TechThe technological breakthrough could have a major impact on the future of nuclear power.
China
“Trade wars have no winners – protectionism is a dead end”
DebateOpen cooperation represents the trend of history and mutual benefit is what the people want, writes WAN Degang, Charge d'Affairs of the Chinese Embassy in Sweden.
Economy professor: Trump’s tariffs rooted in “flakey” trade deficit analysis
EconomyThe trade deficits have nothing to do with the trade policies of the rest of the world. They have no indication whatsoever that anybody is ripping off anybody, especially that the rest of the world is ripping off the United States, according to Jeffrey Sachs.
Trump’s new tariffs take effect: “Lots of companies will be wiped out”
Economy"Everything that the US buys from China will disappear. There will be a huge price shock in every way and shortages of all kinds of things", says China analyst Alexis von Sydow.
China invites India to “Dragon-Elephant tango”
WorldUS tariffs are expected to drive closer ties between the world's most populous countries - after years of tension.
EconomyBelieves that the US trade war will affect development worldwide.
Cartoon of the week
Ex-Italian PM acted as unofficial envoy for Zelensky
WorldStates that he acted as an intermediary to seek support from Brazil and China.
Mike offers a unique glimpse into everyday life in China
CultureThe British video blogger is hitchhiking 2,000km through the eastern part of the country to find out if the situation is as bad as Westerners have been taught in their media.
Matrix 8 Pro with GrapheneOS delivers top-class security, privacy and performance
TechWorld-class hardware – acclaimed for its display, camera, and performance – meets the world’s most secure mobile OS. The best of both worlds.
Russian goods gain popularity in China
Economy“The best seller is Russian honey, it's a big hit", says a shop assistant in Beijing.
Analysis: Is Russia at risk of becoming a vassal state to China?
WorldIvan Zuenko, senior research director at MGIMO University, says the two powers actually have great respect for each other's integrity and independence.
Analysis: US unilateral tariffs risk worsening the fentanyl crisis
EconomyTwo professors of law and international economics argue that Donald Trump's policies are undermining global trade.
China launches investigation into Google after Trump’s punitive tariffs
TechBeijing's announcement comes after Donald Trump imposed new punitive tariffs on Chinese goods.
China reaches 5 percent growth target
EconomyAt the same time, looming US tariffs raise questions for 2025.
New massive uranium deposit found in China
WorldThe discovery in the Ordos Basin is believed to secure the country's own uranium resources.
American hubris generates Chinese Nemesis: Implications of social media emigration to China
AnalysisThrough their interactions on RedNote, American users are dispelling myths about China's oppressive conditions, Hussein Askary states in a guest analysis.
Reports: Chinese firms interested in Volkswagen’s struggling factories
EconomyHowever, it is likely to face opposition from both the trade union movement and the upcoming new Bundestag.
FUTO – the obvious choice for privacy-friendly voice and text input on mobile devices
TechDitch Google's input apps and keep what you type and speak private on your phone.
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.
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.
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
TechTired of Google Maps tracking you? Here's the free alternative that lets you navigate completely offline!
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Vultures collect archaeological finds
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PFAS levels declining in Sweden’s major lakes
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