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Beijing: China said Friday its population fell for the third year running in 2024, extending a downward streak after more than six decades of growth as the country battles a looming demographic crisis. The population stood at 1.408 billion by the end of the year, Beijing’s National Bureau of Statistics said, down from 1.410 billion…
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Military diplomacy, or defence diplomacy, may sound like an oxymoron to many, but it must be part of the comprehensive power strategy of any country that wishes to be a regional or a global player. Peacekeeping, deterrence and humanitarian and disaster relief (HADR) are some examples of the kind of soft power a country can…
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Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite network designed to deliver affordable internet to remote areas, may not be as secure as believed. A group of renowned Chinese scientists recently simulated a space mission aimed at targeting the massive satellite constellation, according to the South China Morning Post. Results from the computer simulation showed that China could effectively approach…
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New York, United States: Chinese officials are exploring a potential sale of US TikTok operations to billionaire Elon Musk as the video-sharing platform faces an American law requiring imminent Chinese divestment, Bloomberg News reported Monday. The report, citing anonymous people familiar with the matter, outlined one scenario being discussed in Beijing where Musk’s social media…
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Beijing: China said on Monday that new export rules on chips used for artificial intelligence unveiled by the United States were a “flagrant violation” of international trade rules. The restrictions, announced in the final days of Joe Biden’s presidency, build on curbs imposed in 2023 on exporting certain AI chips to China — a strategic…
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China has introduced a revolutionary technology that can significantly enhance the efficiency of rare earth element production, achieving what has been described as “unprecedented” recovery rates. As per a study published in the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) as cited by South China Morning Post (SCMP), this innovative method based on electric fields has managed…
A 31-year-old Chinese actor was recently rescued from a scam centre in Myanmar after he went missing in Thailand during his visit, prompting his girlfriend to seek help on social media. According to the BBC, Wang Xing had been missing for two days before his girlfriend turned to social media for help. “We have no…
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Beijing: China is expanding its consumer trade-in scheme to revive demand in the sluggish household sector. The move includes adding more home appliances to the list of products eligible for trade-in and offering subsidies for digital goods. Microwave ovens, water purifiers, dish-washing machines, and rice cookers are among the new additions to the scheme. Consumers…
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Data Point: Why Indian students face higher visa rejection rates in Australia | Video Credit: The Hindu Australia is facing a severe housing crisis. The government attributed last year’s sharp rise in immigration to be a key factor contributing to the crisis. In response, it has implemented measures to restrict the inflow of students whose…
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Amid heightened tensions between the United States and China, the two countries signed a bilateral science and technology agreement on December 13, 2024. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Amid heightened tensions between the United States and China, the two countries signed a bilateral science and technology agreement on December 13, 2024. The event was billed as a “renewal” of…
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