U.S. President Donald Trump has said he has not yet decided whether to proceed with a major arms package for Taiwan following a diplomatic summit in Beijing aimed at easing tensions between Washington and Beijing. Trump made the remarks while returning to Washington after a three-day visit to China, where he held talks with Chinese […]
China’s Coast Guard has confirmed that it took “necessary measures” to warn and expel a Japanese fishing vessel that allegedly entered waters around the disputed Diaoyu Dao islands, escalating already sensitive maritime tensions between both countries. According to a statement by China Coast Guard spokesperson Jiang Lue on Tuesday, the vessel identified as Tsurumaru intruded […]
The United States has imposed sanctions on a major Chinese oil refinery, accusing it of purchasing hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of Iranian crude and helping generate revenue for Tehran’s military network. In a statement released on Friday, the US Treasury Department said it was targeting Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery, China’s second-largest independent or […]
As global business becomes increasingly digital, African entrepreneurs are designing companies that extend beyond local markets. Tunde Adebayo, CEO of Adebayo Tech Solutions, shares his perspective on structure, scalability, and international positioning. Can you introduce yourself and your business to our readers? My name is Tunde Adebayo, and I lead Adebayo Tech Solutions, a Lagos-based […]
US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he intends to postpone his upcoming visit to China by roughly a month due to the ongoing conflict in Iran. The meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, originally scheduled for March 31 to April 2, follows their last face-to-face talks in October of the previous year. Speaking […]
In an electrifying start to the 2026 Formula 1 season’s Chinese Grand Prix weekend, George Russell clinched victory in the Sprint race at Shanghai, fending off a fierce challenge from Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. The race began with Russell on pole alongside teammate Kimi Antonelli, but it was Hamilton who made a spectacular […]
Veterinary specialists from the United Kingdom are preparing to travel to China to provide medical care for dogs rescued from the dog meat trade, many of which are suffering from serious injuries. Two orthopaedic veterinarians, Vanessa Waite and Calum Marshall, from The Vet Station, will fly to Harbin in north-east China on 15 March. They […]
Rivian plans to incorporate a lidar sensor into its new R2 crossover later this year, a move that highlights the growing importance of lidar technology in the automotive industry. Lidar, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging, uses laser light to map surroundings in high resolution, enabling advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and, eventually, fully autonomous […]
The Republic of Congo is advancing the modernization of the Congo-Ocean Railway (CFCO) through a partnership with China, integrating satellite communications and navigation systems, including the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System. During discussions in Brazzaville, Minister of Posts, Telecommunications, and the Digital Economy Léon Juste Ibombo emphasized that satellite technology is essential for the country. He […]
China has confirmed the death of at least one of its citizens in Tehran amid escalating military strikes in the Middle East, renewing calls for urgent diplomatic action to prevent the conflict from widening. The announcement came as tensions continue to rise following a series of retaliatory attacks by Iran on US and allied targets […]
