In a move that echoes rising tensions between the United States and China, some U.S. lawmakers are pushing for TikTok, the popular social media platform owned by Beijing-based ByteDance, to either …
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Finnish developers push for Chinese-built tunnel to Estonia despite souring mood towards Beijing
Project linking Helsinki and Tallinn has been plagued by controversy, but sponsor is undeterred, saying funding is ‘not Chinese, it’s international’.
Beijing unveils specialized clinic for rare disease patients
A clinic tailored to rare disease patients was inaugurated in Beijing on Saturday The clinic offers a range of services from diagnosis and treatment …
Southern states, not N.Y., saw more COVID-19 deaths per capita
Analysis done on the fourth anniversary of the coronavirus pandemic shutdown shows that while New York was hit hard first, 11 other states have had more deaths.
Former president of Beijing Jishuitan Hospital reportedly taken away for corruption investigation, ‘landmark case in healthcare sector’
Tian Wei, an academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering and former president of Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, was taken away on approximately March 12 for investigation on suspicion of corruption, …
Promotion event for Liangma River held in Beijing.
A boat sails in the Liangma River in Beijing, capital of China, March 16, 2024. A promotion event of the Liangma River was held on Saturday in Beijing.
New generation of popular models from China are conquering the world’s runways
Yilan Hua is from China, with a sweep of shoulder-length jet black hair, full lips and pointed nose – and she appeared on a staggering 89 runways last year. She is among the group of…
Xpeng to launch cheaper EV brand amid fierce China price competition
Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng announced plans to launch a cheaper brand, entering a highly competitive segment amid an intense price competition in the EV industry. Models of the brand, to …
China’s shipbuilding industry wants Beijing all aboard in bid to bridge tech gap with US, South Korea
Director of research institute under the China State Shipbuilding Corporation has reiterated pleas in state media for more technological advancements in strategic shipbuilding sectorCalls come after U …
Taiwan war game exposes vulnerability of energy grid to a China attack
Table top exercise by experts finds even basic power supplies could be knocked out by Beijing blockade or missile attack …
Beijing intends to boost ties with Tehran
The chairman of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries has sent a congratulatory message to the Iran-China Friendship Association on the occasion of the Persian New …
After the pandemic, young Chinese again want to study abroad, just not so much in the US
FILE – Students line up to enter a school for the first day of China’s national college entrance examinations, known as the gaokao, in Beijing, Tuesday, June 7, 2022. After the pandemic, young Chinese …
After COVID-19, who do you trust?
Mistakes were made. Power was yielded and co-opted. Some overreacted. Just as many under-reacted, or worse, muddied the already muddy mishmash of often contradictory mandates and warnings by …
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