Scientists have been able to routinely measure the magnetic field on the sun’s surface called the photosphere. Measuring the much dimmer coronal magnetic field has been more difficult, limiting a …
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China sets Guinness World Record with over 10,000 drones in Shenzhen light show
The stunning display showcased intricate patterns and cultural landmarks, including a segment titled “Sky City”.
China Reacts to Widening Iran-Israel ‘Turmoil’
The death toll from Israel’s relentless bombardment of Gaza has surpassed 41,000, according to Gaza’s health authorities. Oxfam, a confederation of nongovernmental organizations, reported Monday that …
Why China is awash in unwanted milk
Milk is “indispensable for a healthy China and a strong nation”. So said officials in 2018 when they launched a campaign to supercharge the country’s dairy industry. They wanted to boost China’s food …
Hong Kong snaps six-day winning streak as China stimulus rally fizzles
Markets in mainland China will remain closed until Oct. 8 for a week-long holiday and South Korea will be shut Thursday for National Foundation Day.
China stock ETFs rip higher even as mainland markets close for holiday
Exchange-traded funds overseas that track Chinese stocks continued their rally Wednesday even as mainland markets were shut for a week-long holiday.
Beijing’s Push to Welcome Foreign Talent
Two years after zero-COVID ended, China is now serious about attracting foreign talent, especially in the tech space. But challenges remain in practice.
Don’t celebrate China’s stimulus just yet
Stockmarkets are rejoicing. As Hong Kong’s market reopened on October 2nd after a public holiday, shares rose by more than 6%, capping a rally of over 20% in a mere six frenetic trading days. But…
U.S. bans Chinese firms in Uyghur region as Beijing fights forced labor claims
The U.S. has added two new Chinese companies to Xinjiang trade blacklist one week after Beijing launched a retaliation against forced labor claims.
America is losing South-East Asia to China
A big part of Mr Obama’s “pivot to Asia” was a promise to join the East Asia Summit every year. Chaired and hosted by a rotating cast of South-East Asian leaders, the summit gives the…
Badosa ends Zhang’s resurgence at China Open
Zhang Shuai’s drought-busting week came to a shuddering halt as Paula Badosa continued her own resurgence in a two-set victory to reach the China Open semifinals.
China’s Coast Guard claims to have entered the Arctic Ocean for the first time as it ramps up security ties with Russia
China’s Coast Guard claimed it entered waters of the Arctic Ocean for the first time as part of a joint patrol with Russia – in the latest sign of enhanced coordination between the two in…
China’s Shimao says creditors holding over 50% of debt support its revamp plan
Chinese property developer Shimao Group said creditors holding more than 50% of its debt support its offshore restructuring plan, after it amended some terms. Shimao said in a filing late on Wednesday …
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