Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Tensions Escalate Amid Airstrikes, UN Urges Calm
Pakistan’s airstrikes in Afghanistan prompt retaliatory attacks, escalating tensions. UN calls for restraint as cross-border clashes intensify.
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Pakistan’s airstrikes in Afghanistan prompt retaliatory attacks, escalating tensions. UN calls for restraint as cross-border clashes intensify.
U.S. and Iran continue 2026 nuclear talks amid historic military buildup. Latest Geneva round called ‘most serious’ yet, signaling cautious diplomatic progress.
PLA Navy completes routine South China Sea patrol, reaffirms commitment to regional stability amid Philippines-led joint exercises with external partners.
Wuxi’s Taibo Temple Fair combines film technology with ancient traditions, offering immersive cultural experiences through augmented reality and heritage workshops in 2026.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wraps up his China visit, emphasizing tech innovation and economic ties during meetings in Hangzhou.
The NBA considers major reforms to address strategic losing as teams balance competitiveness with draft incentives. Global fans and analysts debate the league’s next move.
Chinese table tennis stars advance to WTT Singapore Smash quarterfinals, with Wang Chuqin leading medal charge in 2026 tournament.
China overcomes 14-point halftime deficit to secure 87-80 victory against Japan in FIBA World Cup Qualifying, boosting Group B standings.
Chinese tennis star Wu Yibing falls to Italy’s Flavio Cobolli in ATP Mexican Open quarterfinals but achieves career milestone with first ATP 500-level quarterfinal appearance.
Xinjiang’s World Devil City gains global attention as 2026’s Spring Festival blockbuster filming location, sparking new cultural tourism initiatives.
NPC Deputy Wei Qin transforms Yibin’s camphor forests into a multibillion-yuan green industry, blending ecological protection with economic growth.
China eliminates tariffs for 53 African nations starting May 2026, creating new industrial opportunities and reshaping global trade patterns through enhanced South-South cooperation.
China enforces export controls on 40 Japanese entities linked to military capabilities, citing national security and legal compliance. Normal trade unaffected, says Ministry of Commerce.
Chinese authorities review over 8,000 legislative proposals from 2025, focusing on economic growth, social welfare, and tech innovation to shape national policies.
Xi Jinping chairs CPC meeting to finalize 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) and government work report for March legislative session, shaping China’s economic roadmap.
Xinjiang’s signature Sanzi pastries blend culinary artistry with cultural symbolism, offering investors and food enthusiasts insights into Northwest China’s thriving traditions.
German Chancellor Merz’s China visit advances climate-focused economic ties, institutionalizing green transition cooperation and stabilizing EU-Asia trade relations.
Nvidia faces investor skepticism amid AI sector competition while Chinese firms MiniMax and Zhipu surge in Hong Kong markets, highlighting shifting global tech dynamics.
China removes 20% forex risk reserve ratio effective March 2026, aiming to enhance market flexibility and stabilize the yuan amid global economic shifts.
U.S. Senate committee to debate extending ISS operations to 2032 and mandating lunar base under NASA’s Artemis program amid private sector delays.