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The government of the Solomon Islands has reinstated a ban on the export of dolphins, reversing a decision made by the previous administration shortly before it lost power. The previous government had lifted the long-standing restriction under pressure from a private company seeking permission to capture and export dolphins, a move that sparked......
The Australian government has ordered a group of investors linked to China to divest their shares in rare earths producer Northern Minerals, citing national security concerns over foreign influence in a strategically important sector. Authorities in Canberra said the decision aims to protect Australia’s critical minerals industry, particularly......
The number of executions worldwide reached its highest level since 1981 in 2025, according to a new report by Amnesty International, highlighting a significant rise driven mainly by Iran and continued high levels of executions in China. The report estimates that at least 2,707 executions were carried out globally in 2025, excluding China,......
A powerful earthquake struck southern China, killing two people and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate as emergency teams rushed to affected areas. The earthquake, measured at magnitude 5.2, hit the Guangxi region and caused significant structural damage in several communities. According to Chinese state media, the earthquake occurred......
Xiaomi president Lu Weibing warned Friday that premium smartphones in China could surpass 10,000 yuan, or roughly $1,400 to $1,500, by the second half of 2026 as memory chip shortages continue driving manufacturing costs sharply higher across the industry. The warning came during a livestream event on May 16 titled “Spend a ‘Max’......
China’s economy lost significant momentum in April as consumer spending nearly stalled and major industrial indicators missed expectations, reinforcing concerns over weakening domestic demand and rising economic pressure. Official data released Monday showed retail sales rose just 0.2% year on year, the weakest pace since late 2022. The......
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone conversation on Sunday to discuss the results of the recent U.S.-China summit, according to the South Korean presidential office. During the call, President Trump reportedly briefed President Lee on his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, covering key topics......
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has declared that the island’s security and stability cannot become part of political bargaining, amid renewed international debate over relations between China and the United States. In a public statement, Lai emphasized that peace in the Taiwan Strait is essential not only for Taiwan but also for global......
Iran has appointed its senior political figure and chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, to oversee relations with China, according to reports from local media. Ghalibaf, who currently serves as speaker of the Iranian Parliament and plays a key role in negotiations involving international powers, has reportedly been named special representative......
China’s civil aviation regulator has held meetings with senior executives from Boeing and General Electric in Beijing, according to official statements released on Sunday. The discussions took place over two separate days and involved top representatives from both companies, which are key players in the global aerospace and aviation......
China is preparing to launch a new crewed space mission in the coming days, marking another step in its expanding space exploration program. According to the China Manned Space Agency, the Shenzhou-23 spacecraft, carried by a Long March 2F rocket, has been moved to the launch tower at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi Desert......
U.S. President Donald Trump returned from his latest visit to China after high-level discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping that resulted in limited economic agreements but no major diplomatic breakthrough. The summit, held in Beijing, reflected a calmer atmosphere between the world’s two largest economies following months of......
Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit China on May 19 and 20 for high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to an announcement from the Kremlin. The visit comes only a few days after U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to China, highlighting the growing diplomatic activity surrounding relations between......
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