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US FDA to review Hybio’s generic GLP-1 drug applications, Chinese firm says

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review multiple applications from China’s Hybio Pharmaceutical for a generic version of a widely used GLP-1 class drug, the company said in a stock exchange filing on Tuesday. The applications relate to an abbreviated new drug application......

Meituan unveils LongCat-2.0, claims breakthrough AI Model trained entirely on Chinese chips

Chinese technology company Meituan has announced the release of LongCat-2.0, a next-generation large language model (LLM) that the company says was developed entirely using Chinese-made processors, marking a significant milestone in the country's drive for greater technological self-reliance. The......

Chinese foreign minister to visit Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to embark on a week-long diplomatic mission across Northern Europe, underscoring Beijing's continued engagement with the Nordic region at a time of evolving geopolitical and economic dynamics. The Chinese foreign ministry announced that Wang Yi will travel......

China imposes export restrictions on 40 Japanese firms amid rising regional tensions

China has announced new and tightened export restrictions targeting 40 Japanese companies, in a move that Beijing says is aimed at preventing the “remilitarization” of Japan amid growing political and security tensions between the two countries. According to a statement released by China’s......

Earthquake injures 13 in China’s Sichuan province as emergency response begins

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Sichuan Province in southwestern China early Monday, leaving 13 people with minor injuries and prompting a rapid emergency response from local authorities. According to official reports, the earthquake hit Gaoxian County in the city of Yibin shortly after midnight Beijing......

The Billionaire Who Shook Markets: How Wang Bing Built a $4.7 Billion Fortune

Chinese entrepreneur Wang Bing has become one of the most talked-about figures in global markets after his fortune surged to $4.7 billion, following a dramatic rise in the value of shares in his company, Chongqing Jinori Technology. The sharp increase came after the company’s listing on the Shanghai......

Morocco and China strengthen customs partnership with three new cooperation agreements

Morocco and China have taken a significant step toward expanding their strategic partnership by signing three cooperation agreements designed to strengthen customs collaboration, facilitate international trade and enhance supply chain security. The agreements were signed in Brussels during the annual......

Small aircraft accidents in Beijing: A look back at two decades of aviation incidents

A rare small aircraft accident in Beijing has renewed attention on aviation safety in one of the world's most tightly regulated airspaces. The incident, involving a light aircraft that reportedly struck one of the capital's tallest buildings, stands out as an unusual event in a city where civilian......

United States-Morocco: Washington Prepares a Strategic Military Partnership Until 2036

The military partnership between Morocco and the United States could take a significant new step. The American defense authorization bill for fiscal year 2027 (National Defense Authorization Act – NDAA 2027) outlines a roadmap aimed at sustainably strengthening bilateral cooperation, with a vision......

Taiwan and China lead regional pick as standard chartered bets on Asia growth

Standard Chartered has upgraded its outlook on Asia ex-Japan equities to “overweight,” citing strong earnings potential, accelerating artificial intelligence investment, and improving macroeconomic conditions across the region. The bank’s latest positioning highlights Taiwan and China......

PetroChina and Indian Oil struggle to secure tankers for Iraqi crude shipments, sources say

Major Asian energy companies PetroChina and Indian Oil Corporation have reportedly failed to secure very large crude carriers (VLCCs) to transport Iraqi Basrah crude for late June loading, according to industry and shipping sources, highlighting tightening conditions in global oil shipping markets. The......

China warns of “Resolute Countermeasures” over Taiwan intelligence-reporting website

China has vowed to take what it described as “resolute countermeasures” following the launch of a new Taiwanese website designed to collect information from individuals in mainland China, escalating already tense relations between Beijing and Taipei. The website, reportedly established by......

China: Beijing Surpasses 10 Million International Travelers, Confirming Tourism Recovery

The resumption of international exchanges is gaining momentum in China. Since the beginning of the year, Beijing has surpassed the threshold of 10 million international entries and exits, achieving this milestone more than two weeks ahead of last year's pace. This progress illustrates the impact of measures......

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