China’s imports of fresh durians plummeted by a third in the first five months of 2025 as tighter quality inspections disrupted shipments from large suppliers like Vietnam and Thailand.
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Evening Brief: American Veterans Wounded in Gaza, China and Russia Snub Iran
From Gaza to Tehran to the blockchain, America’s enemies are throwing grenades, empty promises, and crypto scams—and whether it’s veterans under fire, Iran’s fair-weather friends, or digital con men, …
Here’s How Much a House in the US Costs Compared to Mexico, Canada and China
As the world becomes more interconnected, more people are considering living abroad, from countries neighboring the U.S. to across the globe. However, the price of international property is far …
China reroutes exports via south-east Asia in bid to dodge Trump’s tariffs
Chinese businesses are sending increasing volumes of goods to the US via south-east Asia in a bid to evade the tariff wall erected by Donald Trump as part of his trade war, data suggests.
Ticker: OPEC+ to boost oil production; China bans EU medical devices
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.
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 …
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