Tibet earthquake leaves 16 dead and 339 homes collapsed
– At least 16 people were killed and more than 300 homes collapsed after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit Tibet on Thursday night, according to...
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South Korea chip exports surge 222.5% in early October
– South Korea’s semiconductor exports surged 222.5% year on year to $27.5 billion in the first 20 days of October, driving total exports to $61.6...
China keeps loan prime rates steady through September 2026
China left its benchmark lending rates unchanged in September, extending a period of stable borrowing costs. The one-year loan prime rate remained at 3.0%, while...
Hainan evacuates over 55,000 after extreme rainfall
More than 55,000 people were evacuated across China’s Hainan province after days of extreme rainfall triggered flooding and other hazards. Authorities moved residents from high-risk...
US battery push confronts China’s supply chain dominance
The United States is expanding domestic battery production as it works to reduce dependence on China. The larger challenge sits deeper in the supply chain....
Egypt and China mark 70 years during Xi Jinping visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cairo for an official visit as Egypt and China marked 70 years of diplomatic relations. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah...
China digital industry revenue reaches 20.71 trillion yuan
China’s digital industry generated 20.71 trillion yuan in revenue during the first half of 2026, up 13.6% from a year earlier. Total profit reached 1.79...
Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes Longchang City in China Sichuan
A moderate 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Longchang City in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Friday afternoon, according to seismic data released by the China Earthquake Networks...
South Korea tourist arrivals reach 2.09 million in July
Foreign tourist arrivals in South Korea exceeded 2 million in July 2026 as inbound travel continued above pre-pandemic levels. The country received 2,093,223 foreign visitors...
Japan posts record July trade as imports outpace exports
Japan’s imports and exports both reached record monthly highs in July 2026, as energy costs and semiconductor demand lifted the value of trade. Imports rose...