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China prepares first regular container shipping service through the Arctic

A Chinese shipping company is preparing to launch what it describes as the first regular container service between China and Europe through the Arctic, opening a new commercial chapter for the Northern Sea Route while intensifying concerns about the environmental consequences of increased traffic in......

Hassan II University remains Morocco’s sole institution in the Shanghai ranking

Morocco continues to face a significant challenge in gaining broader representation among the world’s leading universities. In the 2026 edition of the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), commonly known as the Shanghai ranking, Hassan II University of Casablanca remains the country’s......

Chinese Comac C919 makes first international commercial flight

China’s Comac C919 has taken a significant step toward establishing itself beyond its domestic market, completing its first commercial international flight on Wednesday with a service linking Beijing and Oulan-Bator. The flight, operated by Air China, marks a symbolic milestone for China’s......

Spain raises security concerns over Chinese car plant near Ferrol naval base

Spain is examining potential security risks surrounding the planned construction of a Chinese automotive plant just a few kilometres from a major naval facility in the northern region of Galicia, according to Spanish media. The project has attracted attention in Madrid because of its proximity to the......

China missile test intensifies Pacific tensions over growing military presence

A Chinese ballistic-missile test in the Pacific has reignited concerns among island nations about the region's growing militarisation, highlighting the difficulty of maintaining the Pacific as an “Ocean of Peace” amid intensifying strategic competition between major powers. The missile......

China braces for typhoon Dolphin as flights are cancelled and evacuations expand

China’s densely populated eastern coastline is stepping up preparations for the arrival of Typhoon Dolphin, with authorities raising their highest-level alert as the storm approaches after bringing heavy rain and powerful winds to southern Japan. The typhoon is expected to make landfall late Sunday......

China protests Japan’s defence white paper over Taiwan and security concerns

China has formally raised objections with Japan over Tokyo’s latest defence white paper, accusing the Japanese government of exaggerating the perceived Chinese military threat and making inappropriate comments regarding Taiwan. The dispute highlights growing tensions between the two Asian powers......

Holcim to sell Philippines business to China’s Huaxin in $807 million agreement

Swiss building materials manufacturer Holcim has agreed to divest its operations in the Philippines to Huaxin Building Materials of China in a transaction valued at a minimum of $807 million, marking another significant restructuring move within the global cement industry. The deal will be completed......

UK High Court upholds approval for China's new London embassy

Britain's High Court has ruled that the government's decision to authorize China's planned embassy complex in London was legally sound, dismissing a challenge brought by a group of local residents opposed to the project. The judgment clears a significant legal hurdle for Beijing's proposal......

China signals broader deployment of YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile across naval fleet

China's state media has highlighted what appears to be a broader deployment of the country's advanced YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile, suggesting that the weapon may be expanding beyond the navy's most advanced surface combatants. Reports from Chinese military-focused media outlets showcased......

China marks Tangshan earthquake anniversary as Premier Li Qiang represents Xi Jinping

China commemorated the 50th anniversary of the devastating Tangshan earthquake on Tuesday, with Premier Li Qiang attending the official memorial ceremony on behalf of President Xi Jinping, who remained in Beijing to receive Slovak President Peter Pellegrini. The visit underscored the enduring national......

Taiwan prepares naval blockade drill to strengthen defense readiness against potential Chinese pressure

Taiwan is preparing to deploy naval and coast guard vessels in a large-scale military exercise designed to simulate a maritime blockade by China, highlighting the island's growing emphasis on safeguarding critical supply routes during a potential regional crisis. The operation forms part of the......

Xi Jinping pledges China's support for Brazil as Beijing and Brasilia deepen ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed Beijing's support for Brazil in resisting what China described as external interference, as the two countries seek to strengthen their strategic partnership across trade, technology and international affairs. During a phone conversation with Brazilian......

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