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For almost two decades, the Chinese smartphone giant behind Africa’s most popular mobile brands -Tecno, Infinix, and Itel- has grown to dominate the continent’s handset market. Now, it is making a bold move into Africa’s booming electric mobility sector with its TankVolt e-bikes, which have already become ...

Beijing Says Almost 800 Chinese Citizens Evacuated From Iran

Almost 800 Chinese citizens have been evacuated from Iran since Israel launched military strikes against the country last week, Beijing said Wednesday. "Currently... 791 Chinese nationals have been relocated from Iran to safe areas," foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at ...

China’s Xi ‘Deeply Worried’ by Iran, Israel Conflict

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday he was "deeply worried" by Israel's military action against Iran, as China also accused U.S. leader Donald Trump of "pouring oil" on the mounting conflict. Following decades of enmity and a prolonged shadow war, Israel ...

China’s Xi in Kazakhstan to Cement ‘Eternal’ Central Asia Ties

Xi Jinping celebrated China's "eternal friendship" with Central Asia at a summit in Kazakhstan on Tuesday, as the Chinese leader blasted tariffs and sought to assert Beijing's influence in a region historically dominated by Russia. The summit in Astana brought together ...

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The fourth annual China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) concluded on Sunday with deals signed for 176 new projects, worth a total of $11.39 billion. The number of deals jumped by 45.8%, while the total value increased by 10.6% since the previous fair in 2023. ...

Xi’s Central Asia Trip Responds to Global Pressures

China’s President Xi Jinping arrived in Astana, Kazakhstan on Monday for the China-Central Asia Summit, aimed at strengthening Beijing’s ties in the region. The summit will bring Xi together with his counterparts from Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. The outreach comes ...

China Accuses Trump of ‘Pouring Oil’ on Iran, Israel Conflict

China on Tuesday accused President Donald Trump of "pouring oil" on the mounting conflict between Iran and Israel, after the U.S. leader warned Tehran residents to "immediately evacuate". Following decades of enmity and a prolonged shadow war, Israel launched a surprise ...

U.S. Tariff Pressure Mounts as China Exports Hit Southeast Asia

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China Tells Citizens in Israel to Leave ‘as Soon as Possible’

China's embassy in Israel on Tuesday urged its citizens to leave the country "as soon as possible", after Israel and Iran traded heavy strikes. "The Chinese mission in Israel reminds Chinese nationals to leave the country as soon as possible via ...

From J-10C to Kaan? Indonesia’s Fighter Jet Deal With Turkey Shocks Chinese Military Fans

Just one week after Chinese military enthusiasts were celebrating the possibility of Indonesia buying China’s J-10C fighter jet, news broke on June 11 that Türkiye has signed a deal to export 48 units of its fifth-generation Kaan fighter to Indonesia. The sudden shift left many Chinese observers ...

Chinese Scam Syndicates Shift Base from Southeast Asia to Africa, Report Reveals

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Chinese Mideast Scholars Put the U.S. at the Center of the Conflict Between Israel and Iran

The escalating war between Iran and Israel was a top story over the weekend on China's largest news portals and state-run media channels, generating significantly more buzz online than other international conflicts. As is customary, Chinese media narratives took their cues ...
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