Germany’s domestic intelligence agency has warned that Chinese espionage activities could target German research institutions involved in cooperation with Chinese universities, citing insufficient awareness of security risks within parts of the research
Oil prices rose sharply in Asian trading on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear negotiations with Washington. The move came as fresh Chinese data showed industrial profit
A Chinese medical doctor with a PhD has left a prestigious hospital career to work as a food-delivery rider, breakfast seller and pub singer,
Southeast Asian businesses are looking to China’s newly opened Pinglu Canal to reduce transport bottlenecks and provide direct access to markets deep inside the
This article was originally published by the China Academy. – Editors On September 3rd, China held a grand military parade in Beijing. Western media such as the BBC immediately focused on the ballistic missiles,
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Editor’s Note: This article was first published in Sunday Morning, the Colombo-based weekly. We are on the cusp of a remarkable fortnight in Asian geopolitics. By the time this column reaches readers,
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China showcased its latest strategic weapon, the DF-5C intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), during a massive military parade in Beijing on Wednesday marking the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People’s War
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed concerns that China’s massive military parade in Beijing poses a threat to American power, insisting that the U.S. maintains overwhelming military superiority. When asked whether the
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping underscored their nations’ shared responsibility to preserve the memory of World War II during talks in Beijing on Tuesday, ahead of a military
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Many opinion makers argue that in international relations, there are no permanent enemies and no permanent friends. In support of this view, they point to the current strain in India–US relations, while
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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday underscored the growing responsibility of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in safeguarding regional peace and stability, as well as promoting development amid global uncertainties and accelerated
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China’s blistering stock rally may be poised for another leg higher as retail investors begin shifting a portion of their massive household savings into equities, raising hopes that fresh inflows could sustain
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The Trump administration has denied any support for the potential involvement of Chinese peacekeepers in a hypothetical demilitarized zone proposed in ongoing peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. The discussions come as
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China’s electric vehicle giant BYD reported a sharp drop in second-quarter profits, missing analysts’ forecasts as Beijing’s crackdown on aggressive discounting and long-term supplier payment practices weighed on the company’s margins. The
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Didi Global Inc., China’s leading ride-hailing platform, has agreed to pay $740 million to settle a shareholder lawsuit related to its tumultuous 2021 initial public offering (IPO), Bloomberg News reports. The settlement
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Tesla’s struggle in the European market deepened last month, as the electric vehicle (EV) pioneer saw a sharp decline in sales despite efforts to refresh its lineup. According to figures released today
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China has cemented its position as the world leader in rare earth minerals, presenting a formidable challenge to Western efforts to diversify supply chains. According to the Financial Times, the head of
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Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, once again outpaced Wall Street expectations in its latest earnings report, underlining the enduring strength of the artificial intelligence boom. But the tech giant’s reliance on
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As China prepares to commemorate the 80th anniversary of victory over fascism on September 3, 2025, global attention turns to Beijing’s military parade. Speculation swirls about which world leaders will join President Xi Jinping—Putin’s presence
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