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China’s Limited Leverage in the Israel-Iran Conflict
The recent 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran exposed China’s limited leverage in the region, despite its efforts to mediate and position itself as a voice of reason. China’s top diplomat, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, condemned Israel’s actions as a violation of international law and called for a mediated solution, while President Xi Jinping urged […]
Floods in China Leave Several Dead and Thousands Displaced
At least six people have died and more than 80,000 people were evacuated from their homes after floods inundated China‘s Guizhou province, state media reported. The “exceptionally large floods” swept through Guizhou’s Rongjiang county, prompting authorities to activate the highest-level emergency flood response. According to state broadcaster CCTV, the floods have caused significant damage, with […]
China Marks WWII Victory With Grand Military Parade
China will hold a grand military parade on September 3 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II. The event, expected to showcase China’s latest military technology and weaponry, will feature ground troops marching in formation, armored columns, aerial echelons, and other high-tech fighting gear. President Xi Jinping will inspect troops […]
China Warns of Spillover of War as Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates
China‘s Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun has expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, warning of the potential “spillover of war” and its far-reaching implications for the global economy. Given the strategic importance of the Gulf and surrounding waters as major international trade routes, Guo emphasized the need for the international […]
Chinese Student Gets Life For ‘Campaign Of Rape’
A Chinese post-graduate student, Zhenhao Zou, has been jailed for life by a London court for drugging and raping 10 women in the UK and China. The 28-year-old was convicted of 28 offences, including 11 counts of rape, three counts of voyeurism, and one of false imprisonment. Judge Rosina Cottage said there was “no doubt […]
US-Pakistan Relations Thaw Amid Iran and China Challenges
Pakistani army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir’s recent meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House marks a significant upswing in US-Pakistan ties. The two leaders discussed strengthening cooperation in areas such as economic development, artificial intelligence, energy, cryptocurrency, and emerging technologies. Munir also emphasized the need for a peaceful resolution to the […]
Chinese Navy Drill Near Japan Sparks Concern and Protest
A recent Chinese naval drill near Japan has sparked significant concern and protest from Tokyo. China‘s two aircraft carriers, the Shandong and the Liaoning, have been conducting simultaneous drills in the Pacific, marking an unprecedented move that has raised eyebrows in the region. The drills involved hundreds of landings and take-offs of Chinese fighter jets […]
Japan Protests China’s “Dangerous” Pacific Maneuvers
Japan has lodged a serious protest with Beijing over what it describes as “near-miss” maneuvers by Chinese fighter jets near Japanese maritime patrol planes in the Pacific. This incident marks a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations, particularly given that China’s two operational aircraft carriers were deployed simultaneously in the Pacific for the […]
China Escalates Trade Tensions with EU Over Pork Imports
China has extended its anti-dumping investigation into pork products imported from the European Union, further straining trade relations between the two economic giants. The investigation, launched last year, will now continue for an additional six months, with a new expiration date of December 16. The trade spat between China and the EU began last summer […]
China Makes Epidurals a Priority to Boost Childbirth
China‘s National Health Commission has announced a groundbreaking move to make epidural anesthesia services widely available in hospitals across the country. By the end of this year, all tertiary-level hospitals with more than 500 beds will be required to offer epidural anesthesia during childbirth. Secondary hospitals with over 100 beds will follow suit by 2027. […]