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WORLDJul 31China Now Generates Less than Half of Its Electricity from Coal“China, the world's largest coal consumer, generated less than 50% of its ​electricity from the fossil fuel in the six months to June, marking a first ‌for the country, which has been promoting the use of renewable energy, officials said. Coal's share of the power mix was 49.7%, Xing Yiteng, deputy director general of the […] The post China Now Generates Less than Half of Its Electricity from Coal appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
WORLDJul 31How global AI boom is intensifying US-China undersea stand-offSouth China Morning Post
WORLDJul 31Cosplayers perform and pose at ChinaJoy gaming festivalCosplayers in elaborate costumes gather at ChinaJoy in Shanghai, where gaming fans meet characters inspired by popular video games.EuroNews [en]
WORLDJul 31China is making a great leap forward in food production – this time for realIn June 1958, as China’s Great Leap Forward campaign gained traction, state media began reporting astronomical agricultural yields, including claims from central Henan province of over 3,000 jin per mu – more than 22 tonnes per hectare. That month, scientist Qian Xuesen, father of China’s rocket programme, published theoretical calculations on maximum solar energy conversion during crop photosynthesis, which political cadres cited to validate the claims. In the following months, reported yield...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 30China ‘most generous boss’ fires employee for excluding mum from wedding over looksA boss from central China sparked online controversy after disclosing that he once fired an employee for excluding his mother from his wedding. Cui Peijun, founder and chairman of Henan Kuangshan Crane Co., Ltd. in Xinxiang, Henan province, has gained a reputation online as “China’s most generous boss.” At the annual company gala in February, Cui distributed 60 million yuan (US$8.8 million) in cash bonuses, with total year-end payouts reportedly exceeding 180 million yuan. He stated that higher...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 30Nigeria deports pangolin scales trafficker to ChinaNigerian police on Wednesday said they had arrested and deported a Chinese man who had trafficked 12 tonnes of pangolin scales to China.Africanews [en]
WORLDJul 30Jingdezhen World Heritage listing highlights China commitment to preserving cultural legacy -- Beijing ReviewThe World Heritage listing for Jingdezhen underscores China's dedication to conserving its cultural heritage. This cultural recognition is highlighted by the Beijing Review.bjreview.com · China
WORLDJul 29Debt honoured: China repays family who lent entire 850-kg grain supply to wartime army in 1947A wartime grain loan certificate discovered within an old family home in eastern China has been donated to local authorities nearly eight decades later, illuminating a villager’s remarkable faith in the troops. In 1947, a major People’s Liberation Army (PLA) unit entered the Dabie Mountains, which stretch across the borders of three provinces in central China, during a counteroffensive against Kuomintang forces. The harsh conditions on the battlefield had left the troops desperately short of...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 29‘Practical’ young Africans leaning towards China over US and away from ideologyChina has overtaken the United States in terms of positive perceptions among young Africans, though Washington is still seen as more influential than Beijing, according to a survey published on Wednesday. The African Youth Survey polled 4,901 respondents aged 18 to 24 and split equally between males and females, in 16 of Africa’s 54 countries, asking them which foreign powers had influence on their country. The report said 81 per cent agreed that the US was influential, while 79 per cent...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 29African students turn to China amid tighter US visa rules and higher university costsInternational students once saw US colleges as a gateway to a world-class education and career head start but shifting United States immigration policies, tightening visa conditions and high-profile ICE raids are causing them to reconsider. Dulue Mbachu looks at how African students are altering their education plans during the second Trump administration. The first instalment in our series is here. For 23-year-old Kunle Adeyemi, it took some time to overcome the disappointment of being denied a...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 29China Throws Weight Behind Bamboo Bio - Fence Plan to Ease Sri Lanka Human - Elephant ConflictChina is supporting a plan to use bamboo bio-fences in Sri Lanka to reduce human-elephant conflict. This initiative aims to address an environmental and humanitarian issue through ecological engineering.lankanewspapers.com · Sri Lanka
WORLDJul 28A promise to nature : China adds new site to World Heritage bird sanctuariesChina has added a new site to the World Heritage bird sanctuaries, demonstrating a commitment to nature conservation. This expansion helps protect global biodiversity.asiabulletin.com · China
