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China a critical partner to Europe, Xinhua says hours before leaders meet
BEIJING (Reuters) -China is a “critical partner” to Europe with a range of shared interests, state news agency Xinhua said in a commentary piece, downplaying Beijing’s rivalry with the European Union bloc hours before a key summit between leaders...

China says Brahmaputra dam won’t affect India, Bangladesh
BEIJING, July 23: China has defended the construction of a dam over the Brahmaputra river in the ecologically sensitive Tibet region, stating that the project will not have any negative impact on downstream regions. The dam is expected to generate...

China’s Key US Energy Imports Near Zero Before Vital Trade Talks
Last month’s deliveries of gas, increasingly a prime US export, were zero for a fourth consecutive month, a collapse that’s partly due to Chinese firms reselling American shipments to more profitable markets in Europe and Asia. Coal purchases,...

Chinese lantern festival lighting up Denver park
By Libby Smith July 23, 2025 / 4:35 PM MDT / CBS Colorado Chinese lantern festival lighting up Denver park Chinese lantern festival lighting up Denver park 01:57 Four Mile Historic Park is hosting its 3rd annual Bright Nights Lantern Festival. The...
Japan’s Topix hits record high in trade deal afterglow
Published Thu, Jul 24, 2025 · 08:34 AM — Updated Thu, Jul 24, 2025 · 08:54 AM [TOKYO] Japan’s Topix iindex rose to a record high on Thursday and the Nikkei share average hit a new one-year peak, as stocks rallied for a second straight session...

Chinese nationals to be removed and banned
Two Chinese nationals are in Port Moresby, after being airlifted out of Manus province following their non-compliance with lawful directives issued to them since 2024. The Chief Migration Officer of Papua New Guinea Immigration & Citizenship...
Japan’s factory activity slips into contraction in July: PMI
[TOKYO] Japan’s manufacturing activity slipped into contraction in July, weighed down by uncertainties over US tariffs, a private-sector survey showed on Thursday. At the same time, Japan’s service sector continued to outshine the struggling...

Chinese authorities issued AI label guidelines to combat the misuse, spread of false information
BEIJING – Chinese authorities issued guidelines on Friday requiring labels on all artificial intelligence-generated content circulated online, aiming to combat the misuse of AI and the spread of false information. an Chili realistic of locked...

Japanese groups unite for nuclear abolition
"The task of spreading the reality of atomic bombings is a challenge for all humanity," Yayoi Tsuchida, 68, a senior Gensuikyo official, said. Masashi Tani, 45, secretary-general of Gensuikin, said, "We urge the government to take action, such as...
Chinese-owned energy company renews dispute with Albania
The onshore oil field is lcoated near the southern Albanian town of Fier (Credit: Shutterstock/Edvin Rushitaj) A Chinese-owned energy company has threatened to bring a new claim against Albania over an investigation into tax evasion at an oil...
Chinese courts take firm stance in first-of-its-kind copyright infringement case by ordering demolishment of building
On 11 June 2025, the Henan High Court rejected a retrial application filed by Henan Jing Kai Li Real Estate (JKL), which made final the Xinxiang Intermediate Court’s second-instance decision in a copyright infringement dispute involving the iconic...

China Starts Building Affordable Semi-Solid-State EVs
In a move that could reshape the affordable electric vehicle market, MG has begun production of the new MG4 electric hatchback — the first mass-market EV globally to feature a semi-solid-state battery. At a press event on July 17, MG Brand...

ASEAN Nations Reshape Tourism Strategies to Court India's Digital-Savvy Travellers
The current bilateral air service agreement between Thailand and India restricts weekly seat quotas to metro cities, with ongoing negotiations to expand access to non-metro destinations—a move that could significantly unlock growth potential....

Japanese knives have in recent years become a luxury must-have in kitchens worldwide

Korea’s Economy Posts Rebound Amid Tariff, Property Risks
“Exports turned out better than expected, partly due to front-loading effects after the tariffs were imposed in early April and then suspended in May,” Cho Yong-gu, a fixed-income strategist at Shinyoung Securities, said. “Domestic demand also...

China’s Chery to Supply Tech to Help India’s JSW Launch Own EVs
JSW is reviewing several Chery models, particularly from the iCar sport utility range, to tailor for Indian consumers. The Indian conglomerate, that spans steel, new energy, infrastructure and paints, has been entering newer segments like cement...

China launches national fusion energy firm, state-owned firms inject $1.6b

Japan’s ruling LDP tips into crisis mode with PM’s mooted exit
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is grappling with an identity crisis, its decades-long political dominance rattled first by a humiliating electoral defeat and now, the anticipated resignation of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Ishiba,...

Ami Bera thanks constituents and highlights U.S.-Japan-Korea cooperation act
Ami Bera, M.D., a U.S. Congressman representing California’s 6th district since 2013, addressed constituents and shared legislative updates through a series of tweets on July 22, 2025.In a post published at 03:31 UTC, Bera thanked local residents...

China's Kingsun to Invest $80M in First U.S. Manufacturing Facility
Zhejiang Kingsun Eco-Pacl Ltd. (Kingsun), a Chinese manufacturer of biodegradable paper tableware, announced that it will establish its first U.S. production facility in Robbinsville, North Carolina. The company expects the $80.5 million project...