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Azerbaijan's Brics Bid: A Strategic Move That Could Reshape the South Caucasus

World

14 Sep, 2024

Azerbaijan's Brics Bid: A Strategic Move That Could Reshape the South Caucasus


Nestled on the shores of the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, an important strategic partner for China in the South Caucasus, has...

EU-China Trade War: UK Pork and Spirits in the Crosshairs

World

14 Sep, 2024

EU-China Trade War: UK Pork and Spirits in the Crosshairs


The world is currently watching from the sidelines as tension grows between the EU and China. The Asian economic powerhouse...

China Raises Retirement Age: Workers Will Retire Later to Address Aging Population, Shrinking Workforce

World

14 Sep, 2024

China Raises Retirement Age: Workers Will Retire Later to Address Aging Population, Shrinking Workforce


Starting next year, China will raise its retirement age for workers, which is now among the youngest in the world's...

China Raises Retirement Age for the First Time Since the 1950s: Here's What You Need to Know

World

13 Sep, 2024

China Raises Retirement Age for the First Time Since the 1950s: Here's What You Need to Know


For decades, Chinese workers have enjoyed relatively early retirements, with men retiring at 60 and women as early as 50....

China Raises Retirement Age: What It Means for You and the Economy

World

13 Sep, 2024

China Raises Retirement Age: What It Means for You and the Economy


China will "gradually raise" its retirement age for the first time since the 1950s, as the country confronts an ageing...

China Raises Retirement Age for the First Time in Decades: What It Means for Workers and the Economy

World

13 Sep, 2024

China Raises Retirement Age for the First Time in Decades: What It Means for Workers and the Economy


China will "gradually raise" its retirement age for the first time since the 1950s, as the country confronts an ageing...

China's Shandong Province: Promoting Tourism, Deepening Ties With Serbia

World

12 Sep, 2024

China's Shandong Province: Promoting Tourism, Deepening Ties With Serbia


China's Shandong Province, home to the birthplace of Confucius, is making waves in the international tourism scene, particularly in Serbia....

Is America Too Tough on China? The US Ambassador to China Weighs In

World

11 Sep, 2024

Is America Too Tough on China? The US Ambassador to China Weighs In


There is a curious cognitive dissonance in how a lot of us think about the last decade’s climate policies and...

China Football Fans Brace for Rain in World Cup Qualifier Against Saudi Arabia: Will Weather Be the Deciding Factor?

Sports

10 Sep, 2024

China Football Fans Brace for Rain in World Cup Qualifier Against Saudi Arabia: Will Weather Be the Deciding Factor?


Chinese football fans are getting their excuses in early before their 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia on...

China's Dairy Demand Shifts: A Move Away From Baby Formula and Towards Adult Nutrition

Business

10 Sep, 2024

China's Dairy Demand Shifts: A Move Away From Baby Formula and Towards Adult Nutrition


The dairy industry in China is experiencing a significant shift in demand, moving away from infant formula and towards adult...

Irish Beef Makes History: ABP Food Group Secures First Export Deal to South Korea

Business

9 Sep, 2024

Irish Beef Makes History: ABP Food Group Secures First Export Deal to South Korea


ABP Food Group, headquartered in Ardee, County Louth, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Irish beef processor...

China Ends International Adoptions: What This Means for Families Awaiting Approval

World

6 Sep, 2024

China Ends International Adoptions: What This Means for Families Awaiting Approval


China has abruptly ended its international adoption program, leaving families around the world in limbo. The announcement, made by the...

Zinc Smelters in China Face Steep Output Cuts Amidst Plunging Demand and Negative Treatment Fees

Business

5 Sep, 2024

Zinc Smelters in China Face Steep Output Cuts Amidst Plunging Demand and Negative Treatment Fees


China's zinc smelters are grappling with mounting pressure to slash production as they confront weak demand and plummeting processing fees,...

East Asia's Aging Population: A Ticking Time Bomb for Global Economy?

World

5 Sep, 2024

East Asia's Aging Population: A Ticking Time Bomb for Global Economy?


The fast-shifting demographic landscape of East Asia's top economies is a slow-moving crisis, one analyst said at a talk hosted...

Japan vs China: Preview, Team News & Prediction for 2026 World Cup Qualifier

World

5 Sep, 2024

Japan vs China: Preview, Team News & Prediction for 2026 World Cup Qualifier


The third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup kicks off this week, and while Japan’s chances of...