WORLDJul 28China woos Slovakia with AI, robotics pitch as EU trade friction mountsChina and Slovakia should explore cooperation in clean energy, robotics and artificial intelligence, as the European nation navigates growing trade tensions between Beijing and the EU. That was the message Chinese President Xi Jinping gave to Peter Pellegrini in talks on Tuesday morning as part of the Slovak president’s three-day visit to China, the first by the country’s head of state in 16 years. Slovakia has relatively warm relations with China, as one of the few EU and Nato members to have...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 28Top Los Angeles diabetes doctor Shen Yang joins China’s Westlake UniversityEven top American doctors are now relocating to China. On July 21, Westlake University in Hangzhou announced that Shen Yang, a top endocrinologist in Los Angeles, had joined its medical school. Shen’s move is striking because of her credentials, which include over 16 years of clinical experience in the United States, board certifications in internal medicine and endocrinology, and a thriving practice in southern California. She is the first clinical doctor at the Westlake University school of...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 28Xinhua Commentary : China rising global favorability reflects the appeal of cooperation and opennessA Xinhua commentary suggests that China's increasing global favorability is due to its emphasis on cooperation and openness. This presents a geopolitical perspective on international relations.english.anhuinews.com · China
WORLDJul 28China fights back in AI spat with claim US AI companies distil Chinese modelsChina is countering a dispute over AI by alleging that US AI companies are using distilled Chinese models. This highlights an ongoing international technology and intellectual property disagreement.theregister.com
WORLDJul 28US looks to boost anti - China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions , documents sayThe United States reportedly plans to significantly increase global spending aimed at countering China, according to documents. This indicates an escalation in geopolitical competition between the two nations.kxl.com · United States
WORLDJul 28China court rules sharing family disputes in chat is domestic violence after dad embarrasses sonA Chinese court issued a personal protection order to restrict a man’s behaviour after he repeatedly posted arguments with his wife in his son’s school chat groups. The Shanghai Pudong New Area People’s Court took this action after determining that the father’s behaviour constituted domestic violence. This case was recently publicised, igniting heated online discussions. The Shanghai man, surnamed Lin, had been estranged from his wife for an extended period. His son lived with his mother and had...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 27Fuerte apoyo de China a Lula en el medio de su crisis con Milei y TrumpXi Jinping le expresó al brasileño un fuerte apoyo contra lo que él mismo llamó “injerencias externas”.Ratificó su voluntad de avanzar en un acuerdo comercial entre China y el Mercosur, que es resistido por Trump.Clarín
WORLDJul 27Reparte comida y escribe versos entre una entrega y otra: ganó uno de los premios literarios más importantes de ChinaLa historia de Wang Jibing, un motoquero que encuentra inspiración en la calle.Ganó el premio de literatura Lu Xun por su colección de poesía "Vuelo bajo".Clarín
WORLDJul 27Xi says China ready to further strengthen bilateral , multilateral strategic coordination with Brazil in phone call with LulaChinese President Xi Jinping stated that China is prepared to strengthen bilateral and multilateral strategic coordination with Brazil during a phone call with President Lula. This signifies ongoing diplomatic engagement and potential deepening of ties between the two nations.globaltimes.cn · China
WORLDJul 27China charges alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi with intentional injury: reportAlleged scam-network mastermind Chen Zhi could face the death penalty, with Chinese prosecutors adding intentional injury to the list of charges against him. Chen, 38, was extradited from Cambodia to China six months ago and formally arrested on July 6, according to Chinese business magazine Caixin. He founded the Cambodian conglomerate Prince Group, which authorities say was linked to a sprawling online scam network. Caixin reported on Monday that prosecutors dropped a previous count of...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 27Germany’s drive to compete with China collides with long-standing tradition of Sunday restGermany’s drive to compete with Chinese imports is colliding with its long-standing tradition of Sunday rest, with policymakers and retailers now asking whether a century-old consensus still fits an economy struggling to regain its competitiveness. The latest flashpoint came in early July, when the country’s coalition government unveiled a package of measures to boost Germany’s competitiveness, including plans to let bakeries, confectioneries and public libraries operate longer on Sundays from...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 27China offers annual training for 1 000 BarbadiansChina is providing annual training opportunities for 1,000 citizens of Barbados. This represents an instance of international aid and bilateral cooperation.barbadostoday.bb · Barbados
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