JANUARY
Ballot power: 2024 elections could steer global relations for years to come
China’s Greater Bay Area among economic hubs in focus for closer US ties
China gives first official look at Fujian carrier’s advanced catapult system
China aims to bring mega computing network online by next year in data power push
Taiwan reports 17 balloons approaching from mainland China as election nears
‘Can’t even buy underwear’: Malaysians fume over cheap goods tax, cost burden
Chinese scientists say they can use foreign military radar to track ships
China’s revised charity law lacks incentives, innovation to spur donation
3 days before Taiwan vote, Beijing offers details on cross-strait ‘model zone’
Need for speed: China on track to test 450km/h high-speed train in 2024
Li Qiang to be most senior Chinese official to visit Davos in 6 years
China military labe AI connects to commercial ChatGPT-like systems for first time
Taiwan election: results sound early knell for opposition hopes
Taiwan’s president-elect faces new era with legislature in the balance
US-China ties should not be ‘held hostage’ by Taiwan issue: Beijing adviser
In Taiwan election wake, PLA resumes regular military activities near island
More US-China engagement coming this year despite ‘differences’: Antony Blinken
Chinese-developed nuclear-power battery can last 50 years without recharging
China lab simulates attack on US warships using space weapons, hypersonic missiles
China’s three-legged race to fend off the 4 D’s of an economic apocalypse
Beijing boosts use of Chinese yuan in Africa as nations move away from US dollar
Firms eyes Plan B ahead of Lunar New Year as Red Sea crisis roils supply chains
China claims ‘biggest corruption in statistical sphere’ amid fake data crackdown
Despite 2023 ‘reality check’, German firms to up China funding in next 2 years
Beijing dismisses Israel’s claim it gave Hamas ‘top-grade weaponry’
Mainland Chinese journalist banned from Taiwan after mocking disabled candidate
China and US ‘step in the right direction’ with top-level talks in Thailand
China team builds ultra-precise clock they hope will help redefine the second
Why antennas will go almost unseen on China’s next-generation warships
Ukraine envoy offers support for one-China principle in Beijing talks
Trump and Taiwan: unclear how a second term might handle cross-strait issues
FEBRUARY
‘Racist’: Singaporeans slam US senator’s grilling of TikTok CEO’s nationality
Chinese officials in flurry of visits to PLA command to support war plans
China keeps close eye on Philippine supply mission to Second Thomas Shoal
Russia and China compare notes on ‘military use of artificial intelligence’
23 foreigners arrested in Hong Kong over illegal food delivery work
China, Russia and Iran to hold drills as Middle East tensions flare: admiral
China promises ‘heavy price’ for blocking reunification as US, Japan hold drills
‘We’ve weathered many storms’: Xi, Putin vow deeper ties in Lunar New Year call
EU’s plans for tougher China stance risk coming off the rails
The Year of the Loong? China’s dragons ‘are not’ the West’s ‘giant reptiles’
Nuclear weapons and poison pills: Washington, Beijing warily circle AI talks
Is Beijing trying to create ‘new status quo’ by sending balloons over Taiwan?
