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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO: The Dream Company Party! The CEO Laid Out 26 Million in Cash โ€“ For Everyone to Take, But on One Conditionโ€ฆ

A company in Henan, China, celebrated the New Year by offering 26 million Chinese yuan in cash for employees to take during a themed party, with a unique condition for the collection.

Mar 1 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
World

How serious is the COVID outbreak in China? 37 million people infected in one day

Almost 37 million people in China may have been infected with COVID-19 in a single day, marking the largest outbreak in the world to date.

Feb 27 โ€ข 01:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

$26 million on the table - The bonus of a Chinese CEO with only one condition - Video

A Chinese CEO gave employees access to a staggering $26 million in cash as a bonus during a corporate party, with the only rule being to carry away as much as one could by hand.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Russia and Iran entered into an unplanned battle in one area

Russia and Iran are competing to sell discounted oil to China, with price reductions increasing in February.

Feb 25 โ€ข 22:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

China urges the United States to cancel the new unilateral tariffs: "No one wins in a trade war"

China is urging the United States to revoke new unilateral tariffs, asserting that trade wars benefit no one, while also warning that it will firmly protect its interests against Trump's alternative measures.

Feb 23 โ€ข 07:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

Seven Chinese tourists die after bus falls into frozen lake in Russia

Seven Chinese tourists drowned after their bus fell into Lake Baikal in Siberia, with only one survivor escaping on foot.

Feb 22 โ€ข 18:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

China's androids captivated everyone, but there's one problem: Who will buy them?

China's Spring Festival showcased advanced humanoid robots in a spectacular state television show, highlighting the booming industry behind their production but raising questions about market demand.

Feb 21 โ€ข 17:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Talvikki, 26, abandoned as a baby on the street in China โ€“ repeatedly faces one question in Finland

Talvikki Saarinen, 26, was abandoned as a baby on the streets of Fuzhou, China, and now lives in Finland where she often reflects on her mysterious early life.

Feb 21 โ€ข 16:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

China's Nuclear Ambitions Worry America

US intelligence agencies are concerned about China's development of a new generation of nuclear weapons, including at least one secret test in recent years, aiming to modernize its nuclear arsenal.

Feb 21 โ€ข 16:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

CNN: According to US intelligence agencies, China is secretly testing a new generation of nuclear weapons

US intelligence agencies report that China is developing a new generation of nuclear weapons and has conducted at least one secret explosive test as part of a broader initiative to enhance its nuclear arsenal technologically.

Feb 21 โ€ข 11:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Russia-China Silent, Mexico Raises Hand... Is Cuba on the Brink of Collapse Due to the Oil Crisis?

Cuba is currently facing one of its biggest crises in history due to insufficient oil supply caused by U.S. sanctions, leading to a severe shortage of transportation and electricity.

Feb 21 โ€ข 08:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Harsh criticism from Villarruel of Milei's economic model: 'Without industry, one becomes dependent even in the smallest things on China'

The Vice President of Argentina, Victoria Villarruel, criticized Javier Milei's economic model, highlighting the dangers of dependency on China and the negative impact of open trade policies on national industry.

Feb 20 โ€ข 19:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

American Tariffs Changed Everything: China is Now Germany's Number One Trading Partner

American tariffs have significantly shifted the trading landscape, positioning China as Germany's top trading partner.

Feb 20 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

Thailand has become one of Russia's main drone suppliers

Thailand is now a pivotal hub for Chinaโ€™s drone exports to Russia, facilitating a significant volume of military supplies despite official denials from the Chinese manufacturers.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Is a Chinese price attack finally coming? Currently, no one else has cheaper SUVs in the Czech Republic

Chinese brand BAIC has introduced the X35 SUV in the Czech market at a price below 400,000 crowns, challenging previously established competitors without significantly lowering quality.

Feb 20 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The statue got two extra children when China changed policy

A statue in Wuhan's Jiangtan Park symbolizes China's shift from the one-child policy to encouraging larger families by adding two children to the original family depicted.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

China wins 2 gold medals in one day, salvaging face

After a rough start to the competition, China secured two gold medals in one day, restoring its reputation in the Winter Olympics.

