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.
China and Russia stood by Iran in March after the US demanded nuclear talks with Tehran, with senior Chinese and Russian diplomats saying dialogue should only resume based on "mutual respect."
The current Dalai Lama will turn 90 on Sunday and said he would consult senior monks to share possible clues on where his successor could be found.
The world's top oil importer and biggest buyer of Iranian crude brought in more than 1.8 million barrels per day from June 1-20.
The Russia-Ukraine war, by tying down Western attention and resources, has opened space for China to expand its presence in the Middle East.
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.
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.
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.
Among the allegations, the official said DeepSeek is sharing user information and statistics with Beijing's surveillance apparatus.
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 is trying to portray Iran as committed to its policies and not surrendering while mobilizing support abroad and reaching out to countries for mediation.
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