Xinhua News Agency
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Chinese paratrooper dies during Qinghai training exercise
A 23-year-old Chinese paratrooper, Xia Shiyuan from Anhui Province, died after an incident during a training exercise in Golmud, Qinghai Province on May 27th. He fell shortly after exiting an aircraft and later passed a…
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China's Long March 7A rocket explodes, losing satellite payload
China's Long March 7A rocket experienced a rare failure, exploding approximately 85 seconds after launch from the Wenchang Space Launch Site. The rocket was carrying the ChinaSat-4B (also referred to as Zhongxing 4B) co…
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China's Beidaihe retreat to focus on AI, chips amid US tech rivalry
China's upcoming summer retreat in Beidaihe, from August 1-7, will host 60 experts selected by the Communist Party's Central Committee and the State Council. The guest list, which includes specialists in fields such as …
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China's high-tech exports surge despite global trade slowdown
China's export growth saw a slight deceleration in July, though it surpassed analyst expectations due to robust demand for high-tech goods and vehicles. Despite trade barriers and tariffs, particularly from the U.S., Ch…
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US Yale graduate removed from Chinese culture promotion job amid spy rumors
Edward Kuperman, a Yale graduate who promoted Chinese culture, was reportedly forced out of his job due to online backlash. Rumors circulated that his high salary and internship at a think tank suggested he was a US spy…
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China's Great Solar Wall initiative transforms deserts into clean energy hubs
China is significantly expanding its Great Solar Wall initiative, transforming desert regions into large-scale solar power hubs. This ambitious project aims to combat desertification, create new habitats for flora and f…
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China jails retired defense tech official for 10 years over $6.3M bribe case
Zhang Jianhua, a former high-ranking official in China's State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for corruption. The Dazhou Intermediate Pe…
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China's elite gather for Beidaihe retreat, focus on tech talent
China's political and scientific leaders are gathering in Beidaihe for their annual summer retreat. Cai Qi, a high-ranking Communist Party official, met with leading researchers, emphasizing the critical role of talent …
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China strengthens chip design IP rights to boost AI and semiconductor innovation
China has enacted new regulations to bolster its semiconductor and AI industries by strengthening intellectual property protections for integrated circuit designs. These revised rules, effective October 15, aim to spur …
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China floods: Gansu death toll rises to 25 amid widespread alerts
China is experiencing widespread flooding, with several provinces on high alert due to heavy rainfall and the potential arrival of Typhoon Dolphin. The death toll in Gansu province's Weiyuan county has risen to 25, with…
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China enacts new exit/entry regulations effective Sept 2026
China's State Council has announced new Regulations on Exit and Entry Administration, set to take effect on September 15, 2026. These regulations, comprising 19 articles, aim to standardize exit and entry management, pr…
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Xi Jinping directs Chinese military to boost AI application
Chinese President Xi Jinping has directed the People's Liberation Army to enhance its application of artificial intelligence in a push toward an "intelligent military system." This directive, made ahead of the PLA's 99t…
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Southwest China landslide death toll reaches 51, 10 missing
A landslide in Pengshui county, Chongqing province, southwest China, has resulted in 51 confirmed deaths, with 10 individuals still missing. The disaster, which occurred two weeks ago, buried residential buildings under…
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China raises serious concerns over US trade curbs in high-level talks
China has expressed significant concern to the United States regarding recent economic and trade restrictions imposed by the US. The discussions occurred during a high-level video call between Chinese Vice-Premier He Li…
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China schedules key leadership plenum for October
China has announced that a key plenum of its 20th Central Committee will convene in October in Beijing. This gathering of over 370 full and alternate members is expected to focus on strengthening party governance. The t…
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Okinawan delegation visits Beijing cemetery, highlighting historical ties with China
A delegation from Okinawa Prefecture visited a cemetery in Beijing to honor historical ties between China and the Ryukyu Islands. The visit, publicized by the Global Times, included traditional rituals and aimed to emph…
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China launches high-altitude drone hub in Tibet amid US tech rivalry
China has established a new drone research and development center in Tibet, near Mount Everest. This initiative aims to leverage the region's high-altitude environment for technological advancement, particularly in dron…
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Lee Lai-shan wins Hong Kong's first Olympic gold medal in 1996
Lee Lai-shan secured Hong Kong's first-ever Olympic gold medal in windsurfing on July 29, 1996, in Savannah, Georgia. The 25-year-old athlete's victory marked a significant moment for Hong Kong after decades of Olympic …
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China completes first high-speed rail tunnel under Yangtze River
China has completed the construction of the Caiyuanba Yangtze River Railway Tunnel, the first high-speed rail tunnel to be built under the Yangtze River. This 11.9km tunnel in Chongqing is a crucial component of a new h…
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FBI Director meets China's Public Security Minister on crime crackdown
FBI Director Kash Patel met with China's Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong in Beijing to discuss cooperation on crime. The meeting focused on shutting down fentanyl precursor supply chains, expanding joint opera…