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Tensions between Taiwan and China increased over the weekend after coast guard vessels from both sides engaged in a tense standoff near the strategically important Pratas Islands in the northern part of the South China Sea. According to Taiwan’s Coast Guard, the confrontation continued for a second consecutive day after a Chinese coast......
A devastating coal mine explosion in northeastern China has killed at least 90 miners, marking the country’s deadliest mining accident in nearly two decades, according to state media reports. The blast occurred on Friday evening at the Liushenyu coal mine when a sudden methane gas explosion ripped through the underground facility. At......
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has announced a permanent 75% reduction in the price of its flagship V4-Pro artificial intelligence model, a move that could intensify competition within the rapidly expanding global AI industry. According to the company, the new pricing structure will remain in place permanently, reducing......
The United Nations Security Council held an emergency session following a deadly drone strike on a student dormitory in Starobilsk, a town in Russian-occupied Luhansk. The meeting exposed deep diplomatic divisions over responsibility for the attack, which left at least six people dead and dozens injured, including children. Russia called for......
Chinese automakers have expanded their footprint in Europe’s electric vehicle market, surpassing 15 percent of battery electric car sales in April. The milestone reflects a rapid increase in shipments driven by rising demand for lower-cost models and expanded export capacity from China’s leading manufacturers. Industry data show......
Western carmakers are increasingly using factories in China as global export platforms, shipping electric and hybrid vehicles back to Europe and other international markets. The shift reflects a deeper integration between global automotive giants and China’s industrial base, even as European policymakers attempt to reduce exposure to......
Chinese technology company Wingtech Technology has filed a new lawsuit seeking approximately $1.2 billion in damages against chipmaker Nexperia and several related entities, escalating a long-running dispute over control of the semiconductor firm. The case, filed through a subsidiary, argues that Wingtech’s control over Nexperia remains......
China has restricted or significantly delayed exports of heavy rare earth elements and other critical materials to Japan for more than four months, marking one of the most prolonged disruptions in supply between the two countries in recent years. The measures have affected licensing approvals for Japanese companies and created bottlenecks......
A founding figure of the Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek has told potential investors that long-term research into advanced AI systems takes priority over short-term revenue generation. The company aims to advance toward artificial general intelligence while continuing to release open source models, according to information......
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to travel to New York to chair a high-level meeting of the United Nations Security Council before continuing his diplomatic tour with an official visit to Canada. According to Chinese authorities, the visit reflects Beijing’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its role in international diplomacy......
Morocco and Indonesia have formalized a bilateral agreement to mutually recognize halal certification systems, a move designed to ease trade flows and expand access for Moroccan exporters to one of the world’s largest halal consumer markets. The agreement focuses on aligning certification standards to reduce technical barriers that have......
China officially confirmed Wednesday that it will purchase 200 Boeing aircraft and reopen its market to American beef, following last week's summit in Beijing between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The announcements represent a series of trade agreements emerging from the most significant rapprochement between......
China has officially announced that Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit the country from May 23 to May 26 as part of ongoing diplomatic discussions between the two longtime allies. According to Chinese officials, the visit will focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation in areas including trade, regional security, economic......
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