Global Affairs
Bangladesh jet crash leaves 16 dead in nation’s worst air tragedy in decades
The crash triggered a massive explosion, sending shockwaves through the area and injuring more than 100 people.
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China begins construction of record-breaking hydropower dam on Tibetan plateau
Premier Li Qiang described the initiative as a “project of the century,” marking the country’s most ambitious hydroelectric venture since the Three Gorges Dam.
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Kenya, China sign Sh65bn deal to boost local vaccine manufacturing
The deal was unveiled on Monday, June 9, 2025, during a high-level engagement between Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and a Chinese delegation headed by China's Ambassador to Kenya, Guo Haiyan.
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PCS Mudavadi heads to China to bolster strategic ties
The high-level forum is slated to run from June 8 to 13 and brings together African and Chinese officials to review and advance joint initiatives agreed upon during past FOCAC summits.
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Misinformation clouds US-China trade deal
One viral video, viewed millions of times on those platforms and TikTok, allegedly shows frantic American consumers scrambling to buy Chinese-made televisions in response to trade tensions.
Global Affairs
Heavy rains leave 5 dead in China's southern provinces
The downpour triggered a wave of emergency alerts as authorities warned of increased risks of flash floods.
Sports
Norway bans meat eating for its athletes while in China over doping fears
The 2025 World Athletics Relay Championships will take place in early May at the Guangdong Olympic Stadium.
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President Ruto to depart for China state visit tonight
The President is expected to officiate the Kenya-China Business Forum, bringing together over 100 companies from both countries to explore new opportunities in trade, investment, digital innovation, and industr...
Global Affairs
Beijing cautions nations against aligning with US on China trade restrictions
The escalating trade war—marked by unprecedented tariffs from both sides—has rattled global markets, disrupted supply chains, and heightened fears of a global economic downturn.
Sports
China hosts world's first half-marathon race between humans and robots
The winner was five-foot-ten Tiangong Ultra, who made it to the finish line in two hours and 40 minutes, far behind the hourlong performance of the human gold medalists.
Global Affairs
China raises tariffs on US goods to 125% as trade war continues
President Xi Jinping declared that China is "not afraid" in the face of growing economic tensions
Global Affairs
Over 150 Chinese citizens reportedly fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Tensions escalated further after Ukrainian forces captured two Chinese nationals in eastern Ukraine. Kyiv confirmed the captures and stated it would share the details with both China and its international partn...