Chinese provinces report more marriage, with boost from Year of the Dragon
US to deploy 5 aircraft carriers in western Pacific in show of strength to China
Lunar New Year visitors to China’s Hainan caught out by return ticket shortages
Indians in US universities alarmed by mysterious deaths of fellow students
US military needs machine learning to blunt China in Pacific says admiral
Beijing vows regular patrols in waters where 2 fishermen died after Taiwan chase
Chinese plasma stealth device set to make planes vanish from enemy radar
China creates electric power in its western deserts equal to half that in US
As China powers ahead on EVs, battery plant health risks raise a red flag
Urgent need for China to issue cash coupons to boost consumption: economist
‘Legacy chips’ emerge as new front in US-China semiconductor battle
US taking aim at allies who avoid choosing sides, observers say
China pledges further steps to make payment apps easier for foreigners to use
Chinese floating barrier at South China Sea flashpoint was ‘necessary’, Beijing says
In 2024, China plans 100 rocket launches to send 300 spacecraft into orbit
Time could be ripe for a China-led peace proposal to end Ukraine-Russia war
China, US flights to rise to a third of pre-pandemic levels
MARCH
President Xi touts China’s new-energy prowess as Biden bashes its auto policies
Why China will avoid talking about US election during ‘two sessions’
US general raises alarm over ‘breathtaking’ growth in China’s space tech
China’s premier won’t meet the press after ‘two sessions’ for first time in 3 decades
China’s defence budget signals military readiness, not imminent war, experts say
China’s ‘two sessions’: Xi tells scientists to fight the tech battle well
China takes swipes at the US but also makes ‘direct appeal’ for cooperation
Xi issues hi-tech military call in push for integrated armed forces
Domestic abuse, cultural divide in spotlight after Chinese woman murdered in US
China leads global lithium race amid processing plant building boom in Zimbabwe
US trade sanctions, software gap taking toll on China’s cybersecurity ambitions
Beijing hits back as Biden team seeks US$100 million to help Taiwan military
Beijing hits out over Taiwan vice-president-elect Hsiao’s ‘personal’ trip to the US
China has 12 1/2 times more robots in its workforce than experts expected: report
As Washington cracks down on Chinese businesses, lobbyists come under fire
2 injured in barbecue restaurant blast in China
Chinese scientists propose a new theory of sex determinations
China-Russia ties set to deepen with another presidential term for Putin
Hong Kong legislators make history, pass Article 23 domestic national security bill
Apple CEO Tim Cook goes on a charm offensive in China amid weak iPhone sales
In a battle between lasers and hypersonic weapons, scientists find less is more
US drone use in South China Sea ‘increases risk of friction and misjudgement’
Moscow attack: more than 1 Isis branch involved, Russia in its ‘crosshairs’
China warns Philippines against ‘escalating situation’ in South China Sea
New attack helicopter seen as vital in any PLA operations against Taiwan, India
Chinese ex-trade official slams US for ‘dismantling’ global trade
China’s home-grown C929 passenger jet enters ‘crucial’ development stage
China urges Asian neighbours to take peace and security ‘into their own hands’
China’s central bank ‘cautious’ in bond trade, even with mandate from Xi Jinping
China issues travel advisory for the US, warning of searches and harassment
Chinese solar power industry urged to stay united in face of US pressure
APRIL
Chinese navy drills a ‘timely and forceful response’ to Philippines’ tilt to US
Sheikh Ali Al Maktoum who made waves in Hong Kong has alter ego as singer
Taiwan earthquake disrupts trains in mainland China at start of travel rush
As Chinese firms launch Mexican operations, managers learn cultural lessons
China’s overcapacity, exports in the cross hairs as Janet Yellen gets to work.
Ukraine’s drone tactics have inspired Taiwan, but US support remains critical
Heavy rains lash southern China, triggering second alert in as many days
China ‘gravely concerned’ about reports Japan could join Aukus security pact
China and Russia in united stand to reform West-led global system
Full bars: China scraps caps on some telecoms services to court overseas capital
China denies recruiting ‘sleeper cell’ military members in the Philippines
In Wang-Blinken call, China urges US to play constructive Middle East role
Chinese-developed ‘smart’ water cannon set to turn the tide in South China Sea
China voices ‘deep concern’ over escalation following Iranian attack on Israel
Furore in Philippines over Duterte’s ‘treasonous’ South China Sea deal with Xi
China’s 5.3% first-quarter GDP rise better than expected, but headwinds persist
‘Seismic shifts’ in China economy like nothing Beijing predicted, economist says
Beijing may get ‘up-close’ with US-Philippine drills amid South China Sea row
‘An economical choice’: can hydrogen-powered vehicles be China’s next EVs?
