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China’s BYD is set to overtake Tesla as the world’s largest electric-vehicle EV seller in 2025, based on disclosures and forecasts. BYD sold 2.07 million EVs by the end of November, the Shenzhen-based automaker said. Tesla reported 1.22 million deliveries ...
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By Peter Catterall with Joy Chiang in Taipei China launched live-fire drills around Taiwan on Monday that it said would simulate a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports, prompting Taipei to condemn Beijing's "military intimidation."
Monument Honoring China’s Contribution to Panama Canal Torn Down
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China’s Top Diplomat to Visit Russia for Security Talks
China's top diplomat Wang Yi will visit Russia next week to attend security talks, Beijing's foreign ministry announced Friday, as the United States renews its push to end the war in Ukraine. Wang will travel to Russia for a routine China-Russia ...
Chinese ambassador to South Africa Wu Peng together with Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen mark the first shipment of stone fruit to China that will enter the market duty-free. Image via @SAgovnews
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New Zealand Beefs with Kiribati as China Looks On
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By Moustafa Ahmad As Somaliland and Taiwan deepen ties, Mogadishu has concurrently strengthened its relationship with Beijing as both recognized and unrecognized states vie for influence in the Horn of Africa. Just one day after ...
Indonesia’s Evolving Maritime and Defense Cooperation with China: Balancing Diplomacy and Sovereignty
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Fears of Scam Center Kidnaps Keep Chinese Tourists on Edge in Thailand
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China Urges Rwanda to Heed Calls to End Support for M23
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Moroccan Media on Xi Jinping’s Visit and Increasing Cooperation with China
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Chinese Fleet Returns Home After Mission in African Waters
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