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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New study: China's 'Star Manual of Master Shi' is the world's oldest star map

It predates the star map created by the ancient Greek astronomer Hipparchus by more than 200 years.

Smithsonian returns 2,300-year-old Zidanku Silk Manuscripts to China

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Like taking sausages from a baby: Corgi police dog caught stealing in China

This is the second time that Fuzai has been caught breaking the rules.

Targeting China-Iran ties: US sanctions Iran's ballistic missile program - analysis

This is the latest group of sanctions that seek to go after the Iran-China nexus and how organizations, companies or individuals are involved in working for Iran’s interests in China.

Trump must choose Israeli strike in Iran over weak nuclear deal

Within a few years, Iran could resume its nuclear ambitions – this time with a bolstered ballistic arsenal and possibly intercontinental capabilities, posing a direct threat to the United States.

By RAPHAEL BENLEVI
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Iran eying closer tech cooperation with China, bypassing the West

The more Iran works with China, the more it can ignore the West and Western sanctions.

Following the tariff increase: Temu halts shipments from China to the U.S.

Following the tariff hike, Temu is changing its operating model and transferring all orders to sellers operating from within the U.S.

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 An Iranian flag is seen on a computer's CPU (illustrative)

Israel should form cyber defense pact against Iran, outgoing chief tells 'Post'

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