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Jiu Tian: China’s New Long-Range Drone Mothership

22 May 2025

China is preparing to launch the first mission of its sophisticated drone carrier Jiu Tian, also referred to as the "drone mothership." Based on Chinese state media, the plane should be going on its first mission by the end of June, starting a series of test phases prior to its...

China Has ‘No Authority’ Over Choosing Taiwan’s Status as a Country, Says FM

22 May 2025

Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung categorically asserted that China cannot decide whether Taiwan is a nation or not. He asserted the right of Taiwan to democratically choose its government. Lin indicated being ready to sit down with China's foreign minister as an act of friendship, ignoring the tense atmosphere prevailing...

600-Year-Old Chinese Fengyang Drum Tower’s Roof Crashes Down | VIDEO

21 May 2025

A traditional Chinese landmark, the Fengyang Drum Tower, partially collapsed on Monday, May 19, when its tiled roof unexpectedly collapsed in the middle of the day. The centuries-old tower, dating back to 1375, has been a favorite among tourists for years in Anhui province, some 321 km west of Beijing....

China-Pakistan-Afghanistan Trilateral Meeting Marks New Chapter for Regional Cooperation

21 May 2025

On May 21, 2025, Amir Khan Muttaqi, Ishaq Dar, and Wang Yi, the foreign ministers of China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan respectively, held a crucial trilateral summit in Beijing. The summit's main objectives were to strengthen regional cooperation, extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan, and promote peace and stability...

China’s Budget Deficit Hits Record at 7B as US Tariffs Squeeze Economy

China’s Budget Deficit Hits Record at $367B as US Tariffs Squeeze Economy

21 May 2025

China's budget deficit hit a record of $367 billion in the first four months of the year. This is a sudden spike as Beijing stepped up its fiscal stimulus to offset the shocks of the current trade war with the United States. The growing deficit shows the government's firm determination...

China Steps In With 0M Lifeline As WHO Faces Crisis Without US, Becomes Top State Donor

China Steps In With $500M Lifeline As WHO Faces Crisis Without US, Becomes Top State Donor

20 May 2025

China has committed another $500 million in financing to the World Health Organization (WHO) over the next five years, as the agency wrestles with filling a predicted looming budget deficit triggered by the United States lower contribution. The statement came from China's Vice Premier Liu Guozhong while addressing a speech...

China Says US ‘Undermined’ Trade Truce with Huawei Chip Warning

20 May 2025

China accused US of sabotaging the just-signed trade truce by warning against the use of Huawei's Ascend chips. The advisory by the Trump administration, in which they warned that the use of these chips anywhere globally may be a contravention of US export controls, ignited the outrage. China stated that...

4.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits China: NCS

18 May 2025

A moderate 4.5-magnitude earthquake on the Richter Scale hit China in the late hours of Saturday night, as per the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake occurred at 23:00 IST. The NCS validated the earthquake and gave out the facts in a short release. "An earthquake measuring 4.5 on...

China Imposes Stricter Rare Earth Export Curbs Amid Rising Trade Tensions

18 May 2025

China has clamped down on rare earth element exports, sparking global supply chain disruptions and alarm. The nation imposed a new licensing regime in early April that restricts exports of seven principal rare earth elements and permanent magnets. The materials are crucial to markets such as electric vehicles, wind turbines,...

Chinese Beauty Queen Jailed for 8 Months Over Fake Columbia University Degree

18 May 2025

Li Sixuan, 28, a Chinese beauty queen and winner of the 2024 Miss Universe Shenzhen title, has been sentenced to 240 days in jail after she pleaded guilty to the use of forged academic qualifications to secure a place at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). As reported by local...

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