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China summons European diplomats over statement on Taiwan

China cancelled a foreign ministers’ meeting with Japan to protest a G7 statement that there was no justification for the exercises.

05/08/2022

Europe Decoded

Racist videos of Africans fuel a million-dollar industry in China

The recent arrest of a Chinese vlogger in Malawi for exploiting schoolchildren for racist social media content sparked global outrage -- but it is not an isolated case.

01/08/2022

China

China expands freight train network with line from Hefei to Budapest

A freight train carrying goods from Hefei in China's Anhui province to Budapest in Hungary was launched on Friday, marking the first-ever freight trip between the two cities.

31/07/2022

China

Xi, Biden exchange warnings as Taiwan visit plans spark tensions

The latest tensions between the world's two largest economies escalated around the US House speaker's plans to visit Taiwan, which the ruling Communist Party says has no right to conduct foreign relations.

29/07/2022

China

New studies bolster theory COVID-19 emerged at Wuhan animal market

New studies bolster theory coronavirus emerged from the wild

27/07/2022

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Sandstorm sweeps through China's Haixi region

A massive sandstorm hit northwestern China's Qinghai province recently.

25/07/2022

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Hundreds flock to the beach as temperatures soar in southern China

Images of people cooling down at the beach and under the shade as a heatwave strikes Xiamen city in southern China.

25/07/2022

China

Flash floods in China kill at least 12, imperil thousands

Some 1,300 people had been evacuated as of Saturday, state-owned media reported.

17/07/2022

Tech News

This microplastic-eating robot fish could help clean up the ocean

Chinese scientists have made the little bot robust enough to survive being digested by other fish and heal itself when damaged.

14/07/2022

Tech News

China may have just suffered one of the biggest data hacks in history

Data on one billion people in China has been leaked, according to hackers, in what could be one of the biggest breaches ever.

06/07/2022

China

Airbus secures mega-order from four Chinese airlines

The orders, for Air China, China Eastern, China Southern and Shenzhen Airlines, total nearly €35.4 billion at list prices.

03/07/2022

Green News

Scientists develop heat resilient plants to survive climate change

Newly developed heat-resistant plants could help prevent food crises during heatwaves.

01/07/2022

China

China's Xi defends Hong Kong rule on 25th anniversary of handover

China's leader defended his vision for the territory at events marking the 1997 handover from Britain, which accuses Beijing of trampling on human rights.

01/07/2022

Mobility

Will the world soon be powered by space-based solar energy?

China has made a significant step forward in their bid for space-based solar power. But what is it, is it feasible and could it be the future?

26/06/2022

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Parts of Shanghai will be locked down as part of a test campaign.

Shanghai will impose new containment measures on residents in several parts of the city this weekend as part of a mass testing campaign.

10/06/2022

China

China blocks commemorations of Tiananmen in Hong Kong

Chinese authorities ramped up security Saturday to stop Hong Kongers marking the 33rd anniversary of Tiananmen Square, where pro-democracy protestors were violently suppressed.

04/06/2022

China

Shanghai ends its eight-week 'zero-covid' lockdown

While the draconian measures are now almost entirely lifted, questions remain on how long the country can stick to its strict "zero-covid" approach.

31/05/2022

China

Shanghai's house-bound residents challenge China's 'zero-COVID' policy

The authorities have promised to ease COVID-19 restrictions in June as cases subside. But after two months of lockdown, some are already challenging the rules.

29/05/2022

Tech News

Apple reportedly aiming to boost production outside China due to COVID

The US tech giant is considering moving some production elsewhere after it warned China’s strict lockdowns were hurting its supplies and could send sales tanking.

23/05/2022

This will impact your life

How is China’s ‘zero-COVID’ policy impacting European businesses?

Shanghai, one of the world’s largest trading hubs, has been in lockdown since the end of March.

18/05/2022

Travel News

Was the fatal Chinese Eastern plane crash intentional?

Investigators have yet to find any technical fault with the Boeing which crashed in March, killing 132 passengers and crew.

18/05/2022

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Panic buying grips Beijing supermarkets after lockdown rumours

Beijing residents rush to supermarkets as Chinese officials try to curb mounting panic over a rumour the capital would be placed under stay-at-home orders.

12/05/2022

Travel News

More than 100 passengers escape plane that caught fire during take-off

The Tibet Airlines flight veered off the runway before bursting into flames at China's Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport this morning.

12/05/2022

Green News

China sets new record for rising sea levels, how will its cities cope?

Projections indicate that rising sea levels are a "serious threat to China's coastal cities and populations".

09/05/2022

China

New Hong Kong leader elected

The EU says the election of John Lee to replace Carrie Lam as leader of Hong Kong "violates democratic principles"

08/05/2022

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NFTs and outdoor screens take over Madrid for urban art festival

Every night this month, the screens in Madrid´s city centre will stop broadcasting ads to transform into digital canvases, showing a selection of NFT artworks.

05/05/2022