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World News | US-China Trade Talks: Can China Reduce Its Export Dependence?
Beijing, Jul 26 (AP) China's high dependence on exports will likely be a key focus of a new round of US-China trade talks this coming week in Stockholm, but a trade deal would not necessarily help Beijing to rebalance its economy. US Treasury...
China beats USA to win women's basketball title at Rhine-ruhr Universiade
ESSEN, Germany, July 26 (Xinhua) -- China defeated the United States 81-69 in the women's basketball final on Friday at the FISU World University Games. China delivered a well-rounded performance, with four players scoring in double digits. Small...

Why Korea is cooler than China
Okay, so let’s play a game. I say, “South Korea.” What pops into your head? Even if you’re not big on media or modern culture, you can probably come up with BTS, "Parasite," mukbang queens and bowls of fire noodles, then those glass-skinned...

Odette Chef Rethinks Korean Cuisine With a New Concept in Hong Kong
Tucked away on the fifth floor of a building on Lyndhurst Terrace, newly opened Sol offers a refreshing take on Korean cuisine, one that’s deeply rooted in tradition but elegantly dressed in French technique. That’s due in large part to the...

Record-breaking heavy rainfall hits N.China's Hebei, with maximum precipitation of 375.2 mm in 24 hours
Record-breaking heavy rainfall hits N.China’s Hebei Province, with a maximum 24-hour precipitation of 375.2 mm recorded in Fuping County. Photo from Weather China Unevenly distributed rainfall occurred across Hebei Province in North China from...

For 1st time, more jobless college grads than middle school grads in South Korea
More South Koreans with college degrees are now out of the workforce than those who only finished middle school. It is the first time this has happened, and it reveals a growing fault line in the country’s labor market. New data released by...

Will Stockholm talks be a turning point in China-U.S. relations?
Editor's note: Xu Ying is a Beijing-based international affairs commentator for CGTN. The article reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily the views of CGTN. As China and the United States prepare for a new round of trade consultations...

N. Korea to Hold Events to Celebrate 72nd Anniv. of 'Victory Day'
Photo : YONHAP News North Korea is set to hold a series of events on Saturday to mark the 72nd anniversary of the signing of the Korean War Armistice Agreement, which it calls "Victory Day," to celebrate what it claims was a victory in the...

Thousands share non-consensual intimate photos on Telegram in China
BEIJING: Thousands of men allegedly shared intimate photos and videos of their girlfriends without consent on Telegram, Chinese media reported, triggering widespread condemnation over privacy violations and demands for stronger protections for...

NCSP, China to boost investments in mining, EV manufacturing
By Merit Ibe In efforts to drive industrialisation and economic diversification, the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) and the China-Africa Geoscience Cooperation Center and Yangtse Automotive Group are in collaboration to invest in the...

Pakistan, China to jointly confront hybrid threats
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir undertook an official visit to China, where he held a series of high-level meetings aimed at reinforcing the strategic partnership between Islamabad and Beijing, said Inter-Services Public...

US, China clash over Ukraine at United Nations
The United States told China at the United Nations on Friday it should "stop fuelling Russia's aggression" in Ukraine, as China accused Washington of trying to shift blame and spark confrontation. Acting US Ambassador to the UN Dorothy Shea urged...

White House: Trump Open to Talks with Kim toward 'Fully Denuclearized' N. Korea
Photo : YONHAP News The White House says U.S. President Donald Trump remains open to dialogue with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un toward a "fully denuclearized" North Korea. In an email to Seoul’s Yonhap News Agency on Friday, a White House...

‘Made in China’ BYD EV in Self-Driving Mode Spirals out of Control at Tianfu Airport in Chengdu After Brake Failure, Circles Over 100 Times (Watch Video)
BYD EV reportedly lost its control while in self-driving mode, as its brakes allegedly failed, causing the “China-made” vehicle to circle at high speed over 100 times in a parking lot. A video from Tianfu Airport in Chengdu shows the vehicle...

world US, China confront each other on Ukraine at United Nations
UNITED NATIONS — The United States told China at the United Nations on Friday (July 25) it should "stop fuelling Russia's aggression" in Ukraine, as China accused Washington of trying to shift blame and spark confrontation. Acting US Ambassador to...

Senators urge tech giants against hosting Chinese-owned VPNs
Senator Eric Schmitt | U.S. Senator Eric SchmittSenator Eric Schmitt | U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt U.S. Senators Eric Schmitt and Elizabeth Warren have raised concerns about Chinese-owned VPN applications available on major app platforms. In a...

US at UN reminds Russia of Trump's ultimatum and rebukes China
The United States at the UN has reiterated US President Donald Trump's ultimatum to Russia to agree to peace in Ukraine within 50 days and noted that China continues to supply dual-use goods to the Russian Federation. Source: Ukrinform news...

Stellantis Stock (STLA) Powers Forward as Tesla’s Chinese Challenge Intensifies
Shares in auto maker Stellantis (STLA) raced higher today as rival Tesla (TSLA) was handed another huge roadblock in the Chinese EV market. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing...

Solo Leveling Who? Japan Says This Hit Anime Is Dominating in 2025
While Solo Leveling made global headlines earlier this year, Japan is singing a different tune. According to a newly released midyear ranking from Japanese streaming site ABEMA, one series has outshined them all, and it was The Apothecary Diaries...

Op-Ed: Chinese floods – Severe downpours a major risk to food and economy
In July, heavy rains caused by Typhoon Gaemi flooded villages in central China's Hunan province - Copyright AFP STR Flooding is famously called “China’s Sorrow”, with good reason. China has suffered massive flooding since the beginning of recorded...