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South China Morning Post
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- South China Morning Post
Insiders' guide to Kunming: what to eat, drink and do in Yunnan capital
Standing 1,900 metres above sea level, the old city of Kunming has ballooned into a metropolis of almost 6 million, double what the population was 20 years ago. Nevertheless, Yunnan 's provincial capital maintains a small-town vibe when compared with other large Chinese cities. The Old Street, running west off central Zhengyi Street, through the Flower and Bird Market, is lined with gemstone vendors, textile stores and cafes. The city's main draws are the 'wine-glass-shaped buildings' – twin European-style, curved constructions of 1940s provenance – as well as the flower-festooned parks of Cuihu (Green Lake) and Lianhuachi (Lotus Lake). It was Yunnan 's unique natural riches that attracted 19th century botanists to search its hills for exotic flora, establishing the province in the global consciousness as a Shangri-La. And for Yunnan University teacher Joseph Paterson, who has lived in Kunming for 15 years, regional biodiversity translates into healthy eating. Herbivore heaven The Qiongzhu Temple, also known as the Bamboo Temple. Photo: Thomas Bird 'I know all the vegetarian places around town,' says the Briton, before explaining that Kunming's meat-free eateries are typically all-you-can-eat buffets that, he, warns, 'can get busy on auspicious Buddhist holidays, so check the date in advance'. 'Every time you eat out, there are 10 vegetables you've never heard of – and they're all delicious,' says Paterson. 'Plus there are yecai [wild herbs] and, in the summer mushroom season, you can eat fresh shiitake, that would be expensive in Japan, for next to nothing.' Paterson recommends Su Ji Xiang, located between Green Lake Park and Yuantong Temple – a pond-fringed Buddhist complex established more than a millennium ago, where, for 20 yuan (HK$22), one can feast on as many plants as one can digest.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
SPRING CITY RESORT ELEVATES ITS INTERNATIONAL STANDING AS ONE OF THE WORLD'S FINEST GOLF RESORT WITH KEY AWARDS AND ACCREDITATIONS
HONG KONG, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring City Golf & Lake Resort, Kunming today proudly announced that it had been honored with the prestigious Distinguished Golf Destination designation, the Hallmark of Excellence for a golf course, as determined by the Distinguished Golf Destinations program conducted by BoardRoom magazine in partnership with Forbes Travel Guide. The merit-based designation recognizes exceptional golf courses that exceed expectations in the quality of service and amenities, facilities, and most importantly the teamwork of the staff and management. The elite status acknowledges the top 3% golfing destinations globally. BoardRoom magazine's entirely merit-based Distinguished Golf Destinations program adopts a stringent rating system that recognizes the facility, its management and its staff, based on a proprietary criteria and validation process that distills and measures a facility's Distinguished Golf Experience. "Spring City Golf & Lake Resort is delighted and honored to be the recipient of this prestigious golf designation." explained Mr. Mervin Ho, Executive Vice President, Spring City Resort. "We very much appreciate being recognized and conferred with this elite status. It is a testament to the professionalism and dedication of all our staff who ensure every golfer playing at Spring City has a uniquely prestigious golfing experience." Mr. John Fornaro, Publisher and Co-founder of Boardroom magazine commented: "Congratulations to Spring City Resort under the leadership of Mervin on achieving such a distinguished status in the golf industry. Your success is a testament to the excellent quality leadership, exceptional golf experience, and outstanding teamwork within your organization. Your team's dedication and hard work have set a remarkable example for others to follow, and your achievements are truly well-deserved." Furthermore, at the prestigious 2025 Top 100 Golf Course Asia Award Ceremony—hosted by from May 11th to 13th—Spring City Resort was honored with the illustrious "Top 10 Golf Course Asia " award, a testament to its unparalleled excellence as recognized by industry experts and hailed as one of the finest golfing destinations in Asia. Since its inception in 2015, the Top 100 Golf Course Asia Award has established itself as a beacon of prestige and influence across the Asian golfing landscape. More than just a definitive guide for discerning golf enthusiasts, it stands as a celebrated chronicle of the sport's meteoric rise and enduring brilliance in the region. Spring City Joins Links2Golf Global Golf NetworkSpring City Resort has this month also been inducted into the worldwide Links2Golf golf community. Links2Golf is the world's most comprehensive reciprocal golf course network, offering access to the finest collection of high-quality golf clubs in the world. Since 2012, the Links2Golf network of Affiliated and Reciprocal clubs has grown to over 700 properties located in 53 countries around the world. The network serves an aggregated population of over 250,000 network golfers from participating network clubs. The main feature of a Links2Golf