China has made a bold move, offering the Taliban-led Afghanistan tariff-free access to its industries. This could mean big things for both countries. China wants to tap into Afghanistan's rich mineral resources, like lithium and copper, which could help its economy. Meanwhile, the Taliban, who took
US officials have raised alarms that China attempted to hack into the phones of former President Donald Trump, his running mate Senator JD Vance, and individuals linked to Vice President Kamala Harris and other Democrats. The investigation is ongoing to determine what data, if any, was accessed. Acc
China's first reusable satellite, Shijian-19, came back to Earth after a two-week trip in space. It launched on September 27 from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center and landed on October 11 in the Gobi Desert. The China National Space Administration (CNSA) held a ceremony on October 24 to reveal th
China is pushing for calm in the Ukraine war. They're worried that North Korean soldiers might join the fight soon. U. S. officials confirmed that North Korea sent troops to Russia, which could make North Korea part of the fight. This is a tricky situation for China. They don't want to get involved
China has big plans for space exploration, stretching all the way to 2050. This includes a mission to grab a piece of the Venusian atmosphere. The Chinese Academy of Sciences, China National Space Administration, and China Manned Space Engineering Office announced these plans together. Their goal is
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is traveling to the Middle East. He's got his hopes up for some progress in the paused peace talks. These talks hit a snag after the Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar passed away. Things on the ground haven’t changed much, though. Hamas is sticking to its guns, and it’s
China is in a unique situation when it comes to its transportation network. It has the world's longest high-speed rail system and one of the biggest aviation industries. The government has been investing heavily in high-speed trains, connecting cities in just a few hours. This isn't something privat
China's markets have been on a roller coaster lately, with the government rolling out major stimulus plans. From cutting interest rates to boosting bank cash reserves and supporting stock markets, the Chinese government is going all out. The CSI 300 index, which tracks top stocks, has even jumped by
China recently announced that its economy grew by 4. 6% in the third quarter compared to the same period last year. This growth slightly surpassed the expectations of economists, who had predicted a 4. 5% increase. Although this growth rate is a bit slower than the 4. 7% growth seen in the second qu
China recently poured half a trillion dollars into its struggling property sector. Experts, however, aren’t convinced this is enough to turn things around. The move comes after a summer of poor economic data, raising fears that China might miss its growth target. Leader Xi Jinping finally rolled ou
