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The Asian giant has significantly expanded its space programmes over the last 30 years, injecting billions of dollars into the sector in order to catch up with the United States, Russia and Europe.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

Saudi Arabia is giving Sudan billions of dollars’ worth of UAVs and air defenses purchased from Pakistan, and even fifth-generation Chinese fighter jets.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

It is estimated illegal streaming costs legitimate companies billions of pounds.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

However, in reality, the billions that Nvidia has invested in its AI ecosystem “will only convert back to cash if and when those companies IPO or get acquired at favorable marks,” Collins added.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

For us, the universe goes only as far as light has traveled in the billions of years since the universe was formed.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson