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.
Study shows pig domestication began 8,000 years ago in southern China
Researchers found pigs consumed cooked foods and harbored human parasites, indicating close relationships with humans.
China pulls decade of rubbish from park that inspired sci-fi film 'Avatar'
China-backed militia secures control of new rare earth mines in Myanmar
US Secretary of State Rubio presses to open sanctions investigation into Harvard, NYT reports
Iran FM Abbas Araghchi, China's ambassador discuss 25-year deal
The two officials spoke about developing relations and mutual understanding in implementing the agreement, which is several years old.
Trump ban on entry of international Harvard students blocked by US judge
In Thursday's court filing, Harvard said Trump had violated federal law by failing to back up his claims about national security.
US issues new Iran-related sanctions targeting over 35 entities
The latest sanctions come amid negotiations for a new nuclear deal between the US and Iran.
Iran orders thousands of tons of ballistic missile ingredients from China - WSJ
Sources estimated that if delivered, the materials could produce around 800 missiles.
Mental health issues cited as tourist damages Terracotta Army statues
Authorities launch investigation into how visitor breached security to enter pit.
Syria to add thousands of foreign fighters into army, including jihadists, Uyghurs - report
Syria is able to proceed because it enjoys increased support from the US, as well as from Turkey and Qatar, both US allies.
US gives nod to Syria to bring foreign jihadist ex-rebels into army, including Uyghurs from China
Syrian officials said that under the plan, some 3,500 foreign fighters, mainly Uyghurs from China and neighboring countries, would join a newly formed unit.
Trump administration orders extra vetting of all visa applicants linked to Harvard University
His administration last week revoked Harvard's ability to enroll foreign students, a move later blocked by a federal judge.
Multiple cases of new COVID-19 variant found by CDC's airport screening program -CBS
"Considering the available evidence, the additional public health risk posed by NB.1.8.1 is evaluated as low at the global level," the World Health Organization reported.
Taliban in talks with Russia, China for trade transactions in local currencies
Both Afghanistan and Russia are sanctions-hit economies, seeking to settle trade transactions worth hundreds of millions of dollars, the Taliban's acting Commerce Minister Haji Nooruddin Azizi said.
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