EconomyHowever, it is likely to face opposition from both the trade union movement and the upcoming new Bundestag.
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China builds world’s largest hydropower plant
WorldThe Yarlung Tsangpo Hydroelectric Project is being built in Tibet and is expected to produce a total of 300 billion kilowatt hours per year.
“How to debunk the Chinese debt-trap narrative in 3 steps”
DebateAn investigative method can be applied to study any country allegedly victimized by 'China’s debt trap' and thus separate facts from fiction, write Hussein Askary and Li Xing on TNT Debate.
Trump: “The US and China can solve all the world’s problems”
WorldTrump sees opportunities for increased US-China cooperation, despite previous tensions, focusing on global issues and trade matters.
China executes senior official convicted of corruption
WorldLi Jianping was sentenced to death for corruption, bribery, embezzlement of public funds and association with organized crime.
China bans the purchase of gold
EconomyChinese banks have reportedly stopped opening new accounts for gold products, and existing customers can no longer increase their holdings.
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China discovers its largest-ever gold deposit – valued at $83 billion
WorldOne of the world's largest gold deposits has been discovered in China's Hunan province using advanced deep mapping technology.
China warns US: “A new Cold War cannot be won”
World“Containing China is unwise, unacceptable, and bound to fail”, said Xi Jinping.
How did the number of Uyghurs in China rapidly increase in the midst of “genocide”?
AnalysisXinjiang's demographic and economic growth contradicts claims that it is a large concentration camp for Uyghur extermination, writes Branko Zujovic in a guest analysis.
Finland’s President Stubb meets Xi Jinping in Beijing
Finland“Finland values the stable and constructive relationship with China”, says Alexander Stubb.
Former Italian Prime Minister: Europe risks becoming a colony of great powers
EconomyFormer Italian Prime Minister warns that Europe could risk becoming a colony of the US or China if it fails to make significant investments.
Russia-China partnership blueprint for modern state relations – Putin
WorldSpeaking at the ongoing Brics summit in Kazan, the Russian president took the opportunity to praise cooperation with China.
Sweden gears up defense spending to protect “pressured” US-led “rules-based world order”
SwedenAllocates more than €17 billion to meet the expectations of the leadership of the increasingly isolated Western bloc.
Grand celebration of the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China at Stockholm concert hall
CultureIn addition to the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra, Sweden's new Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Benjamin Dousa, attended the event.
US analyst: Hypocrisy alert as US spends billions on global influence campaign against China
World"Somehow it’s a crime when Russia does it to us, but good 'information ops' when we want to discredit Beijing’s Belt & Road initiatives worldwide", writes Marcus Stanley at The Quincy Institute.
Chinese hotels ban electric vehicles from parking garages
WorldIn the first half of 2023, electric vehicles accounted for more than 500 battery fires.
How the Belt and Road Initiative will connect the world
WorldChina is leading the massive effort involving over 150 countries - The Nordic Times reports from the annual conference in Sichuan.
Li’s incredible life on the Chinese countryside
Culture31-one-year-old Li shows her amazingly talented craftsmanship and cultivation's which she performs in a traditional Chinese way.
“China’s third plenary session will have a major impact on global developments”
DebateIt is time the West changed its attitude and policy towards China for the sake of global common good, writes Stephen Brawer on TNT Debate.
China launches first Internet network satellites
WorldChina's equivalent of Starlink is planned to have 15 000 satellites in orbit by 2023.
Asian women prefer caucasian sperm donors
WorldRich women in India and China prefer their children's biological fathers to be light-skinned and blue-eyed.
Beijing to NATO: Stop hyping China threat and focus on peace
WorldAccuses the US-led alliance of engaging in "Cold War mentality and belligerent rhetoric, and China-related content is full of provocations, lies, incitement and smears".
Klaus Schwab: Humanity must be “forced” to work together
WorldThe goal is to "create a more peaceful, inclusive society and resilient future", says the notorious globalist.
World Economic Forum organizes power conference in China
World"Dalian will increase the influence of the forum" promises the North Chinese city's mayor Chen Shaowang.
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