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Monthly Archives For January 2026
Prime minister flies to China for three-day visit
He is the first British prime minister to travel to Beijing since Theresa May in 2018.
Snow leopard mauls tourist who tried to take its photo in China
A rare snow leopard mauled a tourist in China on Jan. 23, after officials say the tourist tried to get close enough to the animal to take a photo.
For Britain, China remains a ‘threat’ – but one worth doing business with
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is the first British leader to travel to China in eight years, on a trip dominated by questions over global trade and security concerns.
Crypto money-laundering hit $82 billion in 2025, researchers say
By Elizabeth Howcroft Jan 27 (Reuters) – Money launderers received at least $82 billion in cryptocurrencies last year, up sharply from $10 billion in 2020, driven in part by fast growth among …
China drove crypto crime in 2025: Chainalysis
Illicit cryptocurrency laundering climbed above $82 billion in 2025, according to a Chainalysis report, with Chinese-language money laundering networks accounting for $16.1 billion of that total.
Covid-19 Drug VV116 Could Fight Deadly Nipah Virus, Chinese Study Finds
Chinese researchers have demonstrated that the oral nucleoside drug VV116, which is already approved for treating Covid-19 in China and Uzbekistan, exhibits significant activity against the Nipah …
African nations now send more money to China than they receive in new loans
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 27 (Reuters) – China’s role as a leading financier to developing nations has shifted over the past decade, with new loans to poorer countries falling sharply while debt repayments …
China Bans Imports of Indian Dementia Drug, Cold Medicine Ingredient Over Quality Control Issues
(Yicai) Jan. 27 — China has suspended the import, sale, and use of an Alzheimer’s treatment and an active pharmaceutical ingredient used in cold medicines made in India because of deficiencies in the …
Shenzhen’s city design supports walkers
Walking in Qianhai, Shenzhen reveals a city built for people. With wide sidewalks, organized roads, and a clean environment, this area makes walking feel effortless and safe. Join us as we explore the …
Next-level urban design in Shenzhen China
Shenzhen, China continues to amaze with its innovative city planning. This district features terraced glass buildings, rooftop gardens, and open walking areas that blend nature with modern life. A …
China says Canada deal does not target the US after Trump tariff threat
Mark Carney suggests Trump threats of 100% tariffs on Canadian goods over Canada-China deal may be a negotiating tactic.
Behind China’s race to build aircraft-carriers
That prediction would see China building aircraft-carriers at more than twice the clip of America, which plans to build only three of them over the same period. But America also plans to retire three …
