‘Anti-graft’ crackdown: China’s parliament expels three senior military officials; who are they?

[ad_1] Chinese President Xi Jinping (File photo) China’s parliament has expelled three high-ranking military officials, confirming their removal after the trio had been absent from key events in recent months.The officers’ dismissals by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) were the latest moves in the ongoing “anti-corruption crackdown,” the Hong Kong-based South […]

‘China’s first father’: Billionaire with 100+ US-born kids dreams of marrying them into Elon Musk’s family

[ad_1] Xu Bo, a 48-year-old Chinese billionaire and founder of online gaming company Duoyi, has fathered more than 100 US-born children through surrogacy agencies and reportedly hopes they will one day marry Elon Musk’s children to create a sprawling family dynasty, according to social-media posts verified by the Wall Street Journal.Xu, who calls himself “China’s […]

Africa’s solar power revolution driven by China’s investment

[ad_1] Solar power is widely recognized as an excellent solution for Africa. Sunlight is abundant, economies crave reliable power sources, and the technology is becoming massively cheap.According to 2024 data from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), solar ranks among the cheapest energy sources worldwide, costing just $0.044 (€0.03) per kilowatt-hour (kWh) after prices for […]

China’s mega military show: Donald Trump slams Xi’s parade with Vladmir Putin, Kim Jong Un; claims conspiracy against US

[ad_1] Trump lashes out against China’s military parade US President Donald Trump lashed out at China as Beijing staged a massive military parade that also involved Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that many American workers had sacrificed their lives for China’s […]

Xi in Tibet: China’s president makes rare visit to Lhasa; urges political stability, religious harmony

[ad_1] Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the Tibetan capital of Lhasa on Wednesday and made his rare and second visit as China’s leader, marking the 60th anniversary of Tibet’s establishment as an autonomous region. During his visit, Xi emphasised the importance of stability, stating, “To govern, stabilise and develop Tibet, the first thing is […]

China’s Economy Slows Broadly Even as Exports Keep Rising

[ad_1] The Chinese economy slowed noticeably in July, according to official statistics released on Friday, highlighting a complex set of challenges facing China amid growing global tensions over trade. The government attributed the slowdown partly to the trade war with the United States, though China’s economy is still suffering the overhang of a four-year-long crash […]

Where are Houthis? China’s automakers taking shortcut to European markets

[ad_1] Chinese automakers are shipping cars to Europe through the Red Sea and Suez Canal, nearly two years after the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen started attacking vessels in the critical Middle East transit route. Other automakers are still shipping cars from Asia by way of a much longer, and expensive, trip around Africa.Last month, […]

China opens world’s first Robot Mall: lifelike robots on sale, AI-powered machines run shops and cafes | World News

[ad_1] China has unveiled the world’s first fully automated “Robot Mall,” where humanoid robots not only serve as products for sale but also operate the stores, cafes, and entertainment spaces within. Located in the bustling tech hub of Shenzhen, the mall offers visitors an immersive glimpse into the future of retail and hospitality. Shoppers can […]

US deploys forces to Panama Canal: Week-long PANAMAX-Alpha exercise begins; defense secretary warns of China’s ‘maligned influence’ | World News

[ad_1] The United States and Panama have launched PANAMAX-Alpha Phase I, a week-long joint military training operation focused on regional security and emergency preparedness for the Panama Canal.The exercise, scheduled from July 13 to 18, 2025, aims to enhance strategic preparedness near the Panama Canal against “threats to the security of the Panama Canal and […]

‘China’s grey zone tactics’: US lawmakers move to defend Taiwan’s communication infra; focus on undersea cable

[ad_1] A bipartisan bill aimed at protecting Taiwan’s undersea communication cables from suspected Chinese interference was introduced in the US senate on Wednesday, reported ANI citing the Taipei Times.The Taiwan Undersea Cable Resilience Initiative Act, sponsored by Republican senator John Curtis and Democratic senator Jacky Rosen, both members of the senate foreign relations committee, calls […]