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China tells its ethnic minorities to integrate or face consequences with sweeping new unity law
World
July 2, 2026
China tells its ethnic minorities to integrate or face consequences with sweeping new unity law
Beijing — For years, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has pushed ethnic minority groups like Tibetans and Uyghurs to adopt an identity…
The Strait of Hormuz pain has been China’s gain, The Asia Group says
World
July 1, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz pain has been China’s gain, The Asia Group says
China has emerged as the main beneficiary of the Strait of Hormuz closure, according to Washington D.C.-based strategic advisory firm…
A small plane slammed into the tallest skyscraper in China’s capital. Hours later, it was like nothing had happened.
World
June 27, 2026
A small plane slammed into the tallest skyscraper in China’s capital. Hours later, it was like nothing had happened.
On Friday afternoon a small plane appeared to evade some of the world’s strictest aviation controls and slam into the…
Egypt signs historic agreement to establish 1st wind turbine factory
Egypt
June 25, 2026
Egypt signs historic agreement to establish 1st wind turbine factory
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Wednesday witnessed the signing of a historic memorandum of understanding to establish the country’s…
The future of oil prices may depend on China
World
June 23, 2026
The future of oil prices may depend on China
As the US and Iran hammer out how to permanently reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart the flow of…
China is counting its wins from the Iran war
Middle East
June 20, 2026
China is counting its wins from the Iran war
Beijing — When US and Israeli bombs first began falling on Iran at the end of February, China’s leaders were staring…
Taiwan test-fires rockets in China’s direction from US-supplied mobile launching system
World
June 11, 2026
Taiwan test-fires rockets in China’s direction from US-supplied mobile launching system
Taichung, TaiwanAP — Taiwan’s military fired rockets in China’s direction from “shoot-and-scoot” mobile launchers on Wednesday in a demonstration of how…
Egypt, Chinese tire giant discuss $550m expansion project in Alexandria
Business
June 9, 2026
Egypt, Chinese tire giant discuss $550m expansion project in Alexandria
Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hussein Eissa reaffirmed the Egyptian government’s commitment to implementing a comprehensive program to support…
Why China’s Xi wants a ‘brighter’ future with North Korea
World
June 9, 2026
Why China’s Xi wants a ‘brighter’ future with North Korea
Beijing/Seoul — Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s first visit to North Korea in seven years wasn’t just loaded with rhetoric hailing historic…
Egypt, China eye mega sports complex for 2027 African Games
Egypt
June 5, 2026
Egypt, China eye mega sports complex for 2027 African Games
Egypt’s Minister of Youth and Sports Gohar Nabil met officials from Chinese sports technology company Dafeng to discuss cooperation, investment…