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China’s Chang’e-6 lunar mission returns to Earth with first samples from far side of the moon

China’s Chang’e-6 lunar module made a successful return to Earth, marking a historic milestone in the country's space program with the first-ever samples collected from the moon’s far side

China hosts Arab leaders to bolster ties with MENA states, pledges more aid for Gaza

China hosted the 10th ministerial conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum on May 30 in Beijing, in an attempt to deepen its relationship with Arab states in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. At the summit, Chinese President...

China’s Xi Jinping kicks off Europe trip in France, meets French President and EU chief

Chinese President Xi Jinping embarked on his first Europe trip in five years, a visit likely to be dominated by discussions on Russia's war in Ukraine and economic tensions between Beijing and Brussels.

Tornado kills at least 5, causes widespread destruction in China’s industrial hub Guangzhou

The tornado's intensity was initially classified as level three, as reported by Xinhua news agency.

Key Takeaways: Germany’s leader Scholz meets Chinese President Xi to discuss trade and geopolitical tensions

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz concluded his three-day visit to China with a crucial meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on April 16, 2024. The visit was aimed at bolstering business ties with Germany’s largest trading partner while also addressing concerns about China’s increasing exports to Europe

Janet Yellen’s China visit: Tackling US-China trade issues, overcapacity concerns and financial cooperation

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen concluded her trip to China, highlighting American concerns over Chinese overproduction, cautioning against support for Russia

China completes world’s first onshore modular nuclear reactor

China has connected its first small modular reactor (SMR) to the power grid, supplying electricity to Shandong province through the 200-megawatt unit I reactor at Shidao Bay

EU-China summit: Chinese and EU leaders agree on need for ‘balanced’ trade ties

At their first in-person summit in four years, China and EU leaders agree to balance their trade relationship, with China seeking to be a 'key partner'.

South Korea, Japan and China diplomats pledge to renew cooperation in Seoul Summit after four-year hiatus

China, Japan, and South Korea have agreed to revive cooperation and facilitate a leaders' summit, possibly next year, aiming to alleviate regional tensions among the neighboring countries.

China’s Child Pneumonia Outbreak: Everything we know about the new respiratory illness

Hospitals across China are grappling with a surge in respiratory illness cases and children presenting symptoms similar to pneumonia, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to seek additional information on the outbreak from the Chinese authorities.

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ASEAN Express to boost Malaysia’s trade connectivity with China and Southeast Asia

Malaysia’s trade connectivity with Southeast Asia and China received a boost with the launch of the ASEAN Express, an international freight train connecting Malaysia to Thailand, Laos, and China.