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Xinjiang’s Leap into New Energy: From 'China’s Coal Warehouse' to a Green Power Hub

Xinjiang’s Leap into New Energy: From 'China’s Coal Warehouse' to a Green Power Hub

JINHUA, CHINA, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across the vast expanse of northwestern China, Xinjiang is quietly rewriting its energy narrative. Once known as the “coal warehouse” of China, with coal-fired generation accounting for more than...

China Addresses Border Tensions with India

China Addresses Border Tensions with India

(MENAFN) China declared on Monday that its enduring border disagreement with India is “complicated” and will require time to resolve, while emphasizing its dedication to current diplomatic engagement frameworks. This statement came in response to...

China's Communist Party has reached new membership milestone

China's Communist Party has reached new membership milestone

(MENAFN) China's Communist Party has reached a new membership milestone, with total numbers exceeding 100 million as of late 2024. This achievement comes just before the party’s 104th anniversary, marking a century-long evolution from a small...

Chinese Baidu Unveils "Ernie" as Open-Source AI Model

Chinese Baidu Unveils "Ernie" as Open-Source AI Model

(MENAFN) In a bold move to intensify global competition in artificial intelligence, Chinese tech giant Baidu revealed on Monday that it will open-source its advanced AI language model, Ernie, according to media. Baidu explained to media that its...

China Says Resolving India Border Dispute "Complicated"

China Says Resolving India Border Dispute "Complicated"

(MENAFN) China acknowledged Monday that resolving its longstanding border dispute with India remains a "complicated" issue that will require significant time, while emphasizing the importance of ongoing diplomatic channels. This statement came in...

Taiwan Blasts Chinese Mobile Apps for Alarming Security Breaches

Taiwan Blasts Chinese Mobile Apps for Alarming Security Breaches

(MENAFN) Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB) issued an urgent warning on Wednesday, urging citizens to steer clear of Chinese mobile applications, including RedNote and TikTok, after uncovering significant security vulnerabilities. The...

Japan’s Mount Fuji’s Climbing Season Kicks Off with Stricter Rules

Japan’s Mount Fuji’s Climbing Season Kicks Off with Stricter Rules

(MENAFN) Japan officially kicked off the Mount Fuji climbing season on Tuesday, aiming to reduce overcrowding and mitigate environmental impact, according to local media reports. The season commenced as the busiest trail, the Yoshida Trail, opened...

S. Korea Leader commits to forging cooperative trade deal with US

S. Korea Leader commits to forging cooperative trade deal with US

(MENAFN) South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung has committed to forging a cooperative trade agreement with the United States and reinitiating communication with North Korea in a bid to restore stability and collaboration on the peninsula,...

U.S. Eases Restrictions on Chip-Design Software Exports to China

U.S. Eases Restrictions on Chip-Design Software Exports to China

(MENAFN) The United States has begun to ease restrictions on chip-design software exports to China, as confirmed by Synopsys, a leading US-based electronic design automation (EDA) company, in a statement released late Wednesday. "On July 2,...

S. Korea’s President Casts Doubt on Meeting U.S. Trade Deal Deadline

S. Korea’s President Casts Doubt on Meeting U.S. Trade Deal Deadline

(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung expressed uncertainty on Thursday about meeting the U.S. deadline of July 8 for finalizing a trade deal, particularly regarding the implementation of "reciprocal tariffs" set by U.S. President Donald...

S. Korea’s President Pushes for U.S. Trade Deal, North Korea Talks

S. Korea’s President Pushes for U.S. Trade Deal, North Korea Talks

(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung announced Thursday his commitment to negotiating a "mutually beneficial" trade agreement with the United States and pursuing talks with North Korea aimed at establishing "peace and coexistence" on the...

Report Warns S. Korea’s Population Could Fall to 7.5M by 2125

Report Warns S. Korea’s Population Could Fall to 7.5M by 2125

(MENAFN) South Korea’s population could plummet by as much as 85% over the next century, according to a new report released Wednesday. The Korean Peninsula Population Institute for Future, a Seoul-based think tank, warned that if current...

South Korea's Parliament Passes Kim Min-seok’s as New PM

South Korea's Parliament Passes Kim Min-seok’s as New PM

(MENAFN) South Korea's National Assembly officially approved Kim Min-seok's appointment as prime minister on Thursday, with 173 lawmakers voting in favor, three opposing the motion, and three ballots deemed invalid. Kim, a seasoned four-term...

Lee Jae-myung Advocates Dialogue with North Korea

Lee Jae-myung Advocates Dialogue with North Korea

(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung announced on Thursday his commitment to pursuing a "mutually beneficial" trade agreement with the United States, as well as initiating dialogue with North Korea to foster "peace and coexistence" across...

South Korea’s Imported Car Market Climbs in June

South Korea’s Imported Car Market Climbs in June

(MENAFN) South Korea's imported car market saw a solid increase in sales during June, driven largely by strong demand for German luxury vehicles and U.S.-made electric cars, according to industry data released on Thursday. The number of imported...

TRUNNANO Alloy Explosion Composite Sheet Technology Makes the Impossible Possible

TRUNNANO Alloy Explosion Composite Sheet Technology Makes the Impossible Possible

LUOYANG, China, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the field of global industrial materials, metal explosion composite plates, as a high-performance composite material, are increasingly becoming the core choice of high-end industries such as...

Western firms shift to Chinese AI models, challenging US AI power

Western firms shift to Chinese AI models, challenging US AI power

(MENAFN) An increasing number of major Western companies are turning to Chinese artificial intelligence models, signaling a potential shift in the balance of power within the global AI sector, according to recent reports. Leading corporations such...

North Korea Launches Coastal Tourist Resort

North Korea Launches Coastal Tourist Resort

(MENAFN) North Korea has inaugurated the Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Area along its eastern shoreline, aiming to rejuvenate its tourism sector and acquire essential foreign income amid ongoing global sanctions, according to a news agency on...

Wellness Retreat Market Expected to Hit $363.9 Billion by 2032, Expand at 7.4% CAGR From 2022 to 2032

Wellness Retreat Market Expected to Hit $363.9 Billion by 2032, Expand at 7.4% CAGR From 2022 to 2032

Wellness retreat market size was valued at $180.5 billion in 2022, is projected to reach $363.9 billion by 2032, grow at a CAGR of 7.4% from 2023 to 2032. WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to...

798 Art District Shines Overseas, Embodying China’s Role in the Global Art Dialogue

798 Art District Shines Overseas, Embodying China’s Role in the Global Art Dialogue

BASEL, Switzerland, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Art Basel 2025 welcomed collectors, gallerists, and art lovers from across the world, a striking new presence emerged just beyond the fair’s halls: a series of themed posters from 798 Art...

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