Chinese FM responds to whether China and US will hold talks on arms control
In response to a question about reports that China will hold talks with the US in Geneva on Tuesday local time as the US and Russia are in talks in…
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Trump moves to lift global tariff to 15% after court setback; Chinese expert warns of politicized trade measures harming global supply chains and US economy
US President Donald Trump said Saturday local time that he would raise his new global tariff to 15 percent, The New York Times (NYT) reported. The move came a day…
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Humanoid robots at Spring Festival Gala grab headlines, showcasing China’s tech leap in just one year
By Tao Mingyang The dazzling performances by humanoid robots at China's 2026 Spring Festival Gala made headlines on multiple overseas media outlets, and their video clips flooded social media platforms…
Xi extends Chinese New Year greetings to ring in Year of Horse
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday extended Spring Festival greetings at a reception in Beijing to usher in the Chinese New Year -- the Year of the Horse. At the…
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US-Iran drone encounter clouds prospects for talks
A drone belonging to Iran's armed forces completed a "surveillance mission" in international waters Tuesday, Iranian media reported, shortly after the U.S. military said it had shot down an Iranian…
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Trump claims India will buy Venezuelan oil, welcomes China’s investment; Chinese expert notices remarks ‘unilateral,’ no confirmation from Indian side
US President Donald Trump claimed on Saturday that India will start buying oil from Venezuela "as opposed to Iran," adding that "China is welcome to come in and will make…
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US responds to Iran’s regional war warning, issuing new threats while indicating to seek agreements; tensions high but dialogue door ajar: experts
US President Donald Trump has reportedly responded to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after the latter warned a US strike on Iran would spark a regional war. While claiming…
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Concerns Raised Over Nipah Virus Handling Ahead of 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
Questions have emerged regarding India’s handling of a reported Nipah virus outbreak, with critics alleging that the scale of infections has been understated at a time when the country is…
No disguise can change the illegality of Takaichi’s Taiwan-related remarks
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi recently made fresh remarks related to Taiwan during a television program, claiming that "when something serious happens there, we have to go and rescue the…
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US aircraft carrier in Middle East amid tensions with Iran; Chinese expert warns US becoming audacious in solving issues through military means
A US carrier strike group has reportedly arrived in the Middle East region by Monday amid speculation over potential operations against Iran, while the Iranian side said the US warships…