BRICS Gains Momentum as Global Governance Shift Looms
Chinese Premier Li Qiang urges BRICS collaboration on global governance reform as experts warn against rising trade barriers threatening supply chains.
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President Xi Jinping toured a valve manufacturer in Shanxi, emphasizing industrial transformation and high-quality development as part of China’s economic strategy.
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China’s Foreign Ministry highlights Germany and France’s pivotal role in advancing EU-China strategic cooperation, emphasizing economic collaboration and shared global challenges.
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Li Lin’s journey from discovering Ethiopia’s coffee culture to creating a thriving trade bridge between Africa and China highlights economic and cultural synergy.
Russia Launches Record 550-Drone Assault on Kyiv Amid Global Tensions
Russia’s unprecedented 550-drone attack on Kyiv sparks global security concerns, with potential ripple effects on Asian markets and geopolitical dynamics.
BRICS Expansion Fuels Global Economic Shift, New Members Optimistic
BRICS expands to 11 members, including Indonesia, with experts highlighting opportunities for emerging economies to reshape global cooperation.
Trump Signs ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Into Law
U.S. President Trump signs landmark ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ into law, with potential implications for Asia’s economic and trade landscape.
California’s 2025 Wildfire Crisis: Rapid Blaze Expansion Sparks Evacuations
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Liverpool Star Diogo Jota Dies in Tragic Spain Car Crash
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U.S. House Passes Trump’s $1 Trillion ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
The U.S. House passes Trump’s $1 trillion ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ a major GOP victory with tax breaks and spending measures, set for July 4 signing.
China Stresses Trade Deals Must Not Undermine Third-Party Interests
China’s Ministry of Commerce emphasizes that international trade agreements should not harm third-party interests, vowing to protect its rights if necessary.
Timely Evacuation Saves 21 in Guangxi Landslide
Quick-thinking officials evacuated 21 residents minutes before a landslide struck Guangxi village, preventing casualties amid heavy rains.
PLA Carrier CNS Shandong Docks in Hong Kong with Grand Water Salute
China’s domestically-built aircraft carrier CNS Shandong arrives in Hong Kong, marking the 28th anniversary of its return to China with a grand water salute.