His office is lined with books that reflect these twin pillars of his life, along with medals and photographs. Continued here Russian lander experiences 'emergency situation' while approaching lunar surface | CNN - CNN    The Luna 25 spacecraft reported an "emergency situation on board," Russia's space agency, Roscosmos, said on Saturday. An incident occurred as the spacecraft was trying to enter a pre-landing orbit, according to Roscosmos. "During the operation, an emergency situation occurred on board the automatic station, which did not allow the maneuver to be performed with the specified parameters," Roscosmos said in a Telegram post. Continued here

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