partnership for participating network clubs is the opportunity to offer reciprocal access to other destinations across the Links2Golf Network to their own members while creating revenue in need periods. Spring City inaugurates the first of its kind golf experience platform to bolster tourism in China, with in May, Spring City Resort announced a collaboration with the largest online travel agency in China and one of the largest travel service providers in the world, to launch the "China Travel" golf inbound tourism initiative. The collaboration with will enable the resort to rapidly expand its market influence and accelerate its mission of promoting golf and tourism in China to the world. This alliance goes beyond commercial interests as it serves as a bridge for cultural exchange with a multi-faceted approach by introducing art, culture, music and food alongside golf, wellness and tourism. "These latest initiatives demonstrate Spring City Resort's aim to establish itself as China's premier golf, wellness and tourism destination," explained Mr. Ho. "The affiliations with prestigious global golf associations and travel platforms are part of an ongoing strategy to develop and build strategic partnerships and international participation as we drive our high-end inbound tourism development plans. "We also plan to further develop and launch new wellness and tourism concepts, supported by our world-renowned golfing propositions of year-round spring weather playability, pristine golf greens achieving speeds of 12-13 feet perennially and outstanding customer service across the resort. By strengthening Spring City's unique propositions and weaving in immersive local cultural and tourism programs in Yunnan province; we further accentuate the development of tourism in China – both locally and internationally." Spring City - A Harmonious Blend of Leisure and NatureNestling within a 7,560-acre lakeside and mountainous retreat, Spring City Golf & Lake Resort is a globally renowned golf and ecological destination, celebrated for the shimmering waters of Yangzonghai Lake and the lushness of its pristine forests. It is not only a paradise for sports enthusiasts but also a model of harmonious coexistence between leisure and nature. The resort's golf courses blend seamlessly with the natural landscape, allowing every guest to experience the unique charm of Kunming, the "Spring City," and premium quality golf. ABOUT SPRING CITY GOLF & LAKE RESORTThe Spring City Golf & Lake Resort was officially completed in 1998, its creation symbolizing the friendship spanning across a distance of 2630 kilometers between the governments of China and Singapore. The vibrant scenery here shines with the colors of nature, awakening the senses while also providing an unparalleled golf experience and a vibrant, culturally rich vacation experience for travelers from domestically in China and around the world. ABOUT THE DISTINGUISHED GOLF DESTINATIONS DESIGNATIONDeveloped by industry leaders, BoardRoom magazine and Forbes Travel Guide, the Distinguished Golf Destinations designation is the most prestigious and valuable accolade a resort, semi private, daily fee or public golf course can achieve. The Distinguished Golf Destinations program is not a popularity contest where industry insiders simply decide who makes the cut behind the scenes. Instead, Distinguished Golf Destination status is earned through a process where every aspect of your facilities, course(s), and operation are evaluated against the most important of all measures: Golf Experience. ABOUT LINKS2GOLF Links2Golf Network operates the world's most comprehensive reciprocal golf course network. Links2Golf Network provides access to a broad collection of quality golf clubs worldwide. Since 2012, the Links2Golf Network of Reciprocal clubs has grown to over 700 properties located in 53 countries around the world. The Links2Golf Network serves a population of over 250,000 network golfers from participating clubs and resorts. The main feature of a Links2Golf partnership is the opportunity to offer reciprocal access to their own members while creating revenue in need periods. In doing so, L2G provides an opportunity for participating clubs and resorts to realize new inbound revenue from our Network golfers as well as providing a very robust outbound benefit to their members. About Group Group Limited (Nasdaq: TCOM; HKEX: 9961) is a leading global one-stop travel platform, integrating a comprehensive suite of travel products and services and differentiated travel content. It is the go-to destination for many travelers in Asia, and increasingly for travelers around the world, to explore travel, get inspired, make informed and cost-effective travel bookings, enjoy hassle-free on-the-go support, and share travel experience. Founded in 1999 and listed on Nasdaq in 2003 and HKEX in 2021, the Company currently operates under a portfolio of brands, including Ctrip, Qunar, and Skyscanner, with the mission "to pursue the perfect trip for a better world." ActionHouse International Limited:Contact: Ivan ChanCell Phone: (852)9627-5172ichan@ Distinguished Golf Destinations:Contact: Tom FitzgeraldCell Phone: 631-774-5515tfitz@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Spring City Golf & Lake Resort
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NBA Star D'Angelo Russell Makes Big Announcement