Chinese team makes quantum leap in chip design with new light source
China issues ‘once in a century’ flood warning for Guangdong’s Bei River zone
Taiwan will tear down all remaining statues of Chiang Kai-shek in public spaces
China shows off nuclear might ahead of top US diplomat Antony Blinken’s visit
US risks ‘gargantuan’ financial turmoil with threats against Chinese banks
China send trio to Tiangong space station from Gobi desert launch
Yuan falls out of favor with China’s exporters as fears of depreciation mount
China’s southern mega city Guangzhou hit by tornado as hail rains down
South China Sea: Beijing must ‘step up pressure’ on Manila or risk domino effect
Gold ‘the only safe asset’ as China’s consumers continue to see security
China’s Fujian aircraft carrier set for maiden sea trials
MAY
Death toll rises to 24 after highway collapses in China’ Guangdong province
Step closer nuclear fusion reactors after scientific breakthrough
Chinese scientists claim to find new life for old in the blood of the young
As Xi Jinping heads to France, China seeks chance to sway powerful EU member
AUKUS ambitions a sign South Korea is moving closer to US and its other allies
China sees Labour Day tourism surge, but no such spike for average spending
China doesn’t want ‘new cold war’ with US, but Trump 2.0 would ‘worsen rivalry’
China’s exporters in a bind as banks put Russia deals under microscope
Hungary rolls out the red carpet for Chinese President Xi Jinping
South China Sea: Strong Beijing reaction likely if Manila ‘continues to push’
‘Lightning fast’: China urged to watch out as US chases unmanned AI-driven F-16s
PLA Navy sends destroyers on anti-missile, anti-sub drills in South China Sea
Manager of Hong Kong trade office in London, 2 others bailed on spying charges
Beijing hits back as US proposes tariffs on China goods for ‘unfair’ policies
Biden to send US delegation to Taiwan to inauguration of William Lai
China did not try to sway 2020 presidential election, US intelligence chief says
Dozens of China’s regulators, bankers, finance bosses in corruption net by May
Coalition of the dissatisfied? Why China and Russia are winning friends in Africa
China-Iran ties to stay on course despite death of ‘good friend’ president Raisi
China sanctions former US congressman Mike Gallagher after trip to Taiwan
China creates world-first boring and blasting tunneller to rip through hard rock
China signals economy is priority as Xi meets business leaders
Hong Kong-UK spying row: dead suspect Matthew Trickett’s charges dropped as February trial date set for co-defendants
How a few muddled words set off a flurry of faked moon landing rumours in China
What a kid’s game about walnuts said about China’s education and tech goals
US lawmaker warns Beijing against ‘unprovoked attack’ on Taiwan
China’s futuristic smart tank can turn drones against drones, images suggest
Chinese foreign vice-minister Ma Zhaoxu to visit US in latest exchange
Hong Kong 47: 14 found guilty, 2 cleared over election plot to topple government
70% pay cut for China executive highlights salary crunch at listed firms
JUNE
US remains critical source of funds and start-ups for Hong Kong, InvestHK says
Chinese defence chief says Taiwan separatists will be ‘crushed’
US protectionism in China risks ‘forever war’ with historic blunder: economist
Chinese carmakers brace for EU tariffs on electric vehicles from July 4
China’s top spy agency warns officials to stop storing data in the cloud
Chinese and Ukrainian ministers meet days after Zelensky attack on Beijing
China rolls out ‘zero tolerance’ crackdown against fake government officials
China’s mysterious space plane releases object 600km above Earth
China urges US to ‘reflect’ on nuclear arms policy
Japan’s coastguard to build megaship – is move aimed at China in Diaoyu Islands?
China park stabbing: suspect detained after ‘isolated’ attack on US instructors
China’s Xi again calls for greater corporate governance at state-owned firms
PLA sends 3 advanced Type 055 destroyers for military drill in South China Sea
Deep sea treasures recovered from 2 Ming dynasty shipwrecks in South China Sea
Chinese scientists create cutting edge in-brain sensor the size of a sesame seed
As China decries US plans for an Asian Nato, is it all a ‘political gimmick’?
China lashes out at US over report of Pentagon’s secret anti-vax campaign
China’s property crisis sparks scramble to pay off mortgages at record pace
Why did a Chinese nuclear-powered submarine suddenly surface in the Taiwan Strait?
