BEIJING — China’s economy continued its stable trajectory in the first half of 2024, expanding by 5 percent to reach 61.68 trillion yuan ($8.49 trillion), aligning with the government’s annual target, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday. In the second quarter, the country’s GDP expanded by 4.7 percent […]
BEIJING — The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) commenced its third plenary session on Monday, with key discussions led by General Secretary Xi Jinping. During the session, Xi Jinping delivered a comprehensive work report on behalf of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee. The report covered significant achievements […]
“BYD Signs $1 Billion Deal to Build Electric Car Plant in Turkey, Eyes Expansion Amid Global Challenges” BYD, China’s largest electric car manufacturer, has finalized a landmark agreement worth $1 billion to establish a new manufacturing plant in Turkey. According to Turkish state news agency Anadolu, the facility is set to commence operations by the […]
A glimmer of hope for independent living has emerged for visually impaired individuals in China. Researchers at Shanghai’s Jiao Tong University are developing a six-legged robot “guide dog” equipped with advanced technology to assist people with sight loss. Overcoming Limitations of Traditional Guide Dogs: The robot dog surpasses the capabilities of traditional guide dogs in […]
BREST, Belarus – In a move that is sure to heighten tensions in Eastern Europe, China and Belarus began joint military exercises codenamed “Eagle Assault” on Monday, just kilometers from the border with NATO member Poland. The 11-day drills, announced by the Belarusian defense ministry, will focus on “counter-terrorism missions” and “hostage rescue operations.” However, […]
CNN — London/Berlin Germany Blocks Volkswagen Subsidiary Sale to China on National Security Grounds Germany has halted the sale of a Volkswagen subsidiary to China, citing national security concerns, further straining the relationship with its largest trading partner. In June 2023, MAN Energy Solutions, a part of the Volkswagen Group, announced plans to sell its […]
China’s trade tensions with the European Union escalated on Friday as Beijing announced a hearing for its anti-dumping investigation into European brandy imports. The Ministry of Commerce will hold the hearing on July 18th to examine claims that European producers are selling brandy at unfairly low prices in China, potentially harming domestic liquor businesses. This […]
China has anchored one of its “monster” coast guard ships within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), a move described by a Philippine official as an act of “intimidation” in the ongoing territorial conflict between Beijing and Manila in the South China Sea. Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Jay Tarriela reported that the China Coast Guard […]
For the first time, Tesla cars have been included on a Chinese government purchase list, according to state-owned media outlet Paper.cn. Tesla is the only foreign-owned electric vehicle (EV) brand featured on the purchase catalog released by Jiangsu province in eastern China. Other brands on the list include Volvo, owned by China’s Geely, and state-owned […]
The US Defense Department announced on Wednesday a significant upgrade of its military forces in Japan, involving the deployment of dozens of advanced fighter jets as part of a $10 billion modernization plan. This initiative aims to bolster regional deterrence and reinforce the US-Japan Alliance over the next several years. The Pentagon’s statement detailed the […]