Originally a Nike-sponsored athlete, Brooklyn Nets star D'Angelo Russell did not renew his contract and instead chose to sign to Dwyane Wade's company, Way of Wade, on Feb. 1, 2019. This was same day Russell was awarded his first and only All-Star selection, according to Since 2019, Russell has been sporting the Li Ning Way of Wade shoes with his own designed colorways. However, after the 10th season for the former No. 2 pick out of Ohio State, Russell announced his new shoe and did a launch event in China. The veteran guard is visiting Kunming, Beijing, Changsha, and Hong Kong to hold basketball clinics, a live podcast, as well as meet-and-greets (via NetsDaily). Advertisement The launch announcement of his first signature shoe with Way of Wade made rounds on social media on Tuesday. Russell made quite the appearance during his time in China by playing in a pick-up game with locals while also attending the championship for the CBA Finals. The Brooklyn star attracted incredible masses of people for his live Q&A and meet-and-greets, where he was able to accentuate his reciprocated love for the Chinese fanbase. The get-in price for the local mall to see Russell and ask questions or for autographs and pictures was 2,299 Chinese Yuan or $320. Russell is extremely popular in China, large in part due to his stints with the Los Angeles Lakers twice, Brooklyn Nets twice, and Golden State Warriors; these franchises have the largest NBA fan bases in China (via SportsPro). Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell (1)Jerome Miron-Imagn Images While thousands of people wanted to hear that the star free agent would return to Brooklyn next season, he declined to answer and instead chose to praise the franchise for his continued growth during both stints. After being traded from the Lakers to the Nets again on Dec. 29 of last year for Dorian Finney-Smith, Russell is set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer after accepting his player option last season with the Lakers, according to Advertisement Related: Nets GM Sends Message on Potential Major Trade Related: Rich Paul Sends Message on Lakers' Decision After Luka Doncic Move NBA Star D'Angelo Russell Makes Big Announcement first appeared on Athlon Sports on May 22, 2025
Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Shocking moment plane passenger opens emergency exit door because he 'wanted to get some fresh air'
A China Eastern Airline flight turned chaotic upon landing when a passenger suddenly opened an emergency exit - claiming he wanted 'to get some fresh air.' Footage shows the aftermath of the random act, which saw a male passenger yank the emergency handle before deploying the evacuation slide on flight MU5828, which was still taxiing on the runway as it arrived in Kunming from Changsha on 11 May. According to witnesses, the man appeared calm, but had told others he opened the door to get a breath of fresh air. But his bizarre actions reportedly caused chaos in the cabin, and passengers were prevented from disembarking the plan for around 20 minutes as crew members dealt with the situation. Though no one was hurt, the suspect, described as a young male, was escorted off the plane by police for further questioning, as reported by NeedToKnow. The flight took off from Changsha, China, and arrived at Kunming Changshui International Airport at around 8.42am on 11 May. In China, opening an emergency door on a plane can come with a steep fine - anywhere from £10,482 to over £20,000, depending on the aircraft and circumstances. In March 2022, a China eastern Airlines flight was involved in the third-deadliest aviation accident in the country's history. The domestic flight took off from Kunming Changshui International Airport bound for Guangzhou, but crashed on route, killing all 132 passengers and crew onboard. But this week's emergency door drama isn't the only bizarre incident to have occurred in the skies lately. Earlier this year, a United flight bound for Shanghai was diverted back to California three hours into the trip because the pilot forgot their passport. In March, UA Flight 198 left Los Angeles International Airport at 1:44 pm PDT and was scheduled to land at Shanghai Pudong International about 14 hours later until the pilot discovered his disastrous mistake. The flight was then diverted back to California and landed in San Francisco just after 5 pm, per flight logs tracked on Flight Aware. Passengers on the Boeing aircraft 787-9 then finally took off for Shanghai around 9 pm and arrived just after 12:30am local time. United arranged for a new crew to take the 257 passengers to Shanghai and provided them with meal vouchers and compensation for the inconvenience, the media representative said. The flight eventually landed at its destination six hours behind schedule, which impacted some of the passengers' plans. One passenger, who was flying for business, told CNN, that they had to reschedule their plans for Monday after the significant delay. A second traveler said they had to drive another two hours after landing in Shanghai, leaving them exhausted. Yang Shuhan, another traveler on the flight, said that the pilot announced his embarrassing mistake over the intercom and sounded 'very frustrated'. Yang told CNN that she received two meal vouchers totaling $30 to use for a meal at the San Francisco airport.
