Asia China The country has announced the excavation of a vast 10.000 metre deep hole, with the idea of reaching the Cretaceous system of the Earth's crust, with stones over 145 million years old
Asia China China's total foreign trade reached 32,33 trillion yuan ($4,57 trillion) in the first three quarters of 2024; electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries and photovoltaic products accounted for 4,1% of the total value
Asia China In an effort to regulate Internet news services and improve the credibility of China's mainstream media, Office of the Central Commission for Cyberspace Affairs launched a three-month campaign to 'correct' online news services
Asia China The retirement age will be raised for the first time since the 1950s: the newly approved plan envisages that the age at which Chinese citizens retire will be gradually increased over the next 15 years, starting in 2025
Asia China A new indoor ski resort was opened in Shanghai, recognised by Guinness World Records as 'the largest in the world'; meanwhile, the hottest summer in 60 years was recorded outside