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British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper is expected to begin a three-day official visit to China, where she will take part in the 11th China–UK Strategic Dialogue. The visit, confirmed by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is scheduled to last until June 3 and comes at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. This......
China’s manufacturing sector experienced a slowdown in May, reflecting weaker external demand and ongoing economic challenges despite continued resilience in certain industries. Recent economic indicators suggest that factory activity remained largely unchanged, highlighting the delicate balance between industrial recovery and slowing......
China has intensified its presence near the disputed Scarborough Shoal by conducting military and coast guard patrols in the area, highlighting ongoing tensions in the South China Sea. The operations took place shortly after Philippine officials reiterated concerns about security challenges posed by Beijing despite recent signs of easing tensions......
Despite signs of improving relations between the United States and China following the recent summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, Philippine officials continue to express concern about security challenges in the region. According to the country's defense leadership, the Philippines remains focused on protecting its territorial......
China's National Climate Centre officially declared on Friday that surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific have entered an El Niño state, warning that the phenomenon will develop into a moderate or stronger event over the summer, peak in autumn and winter, and gradually weaken by next spring. Deputy director Gao Rong told......
China is constructing a sprawling network of launch pads, bunkers, and communication nodes adjacent to its nuclear missile silos in the remote northwestern deserts, according to a satellite imagery analysis. The infrastructure includes more than 80 pads that could support China's growing fleet of mobile missile launchers and air defense......
A quiet trickle of oil tankers has begun escaping the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, with roughly one quarter of the large non-Iranian vessels stranded since the outbreak of war now having navigated past the strategic chokepoint. The gradual movement comes as Chevron's chief executive warns that ships continue to face attack......
Washington has significantly intensified its pressure campaign against Cuba, combining fresh waves of sanctions with sharp rhetoric as the island endures one of the most severe economic crises in its modern history. The administration of President Donald Trump has reimposed a strategy of maximum pressure, targeting Cuban officials and intelligence-linked......
Xiaomi unveiled a broad expansion of its smart home ecosystem during a global product launch event held in Vienna on 28 May. The presentation went beyond smartphones and focused on a new wave of connected home devices designed to strengthen the company’s presence in European and global household markets. The event centred on the Xiaomi......
Ferrari’s first fully electric vehicle has triggered sharp criticism from investors and longtime enthusiasts just days after its unveiling in Rome, yet company executives insist demand remains strong and customers are already placing deposits. The new model, called Luce, marks a major shift for the Italian luxury automaker as it enters......
As anticipation builds for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, customs authorities in France have intercepted a large shipment of counterfeit football jerseys, highlighting the growing scale of illicit sports merchandise trafficking ahead of major international tournaments. French customs officers seized approximately 2,300 fake official jerseys......
European Union regulators have launched a full-scale investigation into Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com’s planned acquisition of German electronics retailer Ceconomy, raising concerns over potential foreign subsidies influencing the deal. The proposed transaction, valued at approximately $2.5 billion, would allow JD.com to expand its......
China has stated that Taiwan should not interfere with its air force operations conducted near the island, according to remarks from the Chinese Defence Ministry on Thursday. The comments come amid increased military activity and ongoing tensions between Beijing and Taipei. Chinese authorities insist that the missions carried out by their......
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