China has chosen a new state investment company to help coordinate its overseas metals and mining deals, and counter mounting geopolitical risks that threaten its ability to secure resources, …
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No evidence of Chinese military assistance to Iran, says Rubio at congressional hearing; flags Beijing’s growing sway in Latin America
Rubio told lawmakers that Washington has not seen Chinese military involvement in the Iran crisis while warning about Beijing’s expanding economic and political influence across Latin America.
China schools are teaching rare earth: Talent pipeline powering Beijing’s mineral grip; why is this worrying the West
China has built an ecosystem of more than 40 specialist rare earth laboratories and at least 11 universities and technical colleges that together enrol over 500 students annually in rare earth degree …
China Services Activity Picks Up in May on Holiday Boost
China’s services activity jumped in May, according to a private survey, a positive sign amid still weak consumer sentiment as price shocks from the conflict in the Middle East ripple through economies …
Healthcare utilization disruptions in post-COVID China
Researchers identify trends in healthcare access and use that should inform future pandemic policies SEATTLE – May 20, 2026 – A PLOS Medicine analysis led by Fred Hutch Cancer Center researchers …
Visa-free policies fuel 35.3% surge in Beijing’s inbound tourism
Beijing received a total of 2.667 million inbound tourists in the first five months of this year, up 35.3 percent year-on-year, demonstrating the rising popularity of “China Travel.” As of May 11, the …
China is making it harder for mom and pop to access US stocks. Here’s who will benefit
Chinese regulators recently tightened scrutiny on offshore brokerages including Futu and Tiger Brokers.
The Vatican weighs CCP deal as Beijing disappears bishops, appoints state-backed clergy
One year into his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV may soon choose a side on an important position left by his predecessor — the Vatican’s accord with China, which allows the state to assign its own…
China’s new flying wing H-20 strategic stealth bomber summed up in 4 words
Last year, I walked into the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force outside Dayton, Ohio, and stood close to the batwinged shape of a B-2 Spirit, and I have the video and photos below…
China launches debut mission of Falcon 9-like rocket with no advance notice (video)
The Long March 12B isn’t China’s only foray into rocket reusability. CASC also flies the Long March 12A, which attempted a booster landing on its debut flight this past December. The landing failed, …
Pudu Robotics and Shenzhen to develop robot-serviced hotel in China
Implementation will occur in phases, with a trial operation expected by the year end.
Nepal, China review stalled and ongoing infrastructure projects
Kathmandu, June 2 — Nepal and China on Tuesday reviewed the China-funded projects in Nepal during the third meeting of the Mechanism for Facilitation on the Implementation of Nepal-China Cooperation …
Guo Pei, LVMH, Anta, Lacoste to judge Shenzhen AI fashion awards
The Global AI+Fashion award ceremony arrives in Shenzhen’s Futian District this July, with a jury spanning couture, sportswear, and big tech.