Japan vs. China: A Tale of Two Asian Football Giants Clashing for World Cup Glory

World

5 Sep, 2024

Japan vs. China: A Tale of Two Asian Football Giants Clashing for World Cup Glory


The stage is set for a thrilling showdown as Japan and China lock horns in the third round of Asian...

Japan's Soccer Squad Gets Boost as Junya Ito Returns for World Cup Qualifiers

Sports

5 Sep, 2024

Japan's Soccer Squad Gets Boost as Junya Ito Returns for World Cup Qualifiers


Despite being outranked in almost every metric of the game by the Samurai Blue, Team China refuses to give up...

China Pledges $51 Billion to Africa in Bid to Counter US Influence

World

5 Sep, 2024

China Pledges $51 Billion to Africa in Bid to Counter US Influence


China is enjoying its “best in history” ties with African nations, leader Xi Jinping said on Thursday, as he pledged...

Japan vs. China: Samurai Blue Aim for World Cup Redemption Against Dragon Team

Sports

5 Sep, 2024

Japan vs. China: Samurai Blue Aim for World Cup Redemption Against Dragon Team


The third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup kicks off this week, and while Japan’s chances of...

Former Aide to New York Governor Accused of Secretly Acting as Chinese Agent

World

5 Sep, 2024

Former Aide to New York Governor Accused of Secretly Acting as Chinese Agent


A former aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul has been accused of secretly acting as an agent for the...

US Government Tightens Grip on Supercomputer Exports to China: Industry Leaders Cry Foul

Technology

5 Sep, 2024

US Government Tightens Grip on Supercomputer Exports to China: Industry Leaders Cry Foul


The US government has proposed a regulation requiring citizens and permanent residents to report transactions involving the construction of supercomputers...

China's Obesity Crisis: A Growing Fiscal Challenge?

World

4 Sep, 2024

China's Obesity Crisis: A Growing Fiscal Challenge?


As China builds fewer houses and bridges, its consumers buy cheaper, less-healthy meals, and as factories and farms invest in...

Former Aide to New York Governor Accused of Secretly Working for China, Getting Salted Ducks and Millions in Cash

World

4 Sep, 2024

Former Aide to New York Governor Accused of Secretly Working for China, Getting Salted Ducks and Millions in Cash


A former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo was charged with acting as an...

Former Aide to New York Governor Arrested for Secretly Working for China

World

4 Sep, 2024

Former Aide to New York Governor Arrested for Secretly Working for China


A former deputy chief of staff to New York Governor Kathy Hochul has been charged with acting as an agent...

Former Aide to NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Arrested for Allegedly Acting as Secret Agent for China

World

3 Sep, 2024

Former Aide to NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Arrested for Allegedly Acting as Secret Agent for China


A former top aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul was arrested Tuesday on federal charges of acting as a...

China and Russia Deepen Arctic Cooperation: Is Svalbard Becoming a New Cold War Battlefield?

World

2 Sep, 2024

China and Russia Deepen Arctic Cooperation: Is Svalbard Becoming a New Cold War Battlefield?


China and Russia are looking to work more closely together in the Arctic, including in science, a senior Chinese official...

China's Green Energy Investments Powering Africa's Sustainable Future

World

28 Aug, 2024

China's Green Energy Investments Powering Africa's Sustainable Future


Africa, one of the regions most vulnerable to climate change, faces an urgent need to transition to a green, low-carbon...

China's Military Plane Enters Japanese Airspace, Prompting Scramble of Fighter Jets: First Known Incursion

World

27 Aug, 2024

China's Military Plane Enters Japanese Airspace, Prompting Scramble of Fighter Jets: First Known Incursion


Japan has accused a Chinese military plane of breaching its airspace, in what would be the first known instance of...

Australia's Electric Vehicle Tightrope Walk: Balancing China and the West

World

27 Aug, 2024

Australia's Electric Vehicle Tightrope Walk: Balancing China and the West


China's dominance in the electric vehicle (EV) industry has become a significant focal point of geopolitical tensions. As a leading...

Australia's Electric Vehicle Dilemma: Balancing China's Dominance with Western Allies

World

27 Aug, 2024

Australia's Electric Vehicle Dilemma: Balancing China's Dominance with Western Allies


China's dominance in the electric vehicle (EV) industry has become a significant focal point of geopolitical tensions. As a leading...

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