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China trains ‘special mission’ pilots for combat readiness on Fujian carrier: CCTV
said a post on the CCTV military channel’s Weibo account. China airs footage of Fujian aircraft carrier featuring advanced catapult launch system China airs footage of Fujian aircraft carrier ...
Bloomberg L.P.14d
Landslide in Southwest China Leaves Over 30 Missing, CCTV Says
China Central Television reported. The incident took place at about 11:50 a.m., CCTV said, adding that Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered an all-out search and rescue mission in the area.
CNN2d
What China fears most about Trump’s turn toward Russia
Just weeks ago, China appeared set for a key role in Trump’s Ukraine peace efforts. The US leader had repeatedly suggested he could work with Xi, using China’s economic sway over Russia to hel ...
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Households are burning plastic waste as fuel for cooking and heating in slums the world over
Poor people in vast city slums across the Global South are burning plastic to cook their food, warm their homes and boil water for hot showers. Waste plastic is plentiful and highly flammable.
The New York Times3d
China’s Motivational Tactic for State Workers: Public Shaming
As economic growth slows, it needs leaders to introduce new projects, attract investors and inspire ordinary people — in essence, unleash the dynamism that powered China’s rise. But many ...
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China’s foreign investment sank in January. Can Beijing turn things around?
Inbound investment in China plummeted to a four-year low in January, as the world’s second-largest economy grapples with a flurry of headwinds. The Ministry of Commerce reported on Wednesday ...
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CCTV to be installed in Parliament bar as it reopens after drink-spiking allegation
Parliament's famous Strangers' Bar, closed in January after a drink-spiking allegation, is to reopen with CCTV cameras as part of a major security crackdown. Rules on guests allowed in the bar are ...
The New York Times19d
China Counters Trump’s Tariffs As Talks Remain in Limbo
After a 10 percent tariff on Chinese products took effect on Tuesday, China announced retaliatory measures, including tariffs and an investigation of Google. By Ana Swanson and Chris Buckley Ana ...
Wall Street Journal17d
What Do Trump’s First Weeks Tell Us About His China Strategy?
China announced retaliatory tariffs on certain American goods in response to President Trump’s latest levy on Chinese goods. Trump went ahead with an additional 10% tariff on China after ...
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From Thailand’s ‘Ghost Tower’ to Pyongyang’s ‘Hotel of Doom’: Asia’s abandoned skyscrapers
Towering skyscrapers often create a city’s iconic skyline, yet sometimes its tallest buildings can fall into disrepair or remain unfinished. While abandoned structures can become symbolic of a ...
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Is China’s military really built for war? New report questions Beijing’s arms buildup
China is not ready for war, according to a contentious report from a US think tank, which claims the main motivation for the ruling Communist Party’s expansive push for military modernization is ...