The Latest Breaking News from China

Africa’s solar boom was built on artificially cheap Chinese pricing – ‘that era is now ending’

Solar is Africa’s cheapest energy source. Changes to price incentives on Chinese imports could push prices up.

Euronews · Mar 24

Corgi-Led 17km Trek Rekindles Criticism of China's Dog Meat Trade

Seven stolen dogs in northeastern China have been reunited with their owners after a 17-kilometre journey, sparking renewed criticism of pet theft and the dog meat trade.

International Business Times UK · Mar 24

Australia and EU sign comprehensive trade deal amid global tensions

The European Union and Australia struck a long-awaited free trade deal on Tuesday, while also agreeing to boost defence cooperation and access to rare earth minerals, in the face of global uncertainty over trade.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 24

Seven Dogs Escape Thieves And Trek 17km Together To Find Their Way Back Home In China

A pack of seven dogs astounds observers by escaping suspected thieves and traveling 17 kilometers to return home, highlighting animal cognition and the issue of dog theft in China.

International Business Times UK · Mar 23

Seven stolen dogs escape moving truck in China, travel 17 km together to return to their owners

The video of seven dogs from different breeds traveling together, uncertain about where to go, stopping to see curious passersby, has been doing the rounds. As social media users ask Grok whether the video is real, the South China Morning Post reported that the seven dogs walking along a busy…

The Times of India · Mar 23

Bulletin world briefing: World heading for ‘worse energy crisis than 1970s’

World heading for energy crisis ‘worse than 70s oil shocks and Ukraine combined’ Why GPS interference is causing chaos in the Middle East Rome gas explosion leaves three in hospital after ‘everything destroyed’ China developing submersibles to take tourists on deep sea dives Deadly floods kill five people in Oman…

The Independent UK · Mar 23

A glimpse of future cities? China opens first robot-run volunteer station in public park

The robots patrol, give directions, hand out supplies, and even perform entertainment.

Euronews · Mar 23

The Super Micro Computer Co-Founder Faces New Chip Smuggling Charges. Does That Actually Matter for SMCI Stock?

Super Micro finds itself in hot water for its co-founder allegedly illegally exporting $2.5 billion worth of Nvidia chips to China.

Barchart · Mar 23

The Strait of Hormuz Standoff: Why a 5-Day Delay Won't End the 'De Facto Blockade'

President Trump has postponed his ultimatum to strike Iranian power plants for five days, but the Strait of Hormuz remains a 'de facto' minefield. Discover why the US Navy's traditional power is struggling against Iran's asymmetric siege and the bizarre 'China Owner' tags tankers are using to survive.

International Business Times UK · Mar 23

When your culture becomes a meme: the ‘jarring’ effect of Chinamaxxing

The TikTok trend may be fading, but people of Chinese heritage wonder if an appreciation for their culture will continue after the algorithm moves on

The Guardian - AU · Mar 23