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Japan Launches 6th Taigei-Class Submarine for JMSDF
Japan’s Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) has launched the sixth Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarine (SSK) on order for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The new 3,000-tonne submarine, which has been named JS Sogei (with...

China urges sincerity from US in trade talks
China on Tuesday urged the United States to "correct its wrong practices and show sincerity" to preserve the hard-won results of previous trade talks and work with China in the same direction, a day after working-level talks were held between...

China cuts off Philly Shipyard supplies to punish Hanwha for partnership with U.S. amid trade fight
China on Tuesday prohibited factories that supply industries around the world from doing business with Hanwha Philly Shipyard and four other subsidiaries of Korea’s Hanwha industrial group. China’s trade ministry accused Hanwha of having “assisted...

China vows to 'fight to the end' in escalating trade war with US
China has declared it is prepared to “fight to the end” in a trade war with the United States, following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of new 100-percent tariffs on Chinese goods. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Chinese Ministry...

China's Xi Jinping and Ghana's John Dramani Mahama pledge further bilateral relations
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday, on the sidelines of the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women co-hosted with UN Women in Beijing. The encounter came as China and Ghana celebrate 65 years of...

Chinese President Xi meets Sri Lankan PM Amarasuriya, calls for stronger security collaboration
Chinese President Xi Jinping, fourth left, attends a meeting with Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, fourth right, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on October 14, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Chinese President Xi Jinping...

Japan stun Brazil 3-2, record first ever win over five-time World Cup champions
Japan staged a remarkable second-half comeback to defeat five-times world champions Brazil 3-2 in a friendly at a sold-out Tokyo Stadium on Tuesday, earning their first-ever win over the South Americans in 14 meetings. The match was a tale of two...

China reaffirms trust in Pakistan, dismisses reports of US ties harming bilateral interests
China has once again expressed confidence in Pakistan, stating that its close ally has assured Beijing that ties with the United States will not harm Chinese interests. According to international media, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson...

China’s EV makers shine in ‘Golden September’ as exports double, flooding the global market
China’s exports of electric vehicles doubled in September from a year earlier as its automakers expanded their reach into overseas markets. Domestic passenger car sales climbed 11.2% year-on-year in last month down from a 15% rise in August, the...

China’s D-Day style Taiwan invasion barges filmed on move for first time as Nato chief warns of Russian distraction plot
CHINA’S D-Day-style invasion barges have been spotted on the move for the first time, as military posturing around Taiwan intensifies. Meanwhile, Nato chief Mark Rutte has warned that Russia could launch an exceptional blitz in Europe to distract...

China's Expanding Crude Storage Supports Global Oil Prices
China’s crude oil inventories rose by an estimated 900,000 B/D between January and August, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). The agency said the stockpiling in China has helped offset downward pressure on prices that...

China Supplied More Than 500 Thousand km of Fiber Optic Cable to Russia in August
China has significantly increased exports of key components for the production of FPV drones to Russia, including fiber-optic cables and lithium-ion batteries. According to The Washington Post, this has significantly enhanced the technical...

China warns of ‘resolute measures’ if US pushes ahead with 100% tariff
China did not back down Monday in a back-and-forth with the U.S. over trade, calling for U.S. President Donald Trump to withdraw his latest threat of a 100% tariff and other export control measures announced over the weekend. In the latest...

Japan pull off incredible comeback to claim their first-ever win over Brazil
Japan produced a stirring comeback to overturn a two-goal half-time deficit and claim a 3-2 friendly win over Brazil in Tokyo – their first-ever H2H win over the Seleção. With a strong H2H record against Japan, Brazil were aiming to continue their...

China building 4th aircraft carrier, says Report
China is reportedly building its fourth aircraft carrier even as it is set to launch the third one called Fujian which has completed its sea trials. The building of the fourth aircraft carrier is under progress at a shipyard in Dalian, Liaoning...

Chinese fishing fleet off Chilean coast sparks ire of local fishers
Chinese distant-water fishing vessels off the coast of Chile have generated concern among local fishermen, who have taken to the streets to protest their presence in and around the nation’s waters. Chilean authorities – including the nation’s Navy...

China Spring ISD’s proposed VATRE ahead of Election Day
CHINA SPRING, Texas (KWTX) - According to China Spring Superintendent Marc Faulkner, the district sits at the bottom 25% of spending due to them being one of the very few school districts in McLennan County that have not passed a voter approved...

China sanctions five U.S. units of Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean over probe by Washington
Published: 14 Oct. 2025, 21:54 A handout photo made available by Hanwha Ocean shows the United States Navy Ship (USNS) Wally Schirra, a cargo ship of the US Navy, docked at the Korean shipbuilder's shipyard to receive maintenance, repair and...

China sanctions five U.S. units of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean over probe by Washington
HONG KONG — China’s Commerce Ministry said Tuesday it was banning dealings by Chinese companies with five subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean in the latest swipe by Beijing at U.S. President Donald Trump’s effort to rebuild the...

Korean shipbuilders broadsided by Chinese sanctions on Hanwha Ocean's U.S. subsidiaries
Published: 14 Oct. 2025, 19:12 Large cranes and ships under construction are seen at Hanwha Ocean’s Geoje shipyard in Geoje, South Gyeongsang, on Aug. 26. [NEWS1] China’s decision to sanction five U.S. subsidiaries of Hanwha Ocean is sending shock...