The possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz may not prompt China to return quickly to prewar levels of oil purchases from the Persian Gulf.
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The US gov thinks China has got its hands on a top-spec chipmaking machine
The Dutch company ASML is the only company to make the world’s most advanced chipmaking machines. Those machines have only ever gone to US or US-friendly companies such as TSMC, Intel, Samsung, and so on.…
China’s 20-storey air purifier tower cleans 10 million cubic metres of air everyday
China’s world’s largest air purifier tower in Xi’an is designed to clean 10 million cubic metres of air every day. The system can clean about 10 million cubic metres of air, roughly the volume contained…
China’s recent rocket launch is the next step for its 2030 project
A new China rocket mission is generating interest beyond low Earth orbit. Here’s why space agencies around the world are closely watching its next moves.
Tulsi Gabbard releases documents alleging cover-up of COVID-19 origins, claims Fauci funded Wuhan lab
On her final day as US Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard released declassified documents alleging Anthony Fauci funded gain-of-function research linked to China’s Wuhan Institute of …
Bypassing India, Bangladesh PM Rahman picks Malaysia, China for first visit
Rahman’s decision to first travel to Malaysia is seen as part of his govt’s careful balancing between India and China in line with its “Bangladesh First” policy
China’s new PHEV rules expose how far Western plug-in hybrids have fallen behind
China’s tougher rules for plug-in hybrid incentives raise the electric-range requirement and put pressure on weaker PHEV offerings from established luxury brands. The move matters because the PHEV fight is no longer about simply having…
China resumes gallium exports to Japan after 4-month pause as rare earth magnet sales surge
The resumption of exports is expected to be tied to civilian demand, as the metal is a key material in chips, fibre optics and EV chargers China has resumed gallium exports to Japan after a…
Triple Crown Dream Alive as Beijing Open Semifinals Take Shape
In the Women’s Singles draw at the Capital Securities Beijing Open 2026, all top seeds advanced to the semifinals after commanding victories., Pickleball, Times Now …
As the US dismantles its global hegemony, will China step up?
China’s expanding influence is anchored in a network of partnerships, not alliances, says Tsinghua University’s Da Wei.
Shenzhen in China: From fishing village to 17 million people
Shenzhen has transformed from a small fishing village into one of the world’s most advanced technology hubs in just a few decades. This journey through China’s innovation capital explores how a city …
2026 Beijing World Reptiles Expo kicks off
People visit the 2026 Beijing World Reptiles Expo in Pinggu District, Beijing, capital of China, June 19, 2026. The event takes place here from June 19 to 21. Photo: Xinhua Children visit the 2026 …
China is counting its wins from the Iran war
When US and Israeli bombs first began falling on Iran at the end of February, China’s leaders were staring at the very real possibility of another friendly regime being decapitated, much like had …
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