China’s construction of a runway on Antelope Reef in the Paracels archipelago is well underway, with analysts estimating that the facility could be completed by the middle of 2027 and strengthen Beijing’s
The White House has accused China of orchestrating a sweeping campaign to steal advanced artificial intelligence technology from American companies, describing the effort as “industrial-scale” and vowing stronger countermeasures. In a memo,
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A new advertising campaign by Volvo has triggered international controversy after featuring Hu Xijin, a prominent and outspoken former editor of Global Times known for his fiercely nationalistic views and combative rhetoric.
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At a bustling convention center in Beijing in late March, historian Adam Tooze towered over a cluster of Chinese journalists pressing him for answers. Their questions were urgent and revealing: what does
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China has launched a sweeping investigation into Meta’s $2bn acquisition of artificial intelligence start-up Manus, transforming what was initially seen as a landmark tech deal into a national security flashpoint. According to
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China’s economy expanded faster than expected in the first quarter of 2026, demonstrating resilience in the face of global instability triggered by the U.S.-Iran conflict. Official data released Thursday showed gross domestic
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China has intensified its anti-corruption campaign by formally targeting intermediaries who facilitate bribery, as part of a broader effort to combat increasingly sophisticated and concealed forms of graft. In new judicial guidance
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Kim Jong Un held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Pyongyang on April 10, marking a notable moment in ongoing diplomatic engagement between the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and
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Cuba is rapidly turning to Chinese solar technology to combat a worsening energy crisis caused by a near-total oil blockade imposed by the United States, according to reporting by the Financial Times.
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A high-profile visit by senior members of Taiwan’s Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) to mainland China is drawing scrutiny for what analysts see as a carefully orchestrated political signal from Beijing, one that
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Following a dramatic purge of top generals, Xi is now overseeing the five-yearly reshuffle of party and state positions, affecting hundreds of thousands of jobs across China. The process begins at the
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Taiwan’s main opposition leader, Cheng Li-Wun, is scheduled to visit mainland China from April 7 to 12 in a high-profile diplomatic move that comes amid escalating regional tensions and ahead of U.S.
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China has successfully tested a groundbreaking satellite refueling system in low Earth orbit, demonstrating capabilities that could transform space operations and commercial satellite servicing. The Hukeda-2, also known as Yuxing-3 06, carried
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China has cemented its status as a global innovation powerhouse, fueled largely by an extraordinary expansion of corporate research and development. Yet leading scientists and policy analysts argue that the country’s remarkable
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The United States intelligence community is urging caution over alarms about a potential Chinese strike on Taiwan, emphasizing there is no “fixed timeline” for action, according to reporting by the Wall Street
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Japan is set to revise its description of relations with China in its 2026 Diplomatic Bluebook, reflecting a notable deterioration in bilateral ties, according to a draft reviewed by reporters. The annual
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