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GLOBALink | Colombia to showcase its strength at China import expo: business official
A Colombian business leader has emphasized the significance of Colombia's participation at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE), which will take place from Nov. 5 to 10 in Shanghai. #GLOBALink
Editorial: How Should U.S.-China Relations Proceed?
Jan. 1 was the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and the People’s Republic of China. The two countries’ respective heads of state exchanged congratulatory letters emphasizing coordination, cooperation...
Trump says US must 'stay number one' as China ramps up crypto push
President Donald Trump has warned that China’s growing involvement in Bitcoin and other digital assets could threaten America’s lead in the global cryptocurrency market, affirming that the United States “must stay number one” in the rapidly...
Namewee Denies Drug Use After Taiwanese Influencer Found Dead In Hotel Room
Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. Malaysian rapper Namewee has denied using drugs following the death of Taiwanese influencer Hsieh Yu-hsin, who was found dead in a hotel...
Han Kun brings onboard construction partner in Shanghai
Han Kun Law Offices has recruited Eric Zhang, who has 17 years of experience, to be a partner at its Shanghai office. Before joining Han Kun, Zhang was a partner at Zhong Lun Law Firm, where he specialised in real estate and construction projects,...
UK university told to stop human rights research or 'risk access to Chinese student market' - academic
A UK university was told to stop human rights research or risk losing access to the Chinese student market, an academic has claimed. Sheffield Hallam university allegedly complied with a demand from Beijing to halt research about human rights...
Russia, China tested nukes—Trump
WASHINGTON, DC – President Donald Trump alleged Sunday (Monday Manila time) that countries including Russia and China have conducted underground nuclear tests unknown to the public, and that the United States would follow suit. “Russia’s testing,...
New Study Decodes the 4,000-Year-Old Mystery of China’s Tomb Locations
Scientists have uncovered clues to a 4,000-year-old mystery — the hidden logic behind where ancient Chinese built their tombs. Credit: Shutterstock Burial site distributions reveal how people lived and died over thousands of years. Tombs scattered...
NIIA, experts examine China-Africa relations under BRI, FOCAC frameworks
The Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) has underscored the deepening significance of China-Africa cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), describing it as a...
Pakistan’s China-Built Hangor Submarines to Enter Service in 2026 Redefining Indian Ocean Balance
Pakistan Navy Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf confirmed that the first China-built Hangor-class submarines will begin service in 2026. The move strengthens Pakistan’s underwater deterrent and signals a deepening China–Pakistan maritime partnership...
CIET 2025: Turkmenistan Signs MoUs with Companies from UAE, China, Japan, and Germany in Energy, Chemical, and Construction Sectors
The first day of the International Conference “Development of the Construction, Industrial, Chemical, and Energy Sectors of Turkmenistan” (CIET 2025) in the Awaza National Tourist Zone was marked by the signing of a number of bilateral documents....
Competition is surging in China's EV market, and it's hurting Tesla's biggest rival
In China's red-hot EV market, it's tough at the top. Tesla rival BYD announced on Sunday that its global sales in October were down 12% from the same period a year earlier, marking the second consecutive monthly decline. It's the latest sign that...
Sinopec said to be in talks to merge with China’s aviation fuel giant
The negotiations are still in progress, and there is no timetable or guarantee that the deal will proceed [BEIJING] China’s largest oil refiner, Sinopec, is in discussions to take over the nation’s dominant distributor of jet fuel, said people...
Prince Andrew ‘had 40 ladies brought to him in Thai hotel within four days’
BY ODIGIE OKPATAKU Prince Andrew allegedly brought 40 ladies to his five-star hotel in Thailand over just four days, according to royal historian Andrew Lownie. Lownie claimed that the former Duke of York had the women escorted to his hotel room...
Council Makes Inroads With Chinese Livestock Industry
U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) Senior Program Coordinator Linda Li (left) and USGBC Marketing Specialist Xiaoming Wang (right) recently participated in the 14th Leman Swine Conference in Changsa, China to gather market information about...
Nouryon Announces Investments to Support Polymer Specialties in China
Image courtesy of Nouryon. Nouryon hosted an event at its Jiaxing site attended by company executives, key customers, government officials and members of local trade media. Specialty chemicals company Nouryon recently announced investments in...
Why Crypto Is Down Despite US-China Truce: Buy the Dip with PEPENODE
Quick Facts: ➡️ The crypto market took a downturn in early October that wiped out $19B in leveraged positions. ➡️ The US’ trade war with China was a key trigger but has since been resolved. ➡️ However, the crypto market has been slow to recover as...
Interview: China's resilience keeps global investors optimistic, says Standard Chartered Bank official
by Xinhua writer Xia Xiao DUBAI, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- China's economic resilience and rapid transformation into a high-tech powerhouse continue to inspire optimism among affluent investors, said Raymond Ang, global head of private banking and...
SW China's Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture boosts tourism with natural scenic advantages
A tourist rests at a homestay in Kangding City, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 31, 2025. In recent years, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture has leveraged its natural scenic advantages to develop its...
New discovery at Liao Dynasty site reveals fusion of nomadic, Central Plains cultures
The Liao Dynasty Shangjing site Photo: VCGAfter more than five months of meticulous excavation, Chinese archaeologists have discovered and confirmed four large courtyard complexes in the southwest portion of the imperial city at the Liao Dynasty...