In the first three months of 2025, China's economy showed unexpected strength. The country's GDP grew by 5. 4% year-on-year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics in Beijing. This growth rate was higher than the 5. 1% that analysts had predicted. The news came out on a Wednesday, and it was
The Southeast Asia region is reeling from a powerful earthquake that has left over 2, 000 people dead. The U. S. has stepped in with a $2 million aid package, but this effort is a bit late to the game. China and Russia have already sent teams and supplies to the affected areas. The U. S. team of ex
The U. S. is stepping up its game in the South China Sea. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently visited the Philippines. He made it clear that the U. S. is ready to work with allies to counter threats, especially from China. Hegseth believes that past administrations have been too soft on China, a
China is making big waves in the world of humanoid robots. In January, more than a dozen robots danced on a major stage, showing off their skills to over a billion viewers. This performance was a clear sign that China is becoming a major player in the robotics field. Videos of these robots doing imp
The African continent is on the brink of a major shift. For the first time in recent history, Africa is not under the control of a single powerful nation. It is a place where many countries are eager to invest and gain influence. Two of the world's most populous countries, India and China, are
The recent protests in Serbia have a lot of people talking. It all started with a tragic accident at the Novi Sad train station. This station, built way back in 1964, was finally getting some much-needed upgrades. The upgrades were part of China's big plan, the Belt and Road initiative. This plan ai
China is a massive player in the plastic industry, but there's a lot more to the story than just the usual suspects like PE and PP. There are 12 types of non-commodity plastics that don't get as much attention. These plastics are tricky to define and track, making it hard to figure out how much is
China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, recently addressed the world's media during a major political event. He painted a picture of China as a steady force in a chaotic world, promising to champion peace while firmly protecting its own interests. Wang Yi highlighted the strong bond between China and Russia
China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, recently spoke out against the US's trade policies. He called out the US for its "two-faced" behavior. This is in response to the US's recent increase in tariffs on Chinese goods. Wang Yi made these remarks during a meeting on the sidelines of China's annual parliament
China has sent a new satellite into space. This isn't just any satellite, though. It's called ChinaSat-10R, and it's designed to replace an older one that's been up there since 2011. The launch happened on February 22 from a place called Xichang Satellite Launch Center. This launch was a big deal be
