Asia China In his first visit to Xinjiang in 8 years, President Xi Jinping has reiterated that the principle Islam in China must be Chinese in orientation and every religion in the country should adapt to the socialist society pursued by the ruling party
Asia China Starting in May 2026, China will completely exempt from customs duties goods from over 50 African countries as part of Beijing's strengthening trade ties with Africa, according to Chinese state media
Asia China “Bone ash apartments" will be illegal after new law prohibits use of residential properties to store ashes or bury remains outside dedicated areas; scarce space in cemeteries, low house prices made more affordable to entomb remains in an empty apartment
Asia China Mass production of the domestically developed T1200-grade fibre, an ultra-strength ultra-thin carbon with applications in aerospace and defense, reached a projected output capacity of 100 tonnes a year, putting China ahead of market leaders, such as Japan
Asia China In latest satellite images released in Europe the once-submerged Antelope Reef, 30 Paracels islands in the South China Sea claimed by Beijing (Lingyang Jiao), Taipei and Hanoi (Da Hai Sam) appears much larger, suggesting China has expanded its reclamation