China

China is a country in Asia, home to the world's second-largest population and is the third largest country in the world by area. 

As one of the oldest countries in the world, China's history spans thousands of years to the early days of civilization. In modern times, the country, now known as the People's Republic of China and under the rule of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is considered a global superpower and the chief rival of the United States. It boasts one of the world's largest militaries, with one of the largest navies, air forces, and armies on Earth, as well as the second-largest economy on Earth. 

China's capital city is Beijing and its largest city by population is Shanghai. Its current leader is President Xi Jinping. 

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Trump baffles with sudden U-turn on China buying Iranian oil

Trump appeared to undermine years of US sanctions on Iran, giving China the green light to carry on buying its oil as he seeks to bolster a ceasefire with Israel.

By GRANT SMITH , BEN BARTENSTEIN , DANIEL FLATLEY , MIA GINDIS/BLOOMBERG NEWS/TNS
25/06/2025

Learning from Ukraine and Israel, Taiwan to issue new air-raid guidance

Taiwan has been preparing air-raid shelters across the island, including in subway stations and shopping malls, after Russia's invasion of Ukraine raised new fears about a Chinese invasion.

By REUTERS
25/06/2025

DNA analysis reveals 4,500-year-old maternal society in China

The Fujia site shows two maternal clans linked by marriage, suggesting that nearly 5,000 years ago, women may have played a central role in governance and social cohesion.

DeepSeek aids China's military and evaded export controls, US official says

Among the allegations, the official said DeepSeek is sharing user information and statistics with Beijing's surveillance apparatus.

By REUTERS
23/06/2025

China develops mosquito-sized drone for covert military operations

The super-small drone resembles a mosquito in both size and appearance, measuring approximately 1.3 centimeters in length and weighing less than 0.3 grams.

  Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi talks during a press conference in Istanbul, Turkey, June

Iran may need to change its tune to dig itself out of hole dug by US, Israel

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is trying to portray Iran as committed to its policies and not surrendering while mobilizing support abroad and reaching out to countries for mediation.

Russia, China skip Iran's crisis to discuss economic growth

Russia and China don’t appear to have done anything to help Iran over the last week, as Iran has been reeling from Israeli airstrikes. 

China conducts first human trial of brain implant – patient controls Mario Kart

The world's smallest and most flexible BCI implant, developed in China, enables patient to play computer games through thought alone.

  Iran Ambassador and Permanent Representative Amir Saeid Iravani leaves the podium after delivering

Iran remains diplomatically isolated five days into Israeli strikes on Tehran

Iran likely expected a lot more support by this point. However, even its friends in places like Venezuela and Russia don’t seem to be able to aid Iran very much.

Victor Wembanyama's surprising spiritual journey: Training with Shaolin monks

Photos of Wembanyama in monk's attire and shaved head attract widespread attention online.

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