Chinese President Xi visit Tibetans and temple, calls for ethnic unity
China’s anti-spying agency warns drone users not to let state secrets leak
Chinese-built Zimbabwe steel plant fires up its furnace as it begins production
Chinese scientists find plant breeding loophole that could reshape food security
Xi defends China’s ‘normal trade’ with Russia in talks with Polish leader Duda
‘Strong, self-reliant’ China is good for world: Vietnam’s leader at Summer Davos
Chinese telecoms giant Huawei signs deal to train thousands of Peruvians
In a first, China accuses 2 former defence ministers of corruption
China’s lunar probe brought back 1.9kg of rock samples, space agency
US Congress hearing prompts questions of spillover of China’s property slump
Oil pipelines turning China’s permafrost into geohazard risk, study warns
JULY
Taiwan’s ‘carrier killer’ ships prepare to boost island’s asymmetric war plan
China is racing to set the standards for brain-machine interface research
China’s Fujian carrier may be set for third sea trial in quick succession
Xi Jinping warns SCO to ‘resist external interference’ in veiled swipe at US
Starmer vows to ‘rebuild Britain’ on his first day as prime minister
China amasses record half-year ‘tiger’ tally in anti-corruption campaign
China’s new interception radar ‘can track to hypersonic missiles at Mach 20’
‘There is a limit.’: US-China ties may have hit a wall, Chinese scholar warns
Leaked US F-35 and F-15 documents look authentic, Chinese security expert says
Why Iran ‘will simply not give up on China’ under new president
Beijing slams Biden for extending US’ ’emergency status’ of Hong Kong
Chinese now more likely to blame being poor on inequality, unfairness: study
China and Russia hold drills as Japan and Nato raise alarm over Ukraine
Trump shooting: search for blame begins as Republicans demand investigation
Taiwan holds last honour guard at Chiang Kai-shek statue in push to erase legacy
China braces for ‘worst-case scenarios’ as deadly floods move north
US anti-China wall built around science ‘backfired’ on America: report
China announces corruption investigation into another PLA Rocket Force general
Hong Kong airport says IT outage hit 5 airlines, officials ‘highly concerned’
China could attack Starlink-like satellites with laser-armed submarine: study
Can China and the West agree on global AI rules amid existential risks?
China could use ‘green cards’ to lure foreign scientists
Chinese team studying moon soil finds first trace of lunar water
US reinforces military supplies in Pacific to fend off PLA attack on Taiwan
China uses organic ‘detector’ to extract ocean uranium for nuclear energy
He Jiankui, China biologist behind gene-edited babies, reveals million-dollar US work offer
Hong Kong needs plan to tackle global computer system shutdowns: new tech chief.
US and Japan to revamp military operations to counter China and North Korea
Chinese researcher helps find gene that saves the brain from herpes
US pledges US$500 million in military aid to Manila, risking Beijing’s ire
China imposes export controls on drones and parts with potential for military use.
AUGUST
Is timing right for China’s foreign minister to visit Ukraine?
Chinese Y-20 planes seen at Russian airport on same day as patrol near Alaska
Power of China’s secret Yu-10 torpedo hailed as video celebrates submarine force
China-led team caught gamma ray produced by biggest explosion since the Big Bang
Chinese engineers bring Thomas Edison’s DC dream to life on warships
China begins work of setting up vast network of internet satellites
China tests drone-based cloud seeding in Xinjiang to bring rain to dry regions
China’s new hypersonic glider can power-jump to the other side of the Earth
A Ukrainian film festival is about to start in Beijing, just as Russia’s ends
China’s third plenum highlights the quiet rise of political theorist Wang Huning
China sends international crew to explore underwater mountains in submersible
Beijing admits Chinese ship destroyed key Baltic gas pipeline ‘by accident’
Here’s How China and Russia could skirt US sanctions and ‘break with tradition’
Chinese coastguard set to get new ship modelled on advanced destroyer
China ties strong enough to weather Thailand’s political turmoil: Analysts
South China Sea: PLA aircraft carrier Shandong shows combat readiness
Thailand ex-PM Thaksin gets royal pardon, parole ends Sunday, lawyers says
China puts private sector policy on the front burner after July data disappoints
US, China seek to ‘strengthen’ cooperation in time of financial stress
China seeks to heat up economy with US$28 billion nuclear power investment
Laser weapon spotted on Chinese navy ship as PLA and US boost drone defences
Chinese scientists devise method to get water from moon rocks
Thailand extradites Malaysian fugitive to China over cryptocurrency scam
PLA brass in Moscow a day after Chinese Premier Li Qiang met Putin at Kremlin
China moves to ease low-level officials out from endless meetings and red tape
Canada to impose 100% tariffs on China-made EVs, 25% levy on steel
IBM lay-offs send shock waves across China tech community
China says Mekong dam did not discharge water downstream amid Thailand floods
Xi JInping tells Jake Sullivan that China is committed to stable ties with US
Leading Taiwan opposition plolitician’s home raided in corruption probe
China warns Philippines after third ‘deliberate’ collision at Sbina Shoal
SEPTEMBER
NSA programme mapping tech gap with China ‘sends message’ to next US president
Hong Kong’s Cathay axes 48 flights, grounds A350 fleet due to engine problem
Hong Kong now ‘very open-minded’ on LBGTQ issues, pride carnival founder says
China agrees to major Africa funding deals as Beijing hosts continent’s leaders
‘Arctic ambition’: 3 Chinese icebreakers forge polar presence, unity with Russia
Dead fur animal study in China uncovers dozens of new viruses
China’s Wang Yi to US climate envoy: don’t let protectionism block cooperation
China opens up medical sector, manufacturing to foreign ownership
Chinese, Russian navy, air forces to hold joint drills again in Sea of Japan
China to train 3,000 foreign police officers to protect overseas interests
China’s Wuhan virology institute creates nasal Covid-19 vaccine for ‘future pandemics’
China says Fujian aircraft carrier has tested catapult launch system
Biden targets China’s Temu, Shein with low-value import duty exemption changes
China to require labels for AI-generated content as tech brings fresh challenges
China’s stealth drone sightings hint at future role as fighter jet ‘wingmen’
When will China respond to Fed rate cut as economic problems mount?
