China

Six archaeological sites in China named top new discoveries of the year

The sites include Wuwangdun Tomb, Xiatang Neolithic site, Dadong Paleolithic site, Siwa site, Zhouyuan site, and Jingdezhen ceramic sites across various Chinese provinces.

Why South Africa is breaking away from its western allies

As South Africa strengthens ties with Iran, China, and Russia while challenging Israel at the ICJ, experts examine whether ideology or pragmatism is driving Pretoria's controversial diplomatic moves.

40% harder Than natural diamonds: Chinese scientists synthesize ‘super diamond’

The synthetic hexagonal diamond exhibits high thermal stability up to 1,100°C and a hardness of 155 GPa, promising advancements in aerospace and defense industries.

Discovery in Shandong pushes back Great Wall's origin by 300 years

Excavation in Guangli village uncovers walls dating to the Zhou Dynasty, revealing the oldest known section of the Great Wall.

Karaoke, chess on wheels, oxygen bottles: China’s ‘Silver Trains’ offer senior citizen luxury

China announced the launch of its new "Silver Trains," a fleet of rail services specifically designed to cater to the needs of senior citizens.

Taiwan considering multi-billion dollar arms purchase from US, sources say

US President Donald Trump unnerved chip powerhouse Taiwan on the election campaign trail by saying the island stole American semiconductor business.

By REUTERS
17/02/2025

The industrial drive: How China's factories are pushing global electricity demand

The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecast a surge in global electricity consumption over the next three years, averaging nearly 4% per year until 2027.

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