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The Tibetan megadam raises tensions between China and India

In Tibet, the construction of what is expected to become the world’s largest dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River has ignited a new chapter of tension between China and India. While Beijing presents the project as a cornerstone of its "green transition," New Delhi fears that the initiative......

Vanuatu stresses sovereignty in pacific deals as talks continue with Australia

Vanuatu remains open to signing a major agreement with Australia but emphasizes its sovereignty, insisting that larger nations must not apply pressure or “bully” smaller countries, according to Internal Affairs Minister Andrew Napuat. Negotiations over the $500 million Nakamal agreement,......

Germany: Former AfD assistant sentenced for espionage for China

A former parliamentary assistant to a right-wing German politician has been sentenced to four years and nine months in prison for spying on behalf of China. Jian Guo, a German national, worked for Maximilian Krah, a former Member of the European Parliament and current Bundestag deputy affiliated with......

China seeks to win over the Global South to counter Trump and outpace India

China is stepping up its efforts to position itself as the leading voice of the Global South, presenting itself as a responsible partner to emerging nations while attempting to contain U.S. influence under Donald Trump and overshadow India’s ambitions. At the United Nations General Assembly in......

Tragic fall: climber dies on Mount Nama in China after detaching safety rope

A 31-year-old amateur climber has died after falling several hundred meters while ascending Mount Nama, a 5,588-meter peak in China’s Sichuan province, local media reported. The accident occurred when the man removed his safety rope to take a photo. The dramatic fall was captured by another group......

China unveils World’s first high-altitude flying wind turbine

China has unveiled an innovative flying wind turbine, the S1500, described as the world’s first high-altitude airborne wind power system. Measuring 60 meters in length and 40 meters in width and height, this helium-filled aerial turbine hovered at 1,500 meters above the Gobi Desert during its first......

Hong Kong on maximum alert as 15 dead and 18 injured in Taiwan

At least 15 people have died and 18 others were injured in Taiwan after a dyke collapse triggered by super typhoon Ragasa, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. The storm continues to batter southern China with torrential rains and powerful winds, forcing Hong Kong into maximum alert. By 2 a.m. Paris......

Xi Jinping begins rare visit to Xinjiang

Chinese President Xi Jinping has begun a rare visit to the northwestern region of Xinjiang, an area home to diverse ethnic groups, including the Turkic-speaking Uyghurs, according to state media reports on Tuesday. The vast region shares borders with Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, and has long......

US lawmakers urge stronger dialogue with China to reduce military tensions

A delegation from the United States Congress visiting Beijing has called on China and the US to deepen military dialogue in order to avoid misunderstandings that could escalate into conflict. Speaking at a press conference at the US Embassy in Beijing on Tuesday, Representative Adam Smith, the leading......