CHINA

Jan 24 2026BUSINESS

China's Quiet Diplomacy at Davos: A Strategic Move

China made a deliberate choice to keep a low profile at this year's Davos meeting. While the United States took a more vocal approach, China focused on building trust with Western investors. This strategy seems to be paying off, as some business leaders see China benefiting from the tensions between

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Jan 23 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Breakthrough: China's DeepSeek V4 Could Reshape the Future

China's DeepSeek V4 is making waves in the AI world. This new model could be a game-changer, with rumors suggesting it's 10 times more efficient than current top models like GPT-4. The big deal here is that it's not just an upgrade; it's a complete redesign that could shift the balance of power in t

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Jan 23 2026BUSINESS

UK's Big Wigs Head to China for a Chat

Big news! The UK is sending some of its top officials to China. Rachel Reeves, the finance minister, and Peter Kyle, the business secretary, will join Prime Minister Keir Starmer on this trip. It's the first time a British PM has visited China since 2018. Why the big deal? Well, the UK wants to str

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Jan 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

TikTok's Big Change: What's Happening in the U. S. ?

TikTok, the popular video-sharing app owned by China's ByteDance, has been in hot water with the U. S. government for a while. The main worry? User data might be at risk. Recently, a big deal was struck. A group of American investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX, will now control a big ch

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Jan 22 2026ENVIRONMENT

How China's Farms Can Grow More Food and Reduce Pollution

China's farms are a major source of pollution, contributing to 17% of the country's greenhouse gas emissions. However, the need to increase food production presents a challenge. The tools farmers use, such as tractors, pesticides, fertilizers, and plastic sheets, play a significant role in this dile

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Jan 22 2026HEALTH

Why Aren't More Chinese Patients Using Online Doctor Visits?

China's hospitals are quickly adopting online doctor visits. But patients aren't using them as much as expected. This is surprising. China is known for its tech-savvy population. So, why the slow uptake? Online doctor visits offer many benefits. They save time and reduce travel. But many patients s

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Jan 21 2026BUSINESS

Burberry's Big Win: How a Focus on Heritage and China is Paying Off

Burberry is making a comeback. The luxury brand has just wrapped up a holiday season that exceeded expectations. This is a big deal because, not too long ago, sales were slipping. The new CEO, who took over in mid-2024, has been steering the ship in a new direction. The focus is on classic items lik

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Jan 20 2026POLITICS

London's Big Chinese Embassy: A Double-Edged Sword?

The UK has given the green light to China's massive new embassy near London's financial hub, sparking debates. This isn't just any embassy; it's a whopping 20, 000 square meters of Chinese diplomatic space, the largest in Europe. China bought the spot in 2018 for a cool $312 million, but the plans g

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Jan 20 2026POLITICS

Peru's President in Hot Water Over Secret Meetings

Peru's President Jose Jeri is in deep trouble. He met with a Chinese businessman twice without telling anyone. This has sparked a big debate in the country. People are questioning his honesty and whether he broke any rules. Jeri met with Zhihua Yang, a businessman who owns shops and has an energy p

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Taiwan's Journalist and Military Officers in a Spy Scandal

Taiwan has detained a journalist and several military personnel for allegedly sharing sensitive information with individuals from mainland China. The journalist, identified only by the surname Lin, is accused of paying army officers for secrets. The amounts involved were small, ranging from a few th

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