Memri
05-03-2025
- Business
- Memri
MEMRI CHINESE MEDIA STUDIES PROJECT EXCLUSIVE: Chinese Media Praises Chinese AI Company DeepSeek: 'America's Military Dominance Has Cracked'; 'We Must... Seize Strategic High Ground, And Secure Victory In Emerging Fields'
In January 2025, Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek released a chatbot that rocked the artificial intelligence market with its efficiency and capability, leading to a $593 billion loss in value for the American technology company Nvidia in a single day, the largest one-day loss for any company on Wall Street. [1] In the aftermath, Chinese tech companies, commentators, professors, and the public have been celebrating what they view as a Chinese victory over American artificial intelligence capabilities. At a recent Provincial High-Quality Development Conference in China, Huang Kunming, the Chinese Comunist Party (CCP) Guangdong Party Secretary, made notable remarks about DeepSeek, the Chinese AI app that has shaken Silicon Valley and Wall Street over the past month. He stated: "DeepSeek, with the courage and vigor of one who fears not the tiger, is shaking up the American AI giants and creating ripple effects. Our country has already shown new signs of leading the trends of the era. Guangdong should especially strive to take the lead among the many fierce competitors. We must take proactive action, comprehensively optimize and upgrade our industrial system, break free from the mid-to-low-end sectors, seize strategic high ground, and secure victory in emerging fields." A Chinese-language article reporting on Kunming's comments said: "It is clear that the Chinese government sees DeepSeek as a direct challenger to leading U.S. AI platforms. More importantly, Beijing encourages its tech sector to emulate DeepSeek's perceived success as part of a broader effort to transition away from low-value manufacturing and position China as a peer competitor to the United States in cutting-edge industries. China has long employed a 'whole-of-society approach' in its competition with the U.S. – a comprehensive national strategy that integrates government, military, industry, academia, and civilians to advance its geopolitical, economic, and technological ambitions. This approach is deeply rooted in Military-Civil Fusion (MCF), state-controlled economic policies, and ideological mobilization, ensuring that China's long-term strategic goals remain aligned across all sectors. This systemic strategy poses a persistent challenge to the U.S., necessitating a multi-faceted response encompassing economic, military, and ideological countermeasures. However, Washington has often been caught off guard by Beijing's rapid advancements – the rise of DeepSeek is just the latest example." [2] The following are a selection of exclusive content from the MEMRI Chinese Media Studies Project showing commentators in China celebrating the release of DeepSeek and analyzing its implications for the Chinese-American technology competition. Huang Kunming, CCP Guangdong Party Secretary Praises Deepseek: 'With The Courage And Vigor Of One Who Fears Not The Tiger, Deepseek Is Shaking Up The American AI Giants' At a recent Provincial High-Quality Development Conference in China, Huang Kunming, the CCP Guangdong Party Secretary, discussed DeepSeek, the Chinese artificial intelligence app that has shaken Silicon Valley and Wall Street over the past month. He stated: "DeepSeek, with the courage and vigor of one who fears not the tiger, is shaking up the American AI giants and creating ripple effects." He called upon Guangdong province to take a leadership position in technological development efforts. Video of the event was uploaded to Kuaishou Chinese video platform on February 5, 2025. Click here or below to view the clip of CCP Guangdong Party Secretary Huang Kunming. Huang Kunming: "DeepSeek, with the courage and vigor of one who fears not the tiger, is shaking up the American AI giants and creating ripple effects. Our country has already shown new signs of leading the trends of the era. Guangdong should especially strive to take the lead among the many fierce competitors. "We must take proactive actions, comprehensively optimize and upgrade our industrial system, break free from the mid-to-low-end sector, seize strategic high ground, and secure victory in emerging fields." Chinese Commentator Da Liu: DeepSeek Is Attacking The Core Of America's Technological Hegemony In a video posted on Haokan Videos on January 28, 2025, Chinese commentator Da Liu claims that DeepSeek is not merely a technological achievement, but that it signals the decline of U.S. technological supremacy. According to Liu, even smaller nations, such as Cuba and Ethiopia, could potentially craft competitive AI systems, effectively dismantling the long-held belief that only superpowers are capable of leading in artificial intelligence. Moreover, DeepSeek's reliance on domestically produced Ascend chips clearly shows, according to Liu, that the trajectory of AI progress has decisively shifted away from American technological infrastructures, directly challenging the hegemony of established giants like NVIDIA and Intel. Da Liu warns that if America loses its technological edge, the cascading effects on its military and financial dominance will be unavoidable. For decades, the U.S. has sustained its global supremacy through a blend of military