Feb 19 โ€ข 06:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

Zaha Hadid and the Monumental China

The Greater Bay Area Sports Center in China, inaugurated last December, continues Zaha Hadid's legacy by aiming to become one of the most-used sports facilities in the world.

Feb 17 โ€ข 09:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

China is Close

The article critiques Carlo Rovelli's praise of China's various virtues, portraying it as overly idealistic and one-sided in comparison to the US.

Feb 17 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Which countries contribute the most to Beijing's trade surplus for 2025?

China's trade surplus is projected to exceed one trillion dollars in 2025, despite increasing protectionism and tariffs.

Feb 16 โ€ข 10:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

You Won't Become One of Your Own in China: The Life of Latvians in One of the World's Largest Economies

The article discusses the unique experience of Latvians living in China, highlighting their efforts to connect with each other despite the vast population.

Feb 16 โ€ข 05:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Why do we ignore one of the fundamental economic laws in the EU?

The EU aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 90% by 2040, but this plan is economically questionable compared to efforts by countries like China and India.

Feb 15 โ€ข 14:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

US Representative to NATO: One country could end the war with a phone call to Putin

A U.S. representative suggested that China could end the war in Ukraine by calling Vladimir Putin and halting military supplies to Russia.

Feb 14 โ€ข 13:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

US ambassador to NATO believes China could stop Russia's war in Ukraine with one call

The US ambassador to NATO claims that China has the power to end the conflict in Ukraine by leveraging its relationship with Russia.

Feb 14 โ€ข 04:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Trump's $12B rare earth plan targets China as experts warn US is 'one crisis away'

President Trump's $12 billion initiative, known as 'Project Vault', seeks to bolster the US supply of rare earth elements to reduce reliance on China.

Feb 13 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

The race to develop electric car batteries heats up among major companies

The competition to develop electric car batteries has intensified, becoming not just an environmental battle but also an industrial and political one among China, the USA, and the EU.

Feb 13 โ€ข 08:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Chinese Science Raises Concerns in the USA. Only One American University Keeps Up

The article discusses how Chinese universities, particularly Zhejiang University, are surpassing American institutions in scientific research output, raising alarm in the U.S.

Feb 13 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

China: Taiwan is part of our territory and its president is a warmonger

China has deemed Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te a 'warmonger' following his statements regarding potential Chinese aggression towards other regional nations.

Feb 12 โ€ข 08:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hong Kong Media: US-China Trade War 'Truce Extension' Expected in April Summit

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to discuss extending the trade truce for up to one year during their summit in Beijing in early April.

Feb 12 โ€ข 05:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

In China, drones deliver food and packages in parks and no one worries about theft

A Chinese company, Meituan, operates over 30 drone delivery routes across parks, allowing users to receive products within approximately 10 minutes without concern for theft.

Feb 11 โ€ข 18:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

China Quadrupled Its Share of Imports in 20 Years: Now Accounts for One in Four Dollars Spent by the Country on Foreign Goods

China's share of Argentina's imports has quadrupled over the past two decades, now accounting for 24% of total imports and matching that of Brazil.

Feb 10 โ€ข 13:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Chinese man transported pigs by drone, one got tangled in power lines

A Chinese man attempted to transport pigs using a drone, resulting in one pig becoming entangled in power lines.

Feb 10 โ€ข 11:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Hong Kong court sentences one of the main critics of the Chinese government to 20 years in prison

A Hong Kong court sentenced pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison, marking the harshest penalty under the controversial national security law.

Feb 10 โ€ข 01:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

After I. Ruginienฤ—'s words about the Taiwanese representative office โ€“ Presidential comment

Lithuania maintains its international commitments regarding the One China policy and clarifies that the Taiwanese representative office in the country is not a diplomatic mission.

Feb 9 โ€ข 12:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Eileen Gu Speaks Out: 'Previously, I Felt I Had to Look Like a Boy'

Freestyle skier Eileen Gu, representing China, is set to be one of the most followed athletes at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, juggling her sports career, studies at Stanford University, and modeling for luxury brands.

