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Final Three Members Charged in Prolific Chinese Money Laundering Scheme Plead Guilty to Laundering Tens of Millions in Drug Proceeds

Final Three Members Charged in Prolific Chinese Money Laundering Scheme Plead Guilty to Laundering Tens of Millions in Drug Proceeds

Two Chinese nationals and a New York woman, all members of a prolific Chinese money laundering organization (CMLO), pleaded guilty today to money laundering charges involving drug trafficking proceeds. They are the last of six total defendants...

China Calls Defense Cooperation with Pakistan "Normal"

China Calls Defense Cooperation with Pakistan "Normal"

(MENAFN) China reaffirmed on Monday that its defense and military collaboration with Pakistan is “normal,” emphasizing the importance of maintaining regional peace in South Asia. During a live-streamed press briefing in Beijing, Foreign Ministry...

China Day kicks off emphasizing growing innovation

China Day kicks off emphasizing growing innovation

(MENAFN) The 49th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF) marked a key moment in international cooperation with the celebration of China Day on Sunday, emphasizing the deepening economic and cultural ties between China and Tanzania,...

China Signals Readiness for Deeper EU Climate Collaboration

China Signals Readiness for Deeper EU Climate Collaboration

(MENAFN) China has expressed readiness to deepen collaboration with the European Union on tackling climate change, focusing on mitigation, adaptation, and accelerating the green transition, aiming to strengthen global climate governance, a Chinese...

China Imposes Five-Year Tariffs on EU Brandy Imports

China Imposes Five-Year Tariffs on EU Brandy Imports

(MENAFN) China announced on Friday that it will enforce anti-dumping tariffs and pricing agreements on imported brandy from the European Union for a duration of five years, starting Saturday. This move marks the conclusion of an anti-dumping probe...

China, France seek to deepen partnership in support of multilateralism

China, France seek to deepen partnership in support of multilateralism

(MENAFN) China and France have pledged to deepen their partnership in support of multilateralism and greater global coordination during a high-level meeting between French President Emmanuel Macron and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Paris....

China Increases Intake of Russian Metals

China Increases Intake of Russian Metals

(MENAFN) China has sharply increased its intake of Russian metals, reinforcing economic ties with Moscow as Russia reorients trade toward Asia in response to mounting Western sanctions, media reported Monday, citing customs data. In an ongoing...

China Reaffirms Military Collaboration with Pakistan

China Reaffirms Military Collaboration with Pakistan

(MENAFN) China on Monday reaffirmed its defense and military collaboration with Pakistan, calling it routine and not aimed at any third party, while urging stability across South Asia. “China and Pakistan are traditional, good neighbors, and...

China Imposes Ban on EU Medical Device Imports

China Imposes Ban on EU Medical Device Imports

(MENAFN) China on Sunday introduced new curbs on medical device imports from the European Union, escalating tensions following recent trade measures enacted by Brussels, according to media. The Chinese Ministry of Finance stated that these actions...

Japan Presses Forward with Tokara Islands Evacuation

Japan Presses Forward with Tokara Islands Evacuation

(MENAFN) On Monday, Japan pressed forward with the evacuation of residents living across the southwestern Tokara Island chain as a series of persistent earthquakes continued to rattle the area. Meteorological officials have issued alerts...

Landslide in China Leaves Three Dead, Two Missing

Landslide in China Leaves Three Dead, Two Missing

(MENAFN) A devastating mountain landslide in Ya’an, Sichuan province, southwestern China, has resulted in at least three fatalities, with two more individuals reported missing after their vehicles were engulfed, according to state media on Monday....

China reconsiders recent Russian mega gas pipeline

China reconsiders recent Russian mega gas pipeline

(MENAFN) China is showing renewed interest in Russia’s proposed Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, especially in light of recent tensions in the Middle East, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing Chinese government sources. The...

Japan Detains Two U.S. Military Personnel

Japan Detains Two U.S. Military Personnel

(MENAFN) Over the weekend, Okinawa police detained two U.S. military personnel on suspicion of assaulting Japanese citizens, according to local media reports on Monday. On Saturday, authorities arrested Tomas Salazar, a 25-year-old airman from the...

Japan’s Real Wages Fall in May

Japan’s Real Wages Fall in May

(MENAFN) Japan’s real wages in May dropped 2.9 percent compared to the previous year—the steepest decline since September 2023—as inflation persistently outstripped wage increases, government figures revealed Monday. The Ministry of Health, Labor...

China increases ecological, scientific, tourism potential of geological wonders

China increases ecological, scientific, tourism potential of geological wonders

(MENAFN) With a helmet on and a headlamp cutting through the darkness, 14-year-old Wang Zichen ventured into the depths of a limestone cave, becoming part of a growing trend of adventure seekers exploring underground landscapes in the mountainous...

Chinese Robotic Dog Shatters Speed Record, Challenges Human Sprinters

Chinese Robotic Dog Shatters Speed Record, Challenges Human Sprinters

(MENAFN) A groundbreaking achievement in robotics was unveiled Sunday as a Chinese robotic dog hit 10.3 meters per second during a televised event, matching the velocity of elite human sprinters. This breakthrough marks a significant leap in...

China Dismisses U.S. Additional Tariffs Threat on BRICS Allies

China Dismisses U.S. Additional Tariffs Threat on BRICS Allies

(MENAFN) On Monday, China firmly dismissed threats of “additional” US tariffs targeting countries that side with the BRICS coalition, emphasizing that trade conflicts yield no winners. Speaking at a live-streamed news briefing in Beijing, China’s...

China Unleashes New Plan to Expand Domestic Service Industry

China Unleashes New Plan to Expand Domestic Service Industry

(MENAFN) China unveiled a sweeping new plan Monday to expand its domestic service industry, a move aligned with its broader strategy to accelerate rural revitalization. The initiative, released jointly by the Ministry of Commerce and eight other...

China Sport Show: Leading Sporting Goods Manufacturer Showcases Innovations Amidst Industry Shift

China Sport Show: Leading Sporting Goods Manufacturer Showcases Innovations Amidst Industry Shift

XIAMEN, FUJIAN, CHINA, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global sporting goods industry is witnessing a dynamic shift, with China emerging as a pivotal force. The 42nd China Sport Show, set to take place from May 22nd to 25th, 2025, at the...

Japan’s Emperor Embarks on Seven-Day Trip to Mongolia

Japan’s Emperor Embarks on Seven-Day Trip to Mongolia

(MENAFN) Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan landed in Mongolia on Sunday, embarking on a seven-day trip that includes paying tribute to thousands of Japanese prisoners detained in the country following World War II. According to a...

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