prowess, technological innovation, and the dominance of the dollar. Yet as China rapidly rolls out advanced fighter jets and other military technologies, the global community is increasingly questioning America's capacity to influence China or participate in significant conflicts without Chinese acquiescence. Da Liu concludes by stating that America's longstanding global dominance, deeply rooted in its technological superiority since World War II, is now under direct assault from initiatives like DeepSeek. As this foundational pillar of American hegemony begins to fracture, the implications for global power dynamics are both profound and unsettling. Click here or below to view the clip of Chinese commentator Da Liu. Da Liu: "The foundation of the United States has already been shaken. DeepSeek is just a product. If we see it as a mere product, we won't grasp its fundamental significance. We should view it as a phenomenon, a trend. Throughout history, the U.S. has always been the leader in cutting-edge technology, with significant technological advancements first emerging in America, and then China developing and expanding upon them, making them bigger and better, until eventually surpassing the U.S. For example, the maiden flight of China's 6th generation fighter jet... DeepSeek is similar. Artificial intelligence first emerged in the United States, and has always been led by the U.S. until the emergence of DeepSeek, which caused panic and shock among Americans. "However, DeepSeek is not entirely like that. It has pioneered a new direction for overtaking [the U.S.] in AI. We can achieve the same results with $5.5 million that would cost you $1 billion. What method did we use? Not brute-force computing power. While computing power is important, algorithms rely only on your brain, not on your country's strength. DeepSeek's emergence has given new hope to many more people. Theoretically speaking, countries like Cuba, Ethiopia, and North Korea could also develop their own AI. As long as they have this human capability, the greatest obstacle is no longer there. "For hardware, even if I rely on smuggling, I could still put together a server with thousands of H100s if I wanted to. So now that DeepSeek is open source – copy it, use it freely, and take inspiration from it. I hope the world can collectively push forward and create more DeepSeek-like innovations, exploring AI pathways that do not rely solely on computing power. That is why NVIDIA's stock has collapsed. However, let's clarify one point. Humanity's demand for computing power is endless. The rise of DeepSeek does not mean that computing power will become less important. That is incorrect. It's like when we built the Three Gorges Dam – people said that once it was completed, China would never lack electricity, and the price of electricity would drop to 0.08 yuan. But what happened? No amount of electricity is ever enough. AI is the same – no amount of computing power will ever be sufficient. "However – and I have to say 'however' again – it doesn't necessarily have to be NVIDIA, and nor does it have to be American chips. Chinese chips can work too. After all, doesn't DeepSeek use Chinese Ascend chips? Have you all noticed? The real impact of DeepSeek's open source lies right here. The future of artificial intelligence doesn't necessarily have to be exclusive to major powers. In ten or twenty years, the scenario that might unfold could be like 'the swallows that once nested in the halls of nobles now fly into common households.' By then, America's technological hegemony will have completely collapsed. Its military hegemony has already been shaken by the rapid unveiling of China's new military equipment in recent months. More and more countries and people around the world no longer believe that the U.S. can use force to threaten China. Nor do they believe that the U.S. dares to launch a medium-scale war anywhere in the world without China's consent. "Now, America's military dominance has cracked, and its technological supremacy is being torn apart by DeepSeek. That leaves only one thing: financial hegemony, and specifically, dollar dominance. But we all know that financial and dollar hegemony are not castles in the sky. They have foundations. Its two foundations are military hegemony and technological hegemony. If these two foundations disappear, the U.S. dollar will collapse overnight. In reality, military dominance is not independent either. It also has a foundation, which is technological hegemony. Without leading technology, there is no military dominance. Looking at it this way, all of America's forms of hegemony ultimately trace back to one thing: the technological hegemony that has led the world since World War II. DeepSeek is attacking the core of America's technological hegemony – the very foundation of its survival. That is the true significance of DeepSeek." Chinese Commentator Chen Ping: Through DeepSeek, I See The Future Of Socialism; Chinese Artificial Intelligence Must Uphold Socialism In a February 8, 2025 video discussing the Chinese artificial app DeepSeek, Chinese commentator Chen Ping presents a socialist vision for integrating artificial intelligence and big data into China's socialist system to optimize resource distribution. He argues that rather than exporting surplus goods to subsidize American consumption, China should use its technological capabilities to