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'China is in middle of Recession, and they are ...', says US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent; accuses China of controls on resources vital for technology
FILE - President Donald Trump, left, shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping during a meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Osaka. AP/PTI(AP10_13_2025_000160B) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has accused China of attempting to...

Japan's Comeback Extends List of Unprecedented Defeats for Brazil's National Team in the 2026 World Cup Cycle
Brazil’s defeat to Japan on Tuesday (14), after a comeback, adds to a series of historic setbacks suffered by the national team over the past two and a half years in the run-up to the 2026 World Cup. In the first friendly after the 2022 World Cup,...
Chinese standards strengthen schistosomiasis elimination efforts in Tanzania's Zanzibar
DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese health experts are helping Tanzania's Zanzibar to eliminate schistosomiasis through the promotion of Chinese prevention and control standards and advanced diagnostic techniques. To mark the 56th World...

China’s progress proves socialism is the only viable framework for saving the planet
The following is the text of a presentation given by Carlos Martinez to the Fourth World Congress on Marxism, which took place on 11-12 October 2025 at Peking University (PKU), China, organised by PKU’s School of Marxism. The presentation gives an...

China’s EV boom has the EU setting up roadblocks. Can cooperation clear the way?
This year marks half a century of formal diplomatic relations between China and the European Union, as well as the 25th anniversary of the founding of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China. The latest story in our series examining ties...

Chinese airlines oppose Trump plan to stop flying over Russia on US routes
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Major Chinese airlines on Tuesday urged the Trump administration to abandon a plan to bar them from flying over Russia on U.S. flights, saying it would increase flight times, raise air fares and could...

China building its fourth nuclear power-capable aircraft carrier, US working on two, Indian Navy…
Home News China building its fourth nuclear power-capable aircraft carrier, US working on two, Indian Navy… China will build more aircraft carriers to maintain its dominance over various sea lanes around the world. (Image: Ding Ziyu/China Ministry...

China Cracks Down on Christians, Jails Underground Church Pastors
The Chinese Communist government launched its biggest crackdown on Christians in years over the weekend, detaining dozens of pastors from “house churches,” including Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, the founder of one of China’s biggest evangelical...

China deal or poor harvest could jolt soybean prices, analyst says
News China deal or poor harvest could jolt soybean prices, analyst says October 14, 2025 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: Crops, News A market analyst suggests the soybean market is in a unique spot. Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing says a...

China, EU stand firm on shipping emission deal
. LONDON: China, the European Union and several other members of the International Maritime Organization reaffirmed their support on Tuesday for ambitious plans to cut shipping emissions, despite US threats. Initially approved in April, the...

China retaliates over U.S. port fees on Chinese ships
Shipping containers are seen at the port in Tianjin, China, Tuesday. The United States and China started charging one another port fees. Photo by Jessica Lee/EPA Oct. 14 (UPI) -- The Trump administration recently began charging fees for Chinese...
Japan Airlines Invests in MORISORA Bio Refinery LLC
MORISORA Bio Refinery is a joint venture established in July 2025 by three companies: Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Corporation, and Green Earth Institute Inc. As part of the "Project MORISORA," the joint venture seeks to...

Mongolian president announces charter flights to New Delhi and Amritsar to boost ties & tourism
New Delhi: In a major announcement, Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa said on Tuesday that the Mongolian Air Carrier is preparing to operate flights to New Delhi and Amritsar, which would start later this year and give a fillip, especially to...

China sanctions South Korean shipbuilder's subsidiaries in US
The Chinese government says it has imposed sanctions on five US subsidiaries of a major South Korean shipbuilder, citing the companies' assistance in a US probe into Chinese shipbuilding and related industries. The Ministry of Commerce announced...

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...

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 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 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’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 Mandates WPS-Only Format for Government Docs Amid US Tensions
In a subtle yet pointed move amid escalating U.S.-China trade frictions, Beijing has begun issuing official government documents in formats incompatible with Microsoft Word, signaling a deliberate pivot toward technological self-reliance. Last...