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Iran FM Araghchi heads to Beijing for talks amid West Asia war

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Beijing for high-level consultations, marking his first visit to China since the joint military conflict involving the United States and Israel began on 28 February.

China’s Two Sessions 2026: What signals will Beijing send to the world?

China begins its annual Two Sessions in Beijing on Wednesday (March 4), with attention on economic growth targets, defence spending and the new five-year plan. As geopolitical tensions rise, the meetings will reveal Beijing’s priorities on technology, military expansion and domestic resilience

China's annual parliament meet to unveil roadmap for tech race with the West

The challenge for Beijing is how to turn individual breakthroughs into systematic, large-scale gains across manufacturing, logistics and energy.

The 10 tallest skyscrapers shaping skylines in 2026

From Dubai to Beijing, here are the tallest skyscrapers dominating the world skyline in 2026, led by record‑breaking engineering and iconic urban landmarks.

Should we be amused or afraid of China’s 'kung fu robots'?

China’s Spring Festival Gala showcased humanoid robots performing kung fu, dance and acrobatics, highlighting rapid advances in robotics and AI. The performances sparked concerns over China’s manufacturing ambitions, tech rivalry with the US, and whether these machines signal industrial progress or are just a spectacle

The notorious legacy of Chinese-origin mafia families behind Myanmar’s deadly scam centres

China’s execution of members of the Ming and Bai families has exposed how powerful crime dynasties ran vast scam centres in Myanmar. Operating from Kokang, these networks oversaw online fraud, trafficking, torture and killings, defrauding victims of billions while exploiting political ties and weak governance

In Graphics | With China’s population declining, a look at how Beijing caused a demographic crisis

China's population fell again, marking the fourth straight year of decline. According to new government data released this week, the nation recorded its lowest birth rate since the 1949 communist revolution. But is China’s population collapsing?

Can China’s Hurricane 3000 really wipe out drone swarms within 3 km?

China has revealed new details about the Hurricane 3000, a truck-mounted high-power microwave weapon developed by Norinco to counter drone swarms. Designed to disable UAVs by frying onboard electronics, the system claims an interception range beyond 3 km

Why are Chinese billionaires using US surrogates to build mega-families?

A little-known trend involving wealthy Chinese elites has emerged in the US. A Los Angeles courtroom hearing has revealed that billionaires are seeking dozens of children through American surrogates. The phenomenon has exposed gaps in surrogacy oversight and citizenship laws in the US

Delhi today, Beijing yesterday: Can India too turn the skies of its capital blue?

In the 2010s, Beijing was neck-deep in pollution just like Delhi is now. Then it hit reset and fought its way out