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https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2026-04-21/u-s-has-chance-to-rival-china-in-rush-for-longer-lasting-batteries
The U.S. has a chance to rival China in rush for longer-lasting batteries - Los Angeles Times
Apr 23, 2026 - Installations of long-duration batteries are surging as the world looks to make more round-the-clock use of renewable energy.
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https://www.foxnews.com/media/kevin-oleary-details-massive-utah-ai-data-center-rival-chinas-tech-dominance.print
Kevin O'Leary details massive Utah AI data center to rival China's tech dominance
Apr 28, 2026 - Kevin O'Leary offered details behind a massive new Utah data center project, saying it will help the U.S. defeat China in the escalating AI race.
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https://www.foxnews.com/video/6393993618112
Kevin O'Leary discusses Utah AI data center project to rival China | Fox News Video
Apr 27, 2026 - Kevin O'Leary, chairman of O'Leary Ventures, details his massive AI data center project in Utah, designed to compete with China's technological advancements.
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https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/27/business/china-build-biobank-rival-us/
China races to build record biobank to rival US efforts
Apr 27, 2026 - Biobanks are huge repositories of biomedical data and biological samples, and most have been Western, so far. But China is catching up.
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https://www.drive.com.au/news/2026-gwm-cannon-hi4-t-phev-shark-6-ranger-rival-debuts-ahead-of-australian-launch/
GWM's smaller BYD Shark, Ranger PHEV ute rival debuts in China
Apr 24, 2026 - With official details on plug-in Hi4-T tech for the standard GWM Cannon ute confirmed, the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV has gained a smaller sibling.
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https://interestingengineering.com/military/china-y-30-plane-rival-transport-aircraft
China showcases Y-30 as stronger rival to US' top transport plane
Apr 11, 2026 - China is pushing forward with its next-generation Y-30 transport aircraft, positioning it as a direct competitor to the C-130J Super Hercules.
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https://www.rfa.org/english/southchinasea/2025/04/28/china-philippines-south-china-sea-flag/
China, Philippines raise rival flags on disputed South China Sea sandbank – Radio Free Asia
May 2, 2025 - Beijing and Manila trade accusations over activities near Sandy Cay during joint US-Philippines military drills.
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https://euobserver.com/9285/macrons-in-china-rival-ukraine-peace-plans-and-omnibus-this-week/
Macron’s in China, rival Ukraine peace plans and Omnibus This WEEK – EUobserver
Jan 22, 2026 - This week, Emmanuel Macron will travel to China to meet Xi Jinping, while global attention focuses on discussions around Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine. A new...
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https://www.rfa.org/english/southchinasea/2025/04/28/china-philippines-south-china-sea-flag/?int_cid=story_card:rc_v1_2025-04-28-china-philippines-south-china-sea-flag:story_page:1of3:5of34
China, Philippines raise rival flags on disputed South China Sea sandbank – Radio Free Asia
May 2, 2025 - Beijing and Manila trade accusations over activities near Sandy Cay during joint US-Philippines military drills.
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