Is Beijing about to ‘play the Ryukyu card’ over Tokyo’s stand on Taiwan?
China accuses US of shielding Israel, delaying peace as war in Gaza nears 1 year
Dump or buy more? China’s holding of US debt in spotlight after Fed’s rate cut
China faces calls for transparency over safety fears after stabbing death
China ‘needs at least US$1.4 trillion stimulus package’ to revive economy
As China’s job market shrinks, graduates forced to scale back career ambitions
Chinese scientists find ways to turn CO2 into powerful antioxidant lycopene
China fires policy bazooka to boost economy, led by mortgage rate cut, property
China tests ICBM that could reach the US mainland with launch into Pacific Ocean
China’s Politburo vows to save private economy, stabilise real estate market
Extracting lithium from seawater is attractive but challenging. Until now?
‘A better bet.’: Asia backs Kamala Harris over more Trump turmoil in US presidential race
A short history of Asia’s fascination with cults and their dark secrets
UAE forges AI partnership with US after ditching Chinese investments
OCTOBER
Knife attack on eve of China’s National Day holiday leaves 3 dead in Shanghai
Chinese missile boat chase sparks new South China Sea flashpoint fears
German foreign minister expected to make crucial visit to China in coming days
What time is it on the moon? China and the US are racing to decide
Argentina’s Milei, a China critic, to visit Beijing amid frustration with US
What does China’s coastguard patrol with Russia reveal about its Arctic aims?
China throws the book: more corruption suspects hit with illicit reading claims
Harris silent on China, says no to direct talks with Putin in election interview
China set to conduct nation’s first expedition in the ‘land of the dinosaurs’
China-Europe trade war ‘unavoidable’ on current trends, EU business leader says
2024 US congressional races: what to expect and how China plays a role
When will it end? How inexperience is fuelling the fire of China’s economic woes
Ex-judge Sam Hou-fai names Macau leader after securing 394 votes in 1-man election
EU braces for Chinese trade blows in aftermath of EV tariff vote
Russia’s defence chief hails ‘common understanding’ with China
Chinese economist calls for mega stimulus in excess of 2008’s 4 trillion yuan
Too little, too late? China’s GDP to disappoint, adds to call for more stimulus
Why China ‘absolutely’ needs 10 trillion yuan in stimulus to revive economy
China’s current pro-birth policies cannot offset population crisis, expert warns
The teething troubles of turning China’s kindergartens into homes for the aged
Beijing says US-Canada Taiwan Strait naval transit ‘undermines peace, stability’
Why ‘significant’ shipping deal bolsters China’s manufacturing, boosts yuan use
China and Vatican agree to extend deal on bishop appointments for 4 more years
French Nobel-winning laser scientist Gerard Mourou joins China’s top university
China satellites ‘at risk’ as debris count from Intelsat explosion rises
Why not all the Brics players back Russia’s bid for a de-dollarised world
Consulate attack highlights China’s ‘delicate’ balancing act in Myanmar
US national security memo on AI sparks fear of escalating tech war with China
Shenzhou-19 to send youngest crew, including nuclear rocket scientist, to space
China launches Shenzhou-19 spacecraft, carrying its third female astronaut
China floats wave, wind and solar power plan for South China Sea outposts
NOVEMBER
J-20 designer arms electronic warfare drones with generative AI
China declares worst is over for housing market. Others see more misery
All eyes on agro-diplomacy as China’s food-security needs open new import doors
Hong Kong authorities say sorry to Tung Chung residents after 12-hour water outage
China’s fiscal stimulus plan could expand by 20% if Trump wins, experts predict
US election: China swerves on higher Trump tariffs, says it respects choice of US
In victory message to Trump, Xi hopes China, US can find a way to get along
China’s scientist unveil engine design that could transform hypersonic flight
Chinese internet censors ban anti-West firebrand Sima Nan for a year
Trump ‘will not be inviting’ Pompeo, Nikki Haley to join White House top team
China, Europe should ‘fix rifts’ or risk return to ‘law of the jungle.’: diplomat
China’s US$35.5 billion research fund needs more precision: minister
China conducts sea and air patrol around shoal amid tension with Philippines
What does Trump’s pick for Pentagon chief mena for US-China military ties?
