All news on the topic: China

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Steel cable snap causes bridge collapse in Northwest China: dozens dead and missing
The failure of a railway bridge under construction over a significant river in China has led to the deaths of at least 12 workers, with four others reported missing, as per state media reports.
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India successfully tests Agni-5 ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear warhead to any point in China
The Agni-5 intermediate-range ballistic missile is also part of Narendra Modi’s defense strategy against Pakistan.
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Chinese man in US sentenced to 8 years for smuggling weapons to North Korea
A Chinese national has been sentenced to eight years in prison for smuggling firearms and other military items to North Korea, the US Justice Department has stated.
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China prepares large-scale military parade for 80th anniversary of end of World War II
Beijing is preparing for a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, which will take place on September 3.
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US raises tariffs to highest level in a century as trade partners panic
Trump’s new tariff system comes into effect, introducing the highest duties in a century
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Italy fines Shein €1 million for false claims about “eco‑friendly” clothing
Chinese fast fashion retailer penalised month after €40m fine from French regulator in July
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Satellite images show China’s vast military expansion on artificial islands in South China Sea
Latest satellite images of Mischief Reef reveal expansive runways, missile shelters, and large aircraft hangars.
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Shaolin "CEO monk" stripped of rank over corruption and ties to women
The ’CEO Monk’ at China’s Shaolin Temple is under criminal investigation as he is accused of embezzlement, improper relationships with women, and fathering at least one child.
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Cambodia arrests nearly a thousand people in a week in a major cyber scam crackdown
Authorities in Cambodia have carried out several arrests this week, detaining almost 1,000 individuals as part of an ongoing crackdown on cybercrime operations throughout the country.
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UK ‘not safe’ and woefully unprepared for war, ex-NATO chief warns Parliament
Britain and its people are not safe, a former Nato general secretary has warned, as he told Parliament describing the country as underprepared for war is an "understatement."
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Chinese official Luo Yulin jailed for life over massive bribery and market leaks
Luo Yulin will serve life without parole after taking massive bribes and leaking market secrets.
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Financial network of death: three Mexican banks deemed a threat for laundering money for CJNG, Sinaloa, and Gulf cartels
The U.S. Treasury issued its first actions under the FEND Off Fentanyl Act, designating three Mexico-based financial institutions as primary money laundering concerns tied to drug cartels and synthetic opioid trafficking.
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Government national security strategy warns: UK must prepare for a “war scenario” on its own soil
The long-awaited National Security Strategy from the Government states that the nation’s World War 2 spirit will need to be mobilized, as it mentions that the UK homeland may face a ’wartime scenario.’
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UK reports rising espionage and interference from China but refuses to cut economic ties
China’s efforts to engage in espionage, destabilize, and disrupt the UK’s economy and democracy have increased, but Beijing remains a crucial economic partner for the United Kingdom, the government stated on Tuesday.
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In the event of a war with Europe, Russia could cause a drop in global GDP of $1.5 trillion — Bloomberg
Bloomberg Economics reports that a full-scale Russian war against Europe could decrease global GDP by $1.5 trillion.
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Blaise Metreveli becomes the first woman to lead Britain’s MI6 intelligence service
Blaise Metreweli is appointed as Britain’s top intelligence officer as the country encounters “threats on an unprecedented scale,” Prime Minister Keir Starmer states.
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Kremlin’s Uzbek laundromat: how billions are whitewashed through Octobank with help from Russian and Chinese partners
Oktobank has emerged as a hub for suspicious financial operations linking Uzbek authorities, Russian banks, and shadow networks.
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20,000 tons of gunpowder for war: how a Chinese company fuels Russia’s military industry through bypass schemes
The Chinese company Jiangsu Feiya Chemical Industry, a producer of diphenylamine and its derivatives, delivered large quantities of this essential gunpowder component to Russia in 2024.
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British businessman arrested for conspiracy with China to steal US military technology
A British businessman has been accused of plotting to provide sensitive US military technology to China and is now facing extradition to the United States after his arrest in Serbia.
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Fake invoices and offshore schemes: multimillion-euro fraud by Chinese businessmen uncovered in Italy
Investigators claim that EU funds were jeopardized by a sophisticated VAT evasion scheme linked to Chinese-operated companies in Italy.
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China sentences former political advisor to death for $36 million in bribes
The court sentenced the former political adviser to death with a two-year reprieve after finding him guilty of accepting $36.2 million in bribes over the course of three decades.
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Yacht linked to Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich suspected of smuggling coal to China
DPRK-flagged vessel sails to China while broadcasting as Roman Abramovich pleasure boat docked thousands of miles away
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UK government weighing whether to allow Chinese turbines for flagship North Sea wind farm
Decision on collaborating with turbine manufacturer is being managed by ministers following the rescue of British Steel
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Smuggling king Gaji Gajiyev: how "The Nose" turned Kazakhstan’s border into a Kremlin goldmine
According to Kazakh customs data, the trade turnover with China last year reached $30 billion. However, the Chinese side reports a different figure – $43.8 billion.
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Trump backs down: US and China freeze tariffs for 90 days after Geneva talks
The United States and China have agreed to reduce tariffs by 115% over the next 90 days, which could mark the end of Donald Trump’s global trade war.