Eight members of the OPEC+ alliance of oil exporting countries say they will boost production by 548,000 barrels per day in August in a move that could further reduce gas prices this year.
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China studies resuming chicken imports from Brazil, minister says
China is studying ways to soon lift its ban on imports of chicken meat from Brazil, in place since the South American nation reported a case of bird flu on a commercial farm in May,…
China unveils ambitious plans for its nuclear power capacity — here’s what you need to know
China has been making massive strides. China unveils ambitious plans for its nuclear power capacity — here’s what you need to know first appeared on The Cool Down.
Flawed coronavirus model prompts urgent reassessment for drug developers
The COVID pandemic illustrated how urgently we need antiviral medications capable of treating coronavirus infections.
NATO Chief Predicts China’s Plan For Taiwan
Beijing has declared Taiwan as an “inalienable” part of China, whereas Taipei has long asserted its independence.
Beijing disinformation defamed French Rafale jets to boost sales of China-made planes, intel says
French military and intelligence officials say China deployed its embassies to promote a disinformation campaign sowing doubts about the performance of Rafale jets during the India-Pakistan military …
China’s horrifying rush to buy key resources as Beijing spends £7.7bn in string of deals
The move comes as Beijing scrambles to secure the raw materials underpinning modern technology, from electric car batteries to solar panels and semiconductors, in the face of mounting geopolitical …
Urban explorers find beauty in China’s abandoned buildings amid property crisis
Xu Pengcheng looks over his shoulder and, after confirming the coast is clear, helps his crew of urban adventurers climb through the broken window of …
‘As a Security Partner, China Is Not There’ for Iran
That’s one thing the exchange of fire between Israel and Iran in June made abundantly clear. The country that was perhaps Tehran’s most important diplomatic and economic partner wound up playing …
The EU’s AI Act risks handing the future of AI to the US and China
As the European Union (EU) pushes ahead with its landmark AI Act, it does so with the highest intentions: to protect citizens, lay down global standards, and create trustworthy technology.
Neurobiologist Wang Jing returns from US to lead institute at China’s Shenzhen Bay Lab
Wang leaves University of California San Diego after 20 years to become director of the laboratory’s Institute of Molecular Physiology.
China-EU trade row: Beijing bans European firms from major medical bids; says Brussels must end ‘discriminatory’ practices
China has retaliated against the EU by banning European companies from bidding on large medical equipment contracts, escalating trade tensions. This action follows the EU’s restrictions on Chinese …
China and Russia Keep Their Distance From Iran During Crisis
Some U.S. officials talked about an “axis” of authoritarian nations, but the American and Israeli war with Iran has exposed the limits of that idea.