China
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China’s durian imports from Thailand and Malaysia soar as glut pressures growers
A Massive Surge in Fruit Imports China’s durian imports rose 47 percent year on year in the first half of 2026. Consequently, this surge is driven by Southeast Asian exporters…
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La filial china de Volkswagen refuerza su apuesta por la conducción autónoma
La filial china de Volkswagen anunció que reforzará su apuesta por la conducción autónoma con el objetivo de competir de forma más efectiva en el mercado automovilístico más grande del…
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Trump softens tone on alleged China election meddling before Rubio-Wang talks
Diplomatic Talks in Manila U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila on Wednesday. This highly anticipated meeting will take place on the…
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AI, science and the risks in China’s reliance on imported precision equipment
The Import Dependency Problem China relies heavily on imported scientific instruments for critical research. Unfortunately, this deep dependency could severely hold back the country’s use of artificial intelligence in science.…
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Xi Jinping Seeks to Contain a Political Scandal Within China’s Leadership
A Sensitive Challenge for Beijing According to Nikkei Asia, President Xi Jinping is working to contain the political consequences of a scandal that has reached members of his inner circle.…
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Why is China protesting about the nationalisation of British Steel?
The Chinese steel manufacturer Jingye Group is protesting the decision by the United Kingdom government to nationalize British Steel and its primary blast furnace plant in Scunthorpe.
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‘Made in EU’: How Europe plans to use China’s tech to pull level with its EV rival by 2028
Closing the Automotive Cost Gap European policymakers and industry insiders are increasingly optimistic about the future. Consequently, they believe European car brands could reach cost parity with Chinese electric vehicle…
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China sends a message to Pacific islands amid unease over missile test
Geopolitical tensions are rising across the ocean. A recent Chinese submarine-launched ballistic missile test has triggered widespread protests from several nations in Oceania. Consequently, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met…
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China’s AI weather warning system Mazu expanding across Global South
As intensifying meteorological disruptions challenge traditional disaster relief frameworks across developing economies, the deployment of China’s AI weather warning system Mazu marks a critical milestone in international technological cooperation. Unveiled prominently at…
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US party heads to China to examine national security implications of trade relationship
As economic competition between Washington and Beijing shifts into a highly scrutinized phase of technological decoupling, the evaluation of US China trade national security implications has taken a major practical step forward.…
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As EU’s China trade deficit widens, Germany changes tack to join France’s Beijing pushback
As the EU China trade deficit widens to historic levels, Europe’s two largest economies are aligning to push for aggressive trade defense measures. Following the Franco-German Ministerial Council, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz…
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‘Systemic leap’: China’s drug innovation push yields bumper crop
China’s biopharmaceutical sector has achieved a major milestone, with home-grown medicines accounting for over 80 percent of all novel drug approvals in the first half of the year. According to…
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China’s C919 passenger jets to enter service on first international route
China’s commercial aviation sector reached a major historical benchmark this week. Specifically, Air China will launch the China C919 first international route on August 12, connecting Beijing Capital International Airport directly with Ulaanbaatar,…
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How World Cup star Haaland helped put Norway on the map with China’s tourists
Norwegian football superstar Erling Haaland has sparked an unprecedented travel wave from Asian markets following his standout performances at the World Cup. Specifically, interest surrounding Haaland Norway China tourism skyrocketed as Chinese…
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Chinese shipbuilders snap up more supertanker orders as Iran war turmoil drags on
Geopolitical conflicts across the Middle East continue to disrupt global maritime routes and drive up ocean freight rates significantly. Consequently, Chinese shipbuilders supertanker orders have surged as international energy traders race to secure…
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Czech legislators ‘testing the waters’ with China visit after years of tension
A high-level delegation of lawmakers has embarked on a Czech legislators China visit to explore renewed economic cooperation following years of diplomatic friction. Led by Tomio Okamura, speaker of the Chamber of…
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China’s state agencies are hiring retirees as the workforce rapidly ages
As the national labor pool contracts, China state agencies hiring retirees has emerged as a key administrative strategy to address demographic shifts. Specifically, government departments across multiple provinces are recruiting experienced former…
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Chinese immigrants emerge as pivotal players in Canada’s property market amid foreign ban
Despite Ottawa’s extended foreign buyer ban, new permanent residents are driving significant activity across the domestic real estate sector. Market research reveals that mainland Chinese immigrants Canada property market investments reached up…
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Trump intelligence pick to play ‘helpful’ role in agreeing economic strategy with China
During a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, Jay Clayton outlined how as the Trump intel pick economic strategy China discussions can help foster pragmatic cooperation. Specifically, the former SEC chairman testified that Washington and…
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How Beijing proposes to solve South China Sea disputes 10 years after Hague ruling
The Anniversary and Regional Tensions A decade after the Hague’s South China Sea ruling, regional maritime tensions remain high. Beijing should continue engaging in good-faith diplomacy and explore international mediation.…
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China’s trade surges in first half of 2026, maintaining growth amid global tensions
A Massive Boom in Global Shipments China’s exports continued to grow robustly in June despite severe geopolitical headwinds. The country’s global exports rose by 27 percent year on year, reaching…
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China’s graduate glut: millions enter a job market with little use for them.
Record graduate numbers intensify competition for jobs. China is experiencing its largest graduating class on record, with 12.7 million university graduates in 2026, an increase of 480,000 compared with 2025.…
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How overlapping US and China sanctions are complicating business in Africa
As geopolitical competition intensifies, the shifting US China sanctions Africa business landscape is creating severe challenges for multinational firms. Overlapping legal frameworks from Washington and Beijing are forcing corporate compliance officers into…
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Volkswagen Battles Market Share Contraction in China Amid EV Price War
A Historic Shift in Global Automotive Dominance The structural balance of power within the world’s largest automotive market is experiencing a profound realignment. According to an extensive commercial report by…
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Two Chinese Military Naval Pilots Killed During PLA Frontline Training Exercises
Fatalities In Frontline Training Two Chinese military naval pilots were tragically killed during frontline training exercises last month. Rare local government disclosures revealed the sudden deaths of these officers under…
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Typhoon Bavi loses eye but system expands to 1,263 times the size of Hong Kong
Weakening Core and Expanding Danger Typhoon Bavi has officially weakened to a severe typhoon status. Despite this drop in central wind speed, the storm’s overall cloud system expanded dramatically. The…
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Donald Trump declares Iran ceasefire ‘over’, China calls for de-escalation
Collapse of the Fragile Ceasefire President Donald Trump officially declared the interim ceasefire with Iran is over. He made these aggressive remarks on the sidelines of the NATO summit in…
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China’s coastal tourist attractions urged to close as Super Typhoon Bavi looms
Preparations for Super Typhoon Bavi Super Typhoon Bavi is rapidly approaching China’s eastern coast. Forecasters expect this massive storm to make landfall between Saturday night and Sunday morning. Consequently, authorities…
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China dam collapses, cross-border railway halted as Typhoon Maysak slams Guangxi
Catastrophic Dam Breach and Evacuations A massive floodwater breach occurred at the Liulan Reservoir in southern China as Typhoon Maysak pounded the Guangxi region with exceptionally heavy rain. The sudden…
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Nato, Indo-Pacific 4 pledge defence, tech boost as deeper China-Russia ties spark alarm
Deepening Global Security Alliances NATO and its Indo-Pacific partners promised to expand advanced technology and defense cooperation. This agreement occurred as the transatlantic security alliance rapidly boosts its military. The…