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China lashes out at US ‘coercion’ after Panama declines to renew infrastructure agreement
By: The Associated Press Posted: 3:23 AM CST Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 Last Modified: 10:24 PM CST Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 BEIJING (AP) — China on Friday lashed out at what it called U.S. “coercion” after Panama declined to renew a key infrastructure agreement with Beijing following Washington’s threat to take back the Panama Canal.
India, China to restart direct flights after nearly five years
India and China have agreed in principle to resume direct flights between the two countries, marking a significant step toward normalizing relations after nearly five years of suspension. The flights were halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic and heightened political tensions, including a deadly border clash in 2020. The breakthrough was announced following a visit
China is creating fake stories to undermine congressional support for Taiwan, FBI warns
The FBI has warned lawmakers in classified briefings that the Chinese Communist Party is crafting fake stories to portray them in a negative light because of their support for Taiwan.
China and US tie for top spot in gold medal count at Paris Olympics 2024
Credit: 123rf On August 11, China wrapped up its best performance at a summer Olympics since the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, winning the most gold medals alongside the US at Paris 2024 and gaining 91 medals in total, to the US’s 126. During the 19-day grand sports event, the Chinese team won 40 gold, 27
In China, cities like Yiwu reveal a less known side of the AI boom
In 2023, two waves converged on the artificial intelligence boom. The first wave was flashy, filled with glamor. These people can be easily spotted at high-profile events like the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC): graduates from prestigious universities, contributors to top-tier journals, with overseas experience. Their conversations frequently revolved around grand topics like artificial general
China to continue working with Morocco to support each other’s core interests: Xi
Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Moroccan Crown Prince Moulay Hassan in Casablanca, Morocco, Nov. 21, 2024. Xi met with Hassan during a technical stop in Casablanca after wrapping up his state visit to Brazil. Assigned by Moroccan King Mohammed VI, Hassan and Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch greeted Xi at the airport. A welcome
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