Feb 9 โ€ข 07:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

Explosion at a factory in northern China: At least seven dead and one missing

An explosion at a biotechnology factory in northern China resulted in at least seven fatalities and one person missing, prompting active search and rescue operations.

Feb 7 โ€ข 22:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

He wants a Middle East where neither Israel nor Iran is dominant

The article discusses the shifting geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, emphasizing the influence of both traditional and modern tools of power, as well as the importance of partnerships like the one between Saudi Arabia and China.

Feb 7 โ€ข 20:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Nigeria and China mark 55 years of diplomatic ties

Nigeria and China celebrate 55 years of diplomatic relations with a commitment to enhancing their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Feb 7 โ€ข 15:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

As traditional US allies hedge their bets, will China be the one to cash in?

This article discusses how traditional US allies are reevaluating their relationships with both the US and China in light of the changing political landscape, particularly influenced by Donald Trump's presidency.

Feb 7 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
World

Putin's ally succumbs to US pressure. The Kremlin bets everything on one card, but there is a catch

Following pressure from the US, India, the largest maritime importer of Russian oil, has announced it will stop importing processed Russian crude, prompting Putin to strengthen ties with China amid record oil flows as India retreats.

Feb 6 โ€ข 19:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
World

When leaders dismiss generals, one should pay attention

The article discusses the recent dismissal of General Zhang Youxia, the vice chairman of the Central Military Commission of China, highlighting the unusual political implications of such a move by President Xi Jinping.

Feb 6 โ€ข 10:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
World

One does not travel here with a raised index finger

Chancellor Merz has arrived in the Emirates during his trip to the Gulf region, focusing on reducing dependence on China and the USA while seeking new strategic partnerships.

Feb 6 โ€ข 08:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต NHK News (JP)
World

One Month After Announcement of China's Export Regulation Strengthening, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Says 'We Will Keep a Close Eye on Future Developments'

A month after China's announcement to strengthen export regulations on dual-use items to Japan, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry reports no significant impacts but calls for a withdrawal of the measures and to monitor future developments closely.

Feb 5 โ€ข 21:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

China's Clean Power Energizing Economy, Adding a Brazil's Worth of GDP: Report

A new study reveals that clean energy industries accounted for over one-third of China's economic growth in 2025, significantly driven by solar power and electric vehicles.

Feb 5 โ€ข 09:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Political thriller in China: why Xi Jinping got rid of his most loyal and powerful general

Xi Jinping took one of the boldest internal political moves by ousting and arresting top general Zhang Youxia, alongside second-in-command general Liu Zhenli, marking a significant shift in China's military elite.

Feb 4 โ€ข 20:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

'Russia and China act in harmony', says Russian government after call between Putin and Xi Jinping

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a nearly one-and-a-half-hour video conference, discussing global events and planning a visit to China by Putin in the first half of 2026.

Feb 4 โ€ข 12:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

The time for hidden car door handles is coming to an end, and no one will mourn them

The article discusses the decline of hidden or retractable car door handles, which have become less favored in modern automotive design, moving away from luxury brands towards more conventional designs influenced by manufacturers like Tesla.

Feb 4 โ€ข 10:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

China raises taxes on some sectors to boost finances: a one-off fix or tough times ahead?

China has increased taxes in specific sectors like telecoms to enhance fiscal revenue amid falling finances, but experts suggest broader tax hikes are unlikely.

Feb 4 โ€ข 06:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
World

How did the Moon come to have such different hemispheres? The Chinese study points to a devastating impact

A Chinese study reveals that the Moon's distinct hemispheres may have originated from a catastrophic impact, explaining why only one side is visible from Earth.

Feb 3 โ€ข 17:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

China bans hidden door handles on electric cars. This is one of Tesla's bigger problems

China has banned hidden door handles on electric vehicles, becoming the first country to halt this controversial design popularized by Elon Musk's Tesla, amidst growing safety scrutiny of EVs following several fatal accidents.

Feb 3 โ€ข 05:53 UTC

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