redistribute these resources domestically. Ping stated that by prioritizing the development of rural areas and small and medium-sized cities, as well as reforming unsustainable urban lifestyles, China can enhance its national livelihood while addressing financial concerns such as inflation. He further suggests that this AI-driven socialist model could have global implications. Through initiatives like the Belt and Road and the "Community of Shared Future for Mankind," China could share its experiences with other nations, offering an alternative approach to economic development. This framework, he believes, would allow both ordinary citizens and elites worldwide to voluntarily learn from China's resource management strategies and socialist governance. Chen Ping is a well-known online commentator primarily active on social media. In his early years, he studied in the Department of Physics at the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and later received a government-sponsored opportunity to study abroad. He has served as a senior researcher at a Chinese research institute and has taught at prestigious universities such as Peking University and Fudan University. Chen Ping created several social media accounts, where he publishes international commentary videos, criticizing the cultural, political, and economic systems of the United States while praising certain aspects of China. His views are highly opinionated, drawing a substantial audience. Chen Ping's real-life activities have sparked controversy. It was discovered online that he resides in the United States and exposed his American villa on social media. Many Chinese and American viewers find this hypocritical. Click here or below to view the clip of Chinese commentator Chen Ping. Chen Ping: "I believe that artificial intelligence combined with big data can be utilized under the socialist system to issue various personalized vouchers to individuals based on big data distribution. The surplus of mass-produced materials and resources that are overproduced in one region may still be in short supply in another. Instead of selling to the United States and subsidizing American consumption, wouldn't it be better to adapt to China's domestic livelihood, develop new rural areas and small to medium-sized cities, and reform undesirable urban lifestyles? This would enable the effective utilization of national resources and prevent the inflation concerns that currently trouble the domestic financial sector. Such an approach would not only cater to the needs of people in different regions of China but could also be extended globally to benefit the working class in various parts of the world. Then China's Belt and Road Initiative and Community of Shared Future for Mankind can spread the successful experiences under China's socialist system, allowing people and elites from various countries to voluntarily learn from the Chinese model and Chinese wisdom." Chinese Professor Shen Yi's Bold Vision And Its Global Implications: DeepSeek, The Digital Silk Road, And China's AI Gambit Chinese professor and social media influencer Shen Yi recently made waves by declaring that China's DeepSeek AI has shattered Western dominance in artificial intelligence and could revolutionize global AI development through the Belt and Road Initiative's Digital Silk Road. He envisions a world where developing nations can leverage China's open-source AI models and indigenous chip manufacturing to bypass American technological restrictions. In a video posted on Bilibili on February 4, 2025, Shen frames DeepSeek as a liberating force, offering countries an alternative to Silicon Valley's control over AI infrastructure. Click here or below to view the clip of Chinese professor Shen Yi. Shen Yi: "This thing [DeepSeek] has completely shattered the so-called 'Western superiority' ideology that Silicon Valley elites have been pushing in artificial intelligence. It has directly broken through laterally, because they have absolutely no way to counter it. And what's the most critical part? DeepSeek has gone open source." Interviewer: "Yes." Shen: "DeepSeek has gone open source. Let me put it bluntly: Have you ever considered the combination of DeepSeek and the Belt and Road Initiative?" Interviewer: "Oh, this just got big..." Shen: "The Chinese government's Belt and Road Digital Silk Road initiative could support all participating countries in developing and using their own autonomous... Didn't you call it 'sovereign AI'? That wasn't my term, that was Jensen Huang's, not mine. Because whenever China coins a new term, it's accused of stirring up trouble, right? But they, you said it. Now I'm here to help you realize it. How? China will law the critical infrastructure for you. DeepSeek is open-source software – if you prefer buying Chinese chips, go ahead. If you want American chips, that's fine too. We provide the methods, and we collaborate on applications. So, are you in or not?" Interviewer: "Definitely in with this." Shen: "After you play hardball, let me tell you – DeepSeek can run on the Tier-2 chips that the U.S. has restricted from export to China. It can also run on domestically produced Chinese chips. And if you use Chinese-made chips, you won't be bound by America's AI chip export restrictions. You know that the AI 3-tier system they set up – Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3? Most Belt and Road countries