Japan says it seized Chinese vessel amid tensions with Beijing
The fishing boat tried to flee when ordered to stop for an inspection inside Japan’s territorial waters, authorities say.
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Beijing criticises Dalai Lama Grammy win as 'manipulation'
The Buddhist spiritual leader is recognised in the audiobook category for his meditations.
China’s Xi says the world faces ‘peace or war’ as Trump claims Beijing conspiring against U.S.
More than two dozen foreign heads of state and government are set to attend a military parade in Beijing on Sept. 3, 2025, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Lintao Zhang | Getty Images News | Getty Images BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that the world was…
From Beijing to Stellenbosch: quantum signal travels 12 900km
Image for illustrative purposes only A breakthrough in quantum technology was achieved in October 2024: the first-ever quantum satellite communication link between China and South Africa. The connection spanned a remarkable 12 900km: the longest intercontinental quantum communication link established to date. The longest before this was 7 600km and within the northern hemisphere only. It was…
Nvidia CEO to hold high stakes media briefing in Beijing
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Gonzalo Fuentes/Reuters Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will hold a media briefing in Beijing on 16 July, an official from the company said on Sunday, marking his second visit to the country after a trip in April where he stressed the importance of the Chinese market. Since 2022, the US government has…