Xi hails Peru megaport as new era in China’s belt and road ambitions
China’s netizens warned that shutting down scientists’ views may hobble progress
8 die in knife rampage as China suffers second mass killing in a week
‘It’s going to hot up’.: Robin Niblett on the ‘cold war mentality’ of US, China
China’s anti-espionage agency warns spies could steal surveillance camera data
How US sanctions put China’s military and civilian tech in bed together
China poised to challenge Elon Musk’s Starlink for Brazil’s satellite internet
China’s la long way from reaching this year’s space launch target
Pork knuckles, red eggs party: Hong Kong giant panda cubs turn 100 days old
‘Recoilless AK-47’ that can be used by most drones built by Chinese scientists
China builds a machine capable of laying submarine cables in the Challenger Deep
‘Isolation leads nowhere’.: China calls for supply chain cooperation amid turmoil
Why experts say China urgently needs to intervene to stop ‘lone wolf’ killings
Hong Kong airport’s HK$141.5 billion 3-runway system set for lift-off
Chian, Russia stage joint air patrol over Sea of Japan, defence ministry says
Return of US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to Japan sends ‘clear message’
DECEMBER
China looks beyond Confucius in latest move to win narrative war with West
China’s intelligence ministry warns of security risks from open-source data
China shuts US out of critical minerals trade in reply to new tech curbs
‘Political suicide’.: will martial law bid end Yoon’s presidency of South Korea?
How close is the next pandemic? Chinese researchers have new clues
Beijing, Tokyo ‘must work together’ as security uncertainties loom: experts
Australia faces seismic shift over social media ban – and it’s felt across Asia
Say YES: young Americans urged to ‘pioneer’ correct views of China
Zhuhai car attack: senior heads roll in south China city where dozens died
Xi warns ‘no winners’ in US trade war, vows China will protect its interests
China intrigued by Russia’s planned rail link to planet’s largest coalfield
China urged to anchor yuan ot non-US dollar currencies to empower domestic tools
EU-China agenda stalls under Trump’s long shadow
China sells ultra-powerful laser cutter to unnamed US buyer in industry first
Chinese laser scientist ‘Crazy Li’ arms small drones with metal-cutting beam
PLA releases electronic warfare ‘kill list’ for US carrier groups
China’s Dalian to host largest artificial-island airport, surpassing Hong Kong
Chinese astronauts complete world record-breaking spacewalk at 9 hours
US Fed’s hawkish rate-cut forecast slams China’s yuan
EU finds pursuit of unity hampered by war, trade threats and Trump factor
The ‘AI Olympics’ gets new hurdles in Canada as US-China tech war plays out
Chinese classicists fight to save Greek, Roman works from conspiracy theorists
China is making it easier for Americans to visit, but where is the big uptick?
Chinese EV industry’s lithium demand fuels research into ‘low-quality’ sources
China sets dates for ‘two sessions’ as investors await 2025 growth target
Three Gorges times 3: China will build the largest dam in Earth’s deepest canyon
China launches icebreaker to help forge path in research and Arctic influence
‘Out of Africa’? Not so, says Chinese scientist challenging evolutionary theory
China’s health bonds with key African partner Djibouti grow closer over TCM
‘An old friend’ of China: former US president Jimmy Carter dies aged 100
China’s Tiangong space station research aims to ‘break technology choke points’