fall under Tier 2. But with China's chips, you won't be subject to those dollar-amount chip restrictions, and you also don't need to worry that all the money you earn from GDP over the next 20-30 years will do towards feeding this electricity-hungry monster. Are you going to work with China or not?" Interviewer: "They are going to." Shen: "I won't even say much – this is the game we're playing. What do you have to counter it? That's why The Economist made that statement about 'democratization of information technology.' But they have no idea what that truly means. As soon as the Chinese government steps in, the entire artificial intelligence landscape in the context of great power strategic competition will undergo a disruptive transformation. "Moreover, this will set an example – an example for what? That all the brilliant minds in the world, particularly those from developing countries, should learn from China's approach: elevate the intelligence and wisdom of their own people, use open-source models, optimize algorithms and LLMs, and build your own AI in a way that isn't solely dependent on piling up computing power and energy consumption. Even without the Chinese government stepping in, just the spread of this idea within specific global circles already has revolutionary and landmark significance." Chinese Professor And Social Media Influencer Shen Yi: DeepSeek Combined With Huawei Will Form A Completely Closed Ecosystem Loop Chinese professor and social media influencer Shen Yi recently heralded DeepSeek as a milestone in China's strategic rivalry with the U.S., advocating for pioneering independent innovation. Speaking on a video posted to Bilibili on February 3, 2025, he praised the integration of DeepSeek with Huawei Cloud and Ascend chips as creating a competitive closed-loop ecosystem. Shen Yi is a professor in the Department of International Politics at Fudan University, where he also directs the Research Center for International Governance of Cyberspace. His research spans media, diplomacy, information technology, international security, and major power relations. A prominent commentator with over five million online followers, Shen holds a Ph.D. from Fudan University and has had visiting positions at the University of Hong Kong and Georgetown University. Click here or below to view the clip of Chinese media influencer Shen Yi Shen Yi: "This represents the current real state of the strategic competition between China and the United States. So in this situation, what should China do? We should handle different matters separately. On one hand, regarding our main focus, we must continue to steadily advance the application of truly independent innovation as represented by DeepSeek, across various vertical application fields. We need to progressively advance our own cloud infrastructure that supports DeepSeek, our digital foundation, and our own chips. Our industrial ecosystem – the Ascend chips, Huawei Cloud, combined with DeepSeek – this forms a complete ecosystem, achieving a closed loop. This system can then be promoted globally through various services." Iranian Student In China: Deepseek Has Shaken The U.S., Even Those Asleep In The Western Media's 'Information Cocoon' Will Eventually Realize China Will Rule The Future World In a recent post, "Liang Liang", an Iranian Student studying in China, celebrated the emergence of DeepSeek AI, claiming it had "shaken the United States," catching industry professionals, the stock market, and even President Donald Trump off guard. She further amplified the idea that the world is awakening to China's inevitable dominance, dismissing skeptics as victims of "Western media cocoons." Her message aligns closely with Beijing's state-sponsored rhetoric, which presents China's technological advancements as an existential challenge to the West while positioning China as the rightful global leader. Liang, describes herself as a "small rivet on the bridge of China-Iran friendship." She is a graduate of the Confucius Institute in Tehran and is currently a student at Fudan University. Click here or below to view the clip of Liang Liang. Liang: "DeepSeek has truly shaken the United States. "From American industry professionals to President Trump, and even the U.S. stock market – all have been caught off guard. Many Persian-language media outlets have also been extensively covering how DeepSeek has shocked the U.S. tech industry in recent days. The comment section, in my opinion, reflects the overall Iranian perspective on China – some positive, and some negative. One particular comment stands out as highly representative. I'll read it word for word: 'Some people are now saying that Chinese products are useless, but when they awaken from their dreams, they will realize that China has already conquered the world.' "At present, Iranian views on China are mainly divided into two camps. One group keenly senses the shifts in the global landscape, turning their attention to China, observing its development and progress, and naturally concluding that China will lead the future world. The other group remains asleep in the cocoon created by Western media, with their perception of China stuck decades in the past. However, even these sleepers will one day awaken from their dreams, because the entire world continues to be astonished by China, time and time again." [1] January 27, 2025. [2] February 5, 2025.
