Test #2 Sep 16, 2026 | Uncategorized https://www.reuters.com/www.reuters.com CIA Seeks More Technical Workforce for China Tech RaceChina’s economic leverage and AI’s impact on cyber operations are forcing the CIA to rethink the expertise and intelligence targets it needs, Deputy Director Michael Ellis said.www.meritalk.com The U.S. is trying to reduce its reliance on China for batteries. Here's what it's up againstThe Department of Energy has given grants to small battery tech companies. But the U.S. has a few years to do what took China decades.CNBC US allies lack resources to keep pace on AI, top Pentagon official saysCameron Stanley talks up ‘revolutionary’ AI capabilities and says Washington working with Nato and Five Eyes partnersthe Guardian Manila exposes South China Sea note; Chinese coal mine farming: 7 highlightsFrom Chinese leader Xi’s diplomatic visits to a female powerlifter calling out sexism, here are top stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.South China Morning Post
