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Meet Ni Jingchen: The 12-year-old Beijing student who posted a strange fossil online and helped reveal Asia’s first Jurassic amphibian footprint

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Meet Ni Jingchen: The 12-year-old Beijing student who posted a strange fossil online and helped reveal Asia’s first Jurassic amphibian footprint

Representative Image of a child examining ancient fossil footprints preserved in rock in Mentougou, Beijing (AI-generated image) In early 2025, 12-year-old Ni Jingchen was out exploring with his parents in Beijing’s Mentougou district when he noticed two tiny marks on a slab of exposed rock. Ni already loved fossils and knew enough to realise that … Read more

China mine explosion: Death toll rises to 90; Beijing orders crackdown as rescue operation continues – Key developments

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China mine explosion: Death toll rises to 90; Beijing orders crackdown as rescue operation continues - Key developments

A deadly gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China has killed at least 90 people, and rescue operations are still underway as authorities crack down on illegal mining across the country, AFP reported in the country’s worst mining disaster in 17 years.The explosion occurred on Friday night at the Liushenyu coal mine in … Read more

Hosting Putin and Trump, China sends message – it is now dominant

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Sydney, it’s an important week for Beijing, with back-to-back visits from the leaders of the United States and Russia. Chinese President Xi Jinping was busy with reception duties, gun salutes, group photos and high-level talks. Hosting Putin and Trump, China sends message – it is now dominant Each visit has its own unique importance. U.S. … Read more

After Trump, Putin will visit Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping

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After Trump, Putin will visit Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping

BEIJING, Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China on Tuesday – a trip that comes shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump visits Beijing for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Putin and Xi Jinping plan to launch a joint war against the United States? Building next-generation air weapons – NATO, Taiwan in trouble? Russia, China … Read more

Trump, Xi end ‘very successful’ talks but no deal announced

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Hindustan Times News

Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday hailed their talks as “historic” and “milestone” as the U.S. leader ended a three-day visit on a high note without announcing any agreement on any contentious issues. Trump, Xi end ‘very successful’ talks but no deal announced The two heads of state held … Read more

After Trump and Xi Jinping talks, Iran is done and should reach a deal to end the war

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BEIJING, US President Donald Trump said Iran is “done” and must negotiate a deal to end the ongoing conflict or face destruction. After Trump and Xi Jinping talks, Iran is done and should reach a deal to end the war “Either make a deal or destroy Iran,” Trump told Fox News in an interview on … Read more

Trump, Xi Jinping hold talks in ‘biggest summit ever’

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Beijing, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday began what Trump called “the largest summit ever” to discuss a wide range of issues, including the war with Iran and bilateral trade frictions. Trump, Xi Jinping hold talks in ‘biggest summit ever’ Trump, who arrived in Beijing last night to a warm … Read more

U.S. President Trump will pay a state visit to China from May 13 to 15

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A spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Monday that at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump will pay an official visit to China from May 13 to 15. U.S. President Trump will pay a state visit to China from May 13 to 15 This will be … Read more

Bangladesh seeks China’s support for Teesta river restoration project

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In Beijing, Bangladesh’s new government headed by Tariq Rehman has formally sought China’s participation and support in the Teesta River restoration project, a move that may cast a shadow over New Delhi’s relations with Dhaka. Bangladesh seeks China’s support for Teesta river restoration project Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalil Rehman and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi … Read more

China and Iran hold talks to discuss opening Strait of Hormuz

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BEIJING – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in Beijing on Wednesday, as Iran faces growing pressure to open the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping and reach a deal with the United States to end the war. China and Iran hold talks to discuss opening Strait of … Read more