Arms sales to Russia and goods from China provide a boost, despite sanctions. “The regime is wealthier than ever.” …
Flood Warnings for South China Farmlands Raise Rice-Crop Risks
Forecasts for heavy rains in southern China over the next week are raising the risk of flash floods, potentially inundating crops and damaging rice fields.
China’s new underwater data center has an unexpected power source
There’s no stopping the rapid proliferation of data centers, but one Chinese company is moving them underwater and powering them with green energy.
China is killing Europe’s chemicals industry. Brussels wants to intervene.
Meanwhile, Europe’s dependence on imported chemicals is growing. Non-EU suppliers delivered 31 percent of chemicals consumed in the bloc in 2023, up from 22 percent in 2013, according to Cefic. China, the largest supplier, has doubled its share of imports to 18 percent over the past decade.
China and Russia are competing for influence over North Korea
China’s leader harbours no such hopes as he makes his second visit to North Korea, from June 8th to 9th. One of his main goals is to counterbalance Russian influence there, which has grown much …
Nepal objects to India-China Kailash Mansarovar route deal, demands inclusion in talks
Nepal urged involvement in decisions on the India-China Kailash Mansarovar route, citing its claim over Kalapani and Lipulekh, while reaffirming commitment to resolving border disputes with India …
EU must act before China cripples European industries, warns EPP chief
Countries like France are pushing for a tougher stance against Beijing, arguing that Chinese overproduction is straining an already struggling European economy.
China’s central bank extends gold-buying streak to 19 months
China’s central bank increased its gold reserves for a 19th consecutive month in May, continuing a prolonged buying campaign even as bullion prices remained under pressure, Bloomberg reported on …
What to know about a rare visit by China’s Xi to North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent trip to North Korea marks a significant chapter in regional diplomacy, focusing on enhancing cooperation and reaffirming China’s strategic footing. On the other …
Iran fired its missiles by the hundreds and strained the US military. China can fire them by the thousands
The war with Iran rattled American defense planners — and Iran was only firing missiles by the hundreds. China can fire them by the thousands, and that single difference in scale changes everything.