Foreign minister vows Taiwan will remain an integral part of China, won’t allow cessation

Foreign minister vows Taiwan will remain an integral part of China, won’t allow cessation

The Democratic Progressive Party authorities’ obstinate pursuit of their separatist agenda is the root-cause undermining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, said Wang.

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Ethiopian lawmaker: Upcoming NPC session key to China’s socioeconomic development

Ethiopian lawmaker: Upcoming NPC session key to China’s socioeconomic development

‘The Chinese model is attractive now to many developing countries in the sense that it has maintained political stability and social harmony, and has also delivered economic progress unseen in human history.’

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It is not just technology, Chinese tea brands are increasingly conquering global beverages market

It is not just technology, Chinese tea brands are increasingly conquering global beverages market

In August 2025, to commemorate Singapore’s National Day, Chagee introduced a new orchid-flavoured beverage, the “Orchid Biluochun Milk Tea,” inspired by Singapore’s national flower, the Vanda Miss Joaquim.

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What stands out in China’s ‘two sessions’ of new 5-year plan that begin this week in Beijing

What stands out in China’s ‘two sessions’ of new 5-year plan that begin this week in Beijing

Domestically, China must deftly navigate long-standing structural issues while responding to ever-emerging technological and industrial challenges. Against this backdrop, the new five-year plan will offer a strategic roadmap – not merely a list of tasks, but a framework guiding how the country will navigate its development priorities, ranging from strengthening its supply-chain capacity to advancing its low-carbon transformation.

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Virtues of planning ahead: How China is able to keep its five-year economic plans on course, schedule

Virtues of planning ahead: How China is able to keep its five-year economic plans on course, schedule

In the book “China’s Megatrends,” American scholar John Naisbitt vividly described China’s planning approach as “framing the forest and letting the trees grow,” highlighting how the plans set broad national priorities while giving individual sectors and enterprises the freedom to develop in their own ways.

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Why China’s robotics industry is outpacing fellow industrialised nations and how the momentum creates opportunities for the world

Why China’s robotics industry is outpacing fellow industrialised nations and how the momentum creates opportunities for the world

Open-source datasets and motion-control frameworks further reduce industry entry barriers, enabling faster commercialization. At the Hangzhou Embodied Intelligence Pilot Base, this ecosystem approach is being formalised. Li Xingteng, deputy general manager of the base, said organisers are establishing academic, industrial and technical committees to align researchers, founders and chief technologists.

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Tanzania’s migration to electric vehicle technology reflected in Chinese-built EV pick-ups

Tanzania’s migration to electric vehicle technology reflected in Chinese-built EV pick-ups

Amar Shangavi, founder and chief executive officer of JTP Auto, said the company deliberately chose to partner with Chinese manufacturers because of their global leadership in electric mobility. “China is leading in electric vehicle technology,” Shangavi said in a recent interview.

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China tells US to stop scapegoating, honour commitment of suspending nuclear tests

China tells US to stop scapegoating, honour commitment of suspending nuclear tests

China urges the United States to abide by the moratorium on nuclear testing, uphold the global consensus on nuclear test ban, and stop finding false justification for resuming nuclear testing.

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Africa sits top of outbound Chinese tourist preferences for its spectacular savannahs, sprawling deserts and wildlife

Africa sits top of outbound Chinese tourist preferences for its spectacular savannahs, sprawling deserts and wildlife

Wu Liyun, a professor with the China Academy of Culture and Tourism at Beijing International Studies University said that Africa’s natural and cultural beauty possesses a unique charm that captivates Chinese visitors. Witnessing the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration, in particular, has become a major draw for many.

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Questions linger over Africa-US trade future as punitive Trump tariffs clip possible benefits of AGOA extension

Questions linger over Africa-US trade future as punitive Trump tariffs clip possible benefits of AGOA extension

According to US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, the extension applies retroactively from September 30, 2025, when the programme expired. Implemented in 2000, AGOA provides duty-free treatment for selected products such as textiles, agricultural goods and vehicles from designated sub-Saharan African countries.

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