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Volkswagen, long working with FAW Group, has found it necessary to introduce 11 new lines of cars in China. The steps will be taken to regain distance in the world’s largest and most competitive car market by the German automaker. Among the models slated for launch are six electric vehicles (EVs), two plug-in hybrids, and two range-extended EVs or the …

China tests its expanding military abilities by holding major amphibious landings in the South China Sea because tensions in the region keep growing. The military carried out beach operations practice in Zhanjiang, Guangdong province using vessels that deliver troops and military vehicles directly onto shores like in island invasion scenarios. News sources show experts from Radio Free Asia who reviewed …

According to a CSIS report China now leads ship production for commercial ships with 50% market share and the US remains at only 0.1%. One Chinese shipbuilder completed more commercial ships by tonnage in 2024 than US manufacturers have built since World War II ended. China has built the largest naval fleet in the world which creates economic and military …

Pakistan is set to make history by sending its first-ever astronaut into space with the help of China. Prime Minister Sharhaq told a meeting with China’s President that Pakistan and China would jointly send a manned mission to the Chinese Space Station (CSS). The event itself is an exceptional step into space advancement for Pakistan, further cementing the already solid …

According to Wall Street Journal research published Friday, China now tells its AI research leads and business owners not to travel to America because of security threats. Chinese security officials worry that taking AI experts abroad risks revealing national technology secrets. Government officials are also worried that executives could face detention and become trade negotiation leverage, just as US-China talks …

China is seeking to host the 2030 Maths Olympics for the second time, after the first one in 2002. Mathematician Shing-Tung Yau is leading a team of 40 Chinese and international mathematicians in the bid for the 2030 International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM). The ICM is an important platform for many mathematical researchers. Yau is the first Chinese to grab …

China had a record low in marriage in 2024 as the number of couples registered for marriage decreased by 20% to 6.1 million, the lowest ever. The sharp drop has raised concerns over the country’s demographics as the government struggles to reverse a long term decline in birth rate and aging population. Experts point to economic uncertainty, high childcare and …

DeepSeek – a Chinese-made artificial intelligence model – has taken the internet by storm, stunning tech experts and sinking some company’s stocks. Its latest edition released on January 20, quickly impressing people in different countries. DeepSeek has also got the attention of US President Donald Trump. The main factor that makes this model so special is the company’s claim that …

Travellers thronged railway stations and airports on Friday clutching large suitcases and gifts as they returned to their hometowns to celebrate the Lunar New Year with family. The holiday, China’s biggest falls between Jan. 28–Feb. 4 and marks the arrival of the Year of the Snake. The festivities usually boost businesses like shops, cinemas and restaurants. Authorities are keen to …

It has been more than three years since China and numerous other countries noted the depleting strength of the COVID pandemic. But it has been just three days into 2025 and China is already noticing the spread of a mysterious virus similar to COVID. The virus, called Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), is causing panic across the globe. China is reporting rising …