Monday, July 8, 2024

China

$10 billion investment deals signed on first day of Arab-China summit

30 investment agreements worth a staggering $10 billion were signed across various sectors, including technology, renewables, agriculture, real estate, minerals, supply chains, tourism, and healthcare.

China’s first domestically built large cruise ship undocks in Shanghai

China’s first domestically built large cruise ship, the Adora Magic City, successfully undocked in Shanghai on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone for the country’s shipbuilding industry.

Defense and security leaders discuss key issues at Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore

Senior officials from approximately 24 major intelligence agencies around the world recently convened in a covert meeting during the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, according to five anonymous sources who spoke with Reuters. These meetings, organized by the Singapore...

China’s home-built passenger jet C919 makes first commercial flight

China's aviation industry reached a historic milestone as the country's first domestically-manufactured large passenger jet, the C919, successfully completed its maiden commercial flight.

China bans US chipmaker Micron from key infrastructure projects

The Chinese government has told operators of important infrastructure in the country to stop buying products from the US chipmaker Micron.

Xi unveils grand regional development plan at China-Central Asia Summit 2023

Chinese President Xi Jinping and leaders of Central Asian states have signed a pivotal declaration, emphasizing their commitment to supporting each other and strengthening ties.

China to send special envoy to Ukraine to mediate peace talks, Xi tells Zelenskyy

Chinese President Xi Jinping announced on Wednesday that China would send a special envoy for Eurasian issues to Ukraine and other countries in order to conduct extensive talks with all parties involved on the political settlement of the Ukraine...

India overtakes China to become world’s most populous country

India is overtaking China in April as the world’s most populous country, the United Nations said confirming a major global demographic shift.

Tim Cook opens first Apple store in India with plans to boost investment

Tim Cook, the chief executive of Apple, visited India this week to open the company’s first two Apple stores in the world’s most populous country.

Tesla opening new factory in Shanghai to produce 10k megapacks a year

Construction work for the new Megapack plant in China is expected to begin later this year, with battery production due to get underway by the summer of 2024.

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Keir Starmer becomes UK’s new prime minister as Labour wins UK general election 2024

UK Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer has become prime minister of UK after a ceremonial meeting with King Charles III on July 5, 2024. Starmer has led Labour to secure a landslide victory in the UK’s 2024 general election to end 14 years of Conservative rule.