The Latest Breaking News from China

Nepal to rebuild early-warning system on China border after deadly flood, sources say

Nepal is rebuilding its landslide early-warning system near the China border. Seismic sensors and cameras will be installed at Timure for better monitoring. This initiative follows a devastating glacial flood that caused significant loss of life. The new system aims to provide crucial minutes for downstream community alerts. Officials are…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Xi calls on Mideast nations to be ‘masters of their own affairs’ in rare Egypt visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on "the people of the Middle East" to oppose "externalinterference" and consider reshaping the region's security order during a visit to Egypt. The rare visit by the Chinese leader comes as Beijing aims to expand its influence in the region as the Iran…

France 24 · Sep 2

Nepal PM 'thanks' India, China for aid after minister seeks 'compensation' for deadly flood

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Wednesday thanked India and China for their swift assistance after devastating flash floods killed over 1,000 people and left nearly 4,900 missing.

The Times of India · Sep 2

Asian countries boost international student recruitment as US, UK, Canada, Australia tighten rules

Asian nations are increasing international student recruitment as Western countries tighten rules. China, Japan, and South Korea are expanding their higher education targets significantly. These Asian hubs offer lower costs and improving academic quality to attract students. However, retaining graduates presents a major challenge for these emerging destinations. Success hinges…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

China planted a huge forest belt to fight desertification; scientists say the trees are creating a carbon-versus-water trade-off

In November 2024, China completed a 3,046-kilometre green belt around the Taklamakan Desert, filling the final gaps in a project that has been under construction for decades. The belt forms part of the Three-North Shelterbelt Program, launched in 1978 as one of the world's largest ecological restoration efforts, designed to…

The Times of India · Sep 2

US and AI bosses ask G20 not to regulate AI because it could hurt America's bottom line

The Carolina Principles call for existing laws to be applied to AI wherever possible, and China has reportedly signed up.

TechRadar · Sep 2

US, China arm for space warfare: Hunter satellites and orbital weapons

China and the United States are developing advanced military space capabilities. Both nations are preparing for potential conflict extending into Earth's orbit. Maneuverable satellites and spaceplanes are key components of these evolving strategies. Allied nations are also participating in joint military operations in space. This competition highlights the growing importance…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Who is Trump's Venezuela go-between?

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, September 2: We look at papers' coverage of the shadowy Venezuelan magnate who brokered the Washington-Caracas oil deal. In other news, the Pacific Islands Forum wants to talk climate change, but China's anger at the presence of Taiwan is stealing the limelight. Finally, the Bayeux Tapestry…

France 24 · Sep 2

China's EUV technology 'at a similar stage to ASML in 2004,' analyst claims — Beijing's semiconductor industry remains well behind Western rivals

Despite rumors, there is no evidence that Chinese makers of lithography tools can produce immersion lithography scanners in quantity.

Tom’s Hardware · Sep 2

Scott Bessent exposes China as sole nation resisting the global plan to block cheap exports

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that 19 of the members of the G20 had agreed to address streams of “cheap exports”

The Independent UK · Sep 2