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China executes former top government official

Li Jianping was sentenced to death for embezzling over $400 million. China has executed a former official who was convicted of corruption totaling more than...

The Great Game in the Arctic: Why the region is the next flashpoint between superpowers

As global powers compete for dominance over vast resources and strategic routes, China and India too are eager to take on a larger role...

Ex-Bank of China chairman slapped with suspended death sentence

Liu Liange’s verdict comes as part of widespread anti-corruption efforts in Beijing. The former head of a top Chinese bank has received a suspended death...

Chinese geologists discover gold reserves worth over $82 billion

Chinese geologists have discovered gold reserves valued at some $82.8 billion at a deposit in the central province of Hunan, the province's geological bureau...

Luxon and Xi seek stronger ties at APEC Summit meeting

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC Summit in Lima, marking their first official meeting. President...

35 dead as car plows into crowd in Southern China

A deadly incident in Zhuhai, Guangdong province has left 35 people dead and 43 injured when a vehicle rammed into a crowd of pedestrians...

Xi congratulates Trump

Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump on his election victory, expressing hope for constructive relations between the two countries, Chinese news...

Trio arrested over alleged blessing scam

Three suspected scammers have been arrested trying to leave New Zealand with a large quantity of cash from their alleged victims. A 50-year-old man and...

BYD surpasses Tesla for the first time in quarterly revenue

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD reported a record-breaking quarterly revenue of over 200 billion yuan ($28.2 billion) between July and September, outpacing Tesla's $25.2...

India and China complete border disengagement, paving way for renewed cooperation

India and China have successfully completed military disengagement along key points of their disputed border, a move reached through recent military and diplomatic talks,...

India and China reach border agreement ahead of BRICS summit

India has announced a key breakthrough in its four-year border dispute with China, marking a major step toward de-escalation between the two nuclear-armed nations. The...

China enters the economic doom-loop

China is going pear-shaped as Beijing panics and wheels out the “monetary bazooka.” Cue the Worldwide inflation. Just a few weeks ago I did a video...

NZ and Australian naval ships make passage through Taiwan Strait

Naval vessels from New Zealand and Australia sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, according to a statement released by New Zealand Defence Minister...

Two world giants are vying to control this vital resource

New Delhi is eyeing Africa for critical minerals that are instrumental in shaping the nation’s energy transition, as well as establishing it as a...

China accuses NZ of targeting Chinese citizens

China's Ministry of State Security has publicly accused New Zealand of harassing Chinese citizens within the country, following complaints from the Chinese embassy. This accusation...

China launches first ICBM test in decades

China has successfully launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) carrying a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean, marking its first such test in international...

China announces sharp rise in retirement age

The hike of up to five years is reportedly aimed at addressing the pressure from the country’s aging population. The Chinese government has approved a...

Ex-mayor accused of spying for China flees Philippines

Former mayor Alice Guo was accused of spying for China and ties to criminal syndicates, has fled the Philippines, igniting widespread anger. President Ferdinand Marcos...

US admits it spread disinformation about Chinese Covid vaccine – Reuters

The Pentagon reportedly created hundreds of fake social media profiles to convince Filipinos that the Sinovac shot was “fake”. The US military has admitted that...

Refugee status granted to member of controversial Chinese church

A member of the Church of Almighty God, often described by Chinese media as "the most dangerous cult," has been granted refugee status in...

US now ‘an empire of lies’ – China

Washington sees nothing wrong in engaging in deceptive behavior to achieve its selfish aims, the Defense Ministry has said. The US long ago became an...

China resumes ‘panda diplomacy’ with US

Two bears are en route to the San Diego Zoo as part of a conservation effort. A pair of giant pandas from China are heading...

Teen Tower dominates at FIBA U-18 Women’s Asia Cup

In a viral video Zhang Ziyu, a 7-foot-3 basketball prodigy from Shandong province, made a sensational debut at the FIBA Under-18 Women’s Asia Cup...

Watch: Chinese probe returns from dark side of the Moon

The Chang’e-6 lunar module has safely landed, bringing back a sample of soil from the far side of Earth’s satellite. China’s unmanned Chang’e-6 lunar probe...

Watch: Spacecraft debris falls in populated area

The incident apparently happened during the launch of a Chinese-French satellite. A video apparently showing debris from a spacecraft hitting the ground in a populated...

Scam warning for Chinese community after victims lose millions

Members of the Chinese community are advised to be highly vigilant about an investment scam emerging on some social media. Police are investigating two cases...

Visa-free travel to China now available for NZ passport holders

Following a meeting between Chinese Premier Li Qiang and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, New Zealand passport holders can now enter China without...

Prominent Chinese #MeToo activist Sophia Huang Xueqin sentenced to 5 years for ‘Subversion’

Sophia Huang Xueqin, a leading figure in China's #MeToo movement, has been sentenced to five years in prison for "subversion against the state," with...

Dior contractors suspected of exploiting Chinese workers – media

An Italian operating company of the French fashion brand reportedly spent just US $57 to produce a US $2,800 bag. A Milan court has placed...

Four US university tutors Hospitalised after stabbing in China

Four instructors from Iowa's Cornell College were hospitalised after being stabbed by an unknown assailant during a visit to a public park in Jilin,...

Chinese Premier Li Qiang to visit NZ for bilateral talks

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is set to visit New Zealand this week, marking the first visit by a Chinese premier since 2017. Prime Minister Christopher...

The perils and promise of the emerging multipolar world

The World Bank’s release on May 30 of its latest estimates of national output (up to the year 2022) offers an occasion to reflect on the...

Prospects of peaceful reunification with Taiwan have ‘eroded’ – Beijing

China’s defense chief has warned that Taipei is being dragged into a “dangerous situation”. China’s efforts toward “peaceful reunification” with Taiwan have been consistently undermined...

China achieves landmark moon landing, aiming for first dark side samples

China successfully landed its Chang'e-6 uncrewed spacecraft on the far side of the moon on Sunday, marking a significant achievement in its space exploration...

The blue roof trend in China: Is there a reason behind their proliferation?

In the wake of devastating events like the fires in Lahaina, Hawaii, a novel idea has been circulating among some communities: painting house roofs...

Alleged spy Matthew Trickett found dead in UK

Former Royal Marine Matthew Trickett was accused of surveilling Hong Kong independence activists for the Chinese government. A British ex-commando accused of spying for the...

China offloads record amount of dollar assets – data

Beijing has sold $53.3 billion in US securities, according to Treasury Department data. China sold a record number of US bonds in the first quarter...

Putin and Xi meet in Beijing

The Russian president’s two-day visit marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the countries. Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with Chinese counterpart Xi...

Watch: Putin lands in Beijing for talks with Xi

The first visit of the Russian leader after his inauguration highlights the importance of Moscow-Beijing relations. Russian President Vladimir Putin was welcomed with an honor...

This is the question that could ultimately destroy EU-US unity

Western Europeans broadly see China as an opportunity, but Washington sees it as a threat. This has major geopolitical consequences. Chinese President Xi Jinping is...

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