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China's Brahmaputra hydropower project raises alarm among Tibetan experts, downstream nations
The Economic Times
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August 2, 2025
Dharamshala: The construction of a mega hydropower dam by China on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet has triggered serious concerns among Tibetan experts in exile, who warn of its potential impact on the environment, regional geopolitics, and the...
After Pakistan, China plans to capture THIS African country in its debt-trap, Chinese companies to invest Rs 30521037715 for...
India.com
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August 2, 2025
Home News After Pakistan, China plans to capture THIS African country in its debt-trap, Chinese companies to invest Rs 30521037715 for… China has set its sights on Angola as two Chinese companies have signed deals to acquire land to grow food...
Chinese takeaway to be demolished
Worcester News
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Po On in Vicar Street is a distinctive one-storey building with its bright yellow signage. But plans to demolish the business and build a two-storey end-terrace in its place have been approved by Worcester City Council. The proposed house will...
Personal Finance: China is the one who benefits after EV tax credits expire
Chattanooga Times Free Press - Tennessee
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August 2, 2025
Americans interested in taking advantage of current tax incentives to purchase an electric vehicle or improve the energy efficiency of their homes had better get a move on. Many of these subsidies, originally scheduled to last through 2032, are...
‘China, did you try to make a copy of Paris?’: ‘Eiffel Tower’ in Asian nation amuses social media
Hindustan Times
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August 2, 2025
A viral Instagram post drew attention to a town in China that looks strikingly like Paris, sparking curiosity and amusement across the internet. An Instagram post sparked debate over Tianducheng, near Hangzhou, for its striking resemblance to...
Chinese diver survives 5 days trapped in underwater cave, rescued after final signal
Hindustan Times
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August 2, 2025
A Chinese diver from Furong Town in Xiangxi, Hunan province, miraculously survived after spending five days trapped inside an underwater cave. A Chinese diver survived five days in an underwater cave by finding an air pocket and signalling...
Taiwanese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs: China is Preparing to Invade Taiwan
The Gateway Pundit
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August 2, 2025
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan, François Chihchung WU, also known as Francois Chih-chung Wu or Wu Chih-chung, has been serving in his latest role since August 2024. Ambassador François Chihchung WU was previously the ambassador...
China’s new breed of academic paper mills promising a shortcut to grad school
South China Morning Post
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August 2, 2025
The agency’s advertisement promised just the kind of “cutting-edge” expertise that Chris Wong was looking for. The 21-year-old arts student was aiming to get into a graduate programme overseas after completing his studies in Australia, and the...
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Box Office: With Only 19% Jump, Becomes 15th Highest-Grossing Film Of All-Time In Japan!
Koimoi
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August 2, 2025
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Japan Box Office Collection Day 15 (Photo Credit – Instagram) The Japanese dark fantasy animated action film Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is having a glorious run at the domestic box office. Just yesterday, it...
Not Dangal, But This Aamir Khan Film Was The First To Reach 100 Crores In China
Koimoi
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August 2, 2025
Do You Know Which Indian Film Was The First To Reach 100 Crore In China? (Photo Credit – Prime Video) Aamir Khan has delivered several massive box office hits throughout his illustrious career. But his widely acclaimed wrestling drama Dangal still...
Japan Aim To Reclaim AFC Women’s Asian Cup Title In 2026, 'Good Draw' Says Head Coach
News18
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August 2, 2025
Last Updated:August 02, 2025, 14:39 IST Japan's coach Nils Nielsen aims to reclaim the AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia next year. Japan is in Group C with Vietnam, India, and Chinese Taipei. AFC Women's Asian Cup Trophy. (AIFF)Japan’s head...
Xi Jinping signaling China is preparing for major attack
WorldNetDaily
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August 2, 2025
A Chinese state-owned ship-building company has converted a bulk carrier into a floating farm that will produce 2,800 tons of fish a year. The 225-meter-long Zhe Dai Yu Yang 60001 is part of a “marine bread basket” project that “aims to boost the...
China expresses support for stability in Myanmar
Eleven Myanmar
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China is closely observing developments in Myanmar and has pledged its support for the country’s stability, according to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun. Speaking at a regular press conference, Guo commented on Myanmar’s recent...
China Focus: China-led report charts new course for global liver cancer control
Xinhua News Agency
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SHANGHAI, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) -- A landmark report on the global prevention and control of liver cancer, led by Chinese experts and recently published in The Lancet, presents a new international roadmap to tackle a growing global health burden. The...
China's Taihu Lake sees its "No.1 Flood" of 2025
Xinhua News Agency
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BEIJING, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Ministry of Water Resources on Saturday announced that the Taihu Lake, China's third-largest freshwater lake in eastern Jiangsu Province, is experiencing its "No.1 Flood" of 2025. Due to heavy rainfall from Typhoon...
Georgia officials highlight benefits of new US-EU and US-South Korea trade deals
Peach Tree Times - Georgia
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August 1, 2025
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper has expressed support for the Trump Administration's recent trade agreements with the European Union and South Korea, stating that these deals prioritize Georgia farmers. According to Harper, the...
Chino food hall modeled after shipping containers
Champion Newspapers - California
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Chino residents used to seeing shipping containers being transported on freeways may be surprised to see similar containers in a new food hall that will replace the 62-year-old Gateway Karis Church on the southwest corner of Schaefer and Oaks...
Japan's new auto sales log first fall in seven months
Japan Times
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August 2, 2025
New automobile sales in Japan in July fell 3.6% from a year before to 390,516 units, marking the first fall in seven months, industry data have shown. The drop included declines of over 10% for Nissan and Honda. Of the total, sales of passenger...
3-year-old in China survives fall from 18th-floor
Bangladesh Post
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A three-year-old boy in Hangzhou, China, has defied all odds by surviving a fall from the 18th floor of his apartment building. The dramatic incident occurred on July 15 while the child was under the care of his grandparents, reports the South...
Pet boom in China
Asia News
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August 2, 2025
Milan (AsiaNews/Agencies) – In recent years, China's pet economy sector has experienced a veritable boom. According to estimates by iiMedia Research, the Chinese pet industry will reach 811 billion yuan (US$ 112.5 billion) in 2025, growing three...