China tests underwater data centers to cut AI cooling costs

China has started implementing an experiment which involves placing data centers in the oceans in a bid to cut the amount of energy used to cool down artificial intelligence servers. AI servers are known for their huge energy consumption as demand...

Beijing blasts Mexico over protectionism, threatens retaliation amid US coercion

China has condemned Mexico’s recent anti-dumping investigations targeting Chinese imports and has vowed to “take all necessary measures” to protect the legitimate interests of Chinese companies. “China firmly opposes protectionist actions that...

China Focus: China strives to preserve hopes of motherhood

BEIJING, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- When five-month-old Linlin, a pseudonym, was diagnosed with a rare disease, her doctors took an important step. Before beginning treatment, they removed and preserved part of her ovary to protect her ability to have...

China urges Mexico to follow WTO rules, protect interests of Chinese firms

BEIJING -- China urges Mexico to comply with the rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in its anti-dumping investigations, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies, the Ministry of Commerce said on Friday. A...

China activates emergency response as Typhoon Matmo approaches

BEIJING, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- China on Friday activated a Level-IV emergency flood and typhoon response in the southern provinces of Guangdong and Hainan as Typhoon Matmo -- the 21st named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season -- approaches,...

China’s ‘super golden week’ sees record-breaking travel on first day

China’s tourism sector is off to a strong start as the extra-long “super golden week” holiday begins, with railway travel breaking records and tickets for many popular attractions selling out – a welcome sign for Beijing as it continues its...

China's national medical insurance catalog contains over 230 anticancer drugs

BEIJING, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- More than 230 anticancer drugs feature in China's national medical insurance catalog, covering over 20 common types of cancer, including lung, breast and stomach cancers, according to the National Healthcare Security...

Chinese Media in Africa: The Case of StarTimes in Kenya

Introduction Africa has historically occupied a central position in China’s foreign policy, particularly since the end of the Chinese Civil War in 1949.[1] Over the years, Beijing has engaged the continent to isolate Taiwan diplomatically and...

Beijing’s Military Parade May Not Be the Show of Unity That It Seems

The eyes of the world were on Beijing last month for a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Even more than the missiles rumbling through Tiananmen Square or fighter jets streaking overhead, the indelible image...

Shanghai Masters match suddenly abandoned after player 'went nuts' on court

Jack Flintham and Patrick Austen-Hardy Senior Sports Journalist 12:10, 03 Oct 2025 One star at the Shanghai Masters lost his temper (Image: Sky Sports) French tennis player Arthur Rinderknech advanced to the second round of the Shanghai Masters...

China-Malaysia rare earths talks stir geopolitical power play in Southeast Asia

KUALA LUMPUR/BEIJING: China and Malaysia have begun early-stage talks on a potential joint venture to build a rare earths processing facility in Malaysia — a move that could mark a major shift in Beijing’s long-standing policy of tightly guarding...

China’s most infamous ghost town is now training ground for driverless trucks

A Chinese city that failed to attract people has become a sandbox for machines. Ordos, a coal-rich northern Chinese city that never took off after prices crashed in 2012, has attracted more than a dozen autonomous vehicle companies seeking...

China's high-standard opening up bolsters appeal of capital market

(Xinhua) 11:25, October 03, 2025 BEIJING, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- China has been steadily expanding institutional opening of its capital market during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), with a series of targeted measures implemented to enhance...

Shanghai Masters star brings new wife to tournament for honeymoon

Felix Auger-Aliassime is back in action at the Shanghai Masters - his first tournament since he tied the knot with his long-time girlfriend, Nina Ghaibi. The pair wed in Marrakech less than two weeks ago, but they’ve put plans for a real honeymoon...

“China Tests Fujian, Warns Rivals”: The 80,000-Ton Carrier Sparks Tension As Regional Navies Race To Counter Escalating Power Projection

IN A NUTSHELL 🇨🇳 The launch of the Fujian marks a significant milestone in China’s naval modernization efforts. ✈️ The carrier successfully tested next-generation fighter jets and early warning aircraft. 🌊 The Fujian enhances China’s ability to...

China reaffirms support for Pacific climate action

BY NED GAGAHE China reaffirms its commitment to help Pacific Island countries confront the challenges of climate change with the announcement of a USD 2 million pledge to support regional projects. The announcement was made by Chinese Ambassador...

China, India restore direct flights after five years

Published on: October 3, 2025 4:31 PM India and China are set to resume direct flights this month after a suspension of nearly five years, marking an important step towards restoring bilateral ties and strengthening regional connectivity. Direct...

China’s ‘Clean Net’ campaign targets ‘negative emotions’ in annual online purge

As China settles into its “golden week” National Day holiday, the country’s cyber watchdogs are hard at work scouring the internet for negative sentiment, and handing out harsh penalties or imposing bans on influential online figures and social...

China will take all necessary measures to safeguard rights of Chinese enterprises amid Mexico's anti-dumping investigations: MOFCOM

The Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) Photo: VCG In response to Mexico’s recent initiation of anti-dumping investigations into Chinese float glass, self-adhesive tape, PVC coated fabric, and steel bolts, a spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Commerce...

China Builds Patient-Derived GI Cancer Library

In a groundbreaking advancement for cancer research and personalized medicine, scientists in China have successfully established an extensive library of patient-derived xenografts (PDXs) sourced from gastrointestinal cancers. This pioneering...