China

China is a country in Asia, home to the world's second-largest population and is the third largest country in the world by area. 

As one of the oldest countries in the world, China's history spans thousands of years to the early days of civilization. In modern times, the country, now known as the People's Republic of China and under the rule of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is considered a global superpower and the chief rival of the United States. It boasts one of the world's largest militaries, with one of the largest navies, air forces, and armies on Earth, as well as the second-largest economy on Earth. 

China's capital city is Beijing and its largest city by population is Shanghai. Its current leader is President Xi Jinping. 

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Asian fever: How China’s AI is set to flood the world

China is emerging as an AI powerhouse. DeepSeek has entered the West, and more Chinese platforms are now challenging Western tech dominance.

 Flags of China and U.S. are displayed on a printed circuit board with semiconductor chips

China asks Korea not to export products using rare earths to US defense firms

The letters said Korean companies could face sanctions if they violate the export restrictions, the report said.

22/04/2025

China says Iran’s foreign minister will visit on Wednesday

This comes after Araghchi made a state visit to Moscow last week, where he told reporters that Tehran collaborates closely with Russia and China.

By REUTERS
22/04/2025

Huawei readies new AI chip for mass shipment as China seeks Nvidia alternatives, sources say

This month, US President Donald Trump's administration told Nvidia that sales of the H20 would require an export license.

By REUTERS
21/04/2025

How Donald Trump's 'America first' agenda may backfire on him - opinion

What we’re witnessing might be called the “nationalist boomerang” – when one country’s overassertive nationalism triggers defensive nationalist responses elsewhere.

Will the US yield to Iran on nuclear talks?

From Israel’s vantage point, the objective is clear: Prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons and halt its military entrenchment in Syria and Lebanon.

By DAVID BEN-BASAT
19/04/2025

China pits humanoid robots against humans in half-marathon

Beijing officials have described the event as more akin to a race car competition, given the need for engineering and navigation teams.

By REUTERS
19/04/2025
 China’s 25,000 Ton Gold Stash: Preparing to Kill the Dollar? | Craig Hemke

China’s 25,000 Ton Gold Stash: Preparing to Kill the Dollar? | Craig Hemke

China's massive, potentially undeclared, gold reserves could challenge the dollar's dominance, says expert Craig Hemke.

By PR
13/04/2025
 Flags of the United States and China on a processor, CPU or GPU microchip on a motherboard

Trump spares smartphones, computers, electronics from 125% China tariffs

The exclusion provides welcome relief to major US technology firms, including Apple, Dell Technologies, and many other importers.

By REUTERS
12/04/2025

China proposes giant radio telescope on Moon's far side with 7,200 antennas by 2035

The project aims to investigate the 'Cosmic Dark Ages,' the period from the Big Bang until the formation of the first stars.

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