Women’s public role shrink in China as official rhetoric shift towards family, children: Study

Women’s public role shrink in China as official rhetoric shift towards family, children: Study

Beijing, The Chinese Communist Party has long portrayed the protection of women’s rights as one of its achievements but studies have found that their role in public life has diminished in recent years, particularly at the highest levels of political and policy leadership. Women’s public role shrink in China as official rhetoric shift towards family, … Read more

China controls about 80% of the tungsten market; a Nevada company says it has found 1.78 million tonnes, but NASA is blocking mining on part of the site

China controls about 80% of the tungsten market; a Nevada company says it has found 1.78 million tonnes, but NASA is blocking mining on part of the site

A potentially enormous tungsten resource has been identified beneath the Nevada desert, but a NASA land restriction could prevent the company behind the project from fully exploring or developing it.3 Proton Lithium, a privately held critical-minerals developer, says its Railroad Valley Minerals Project contains an inferred tungsten resource of approximately 1.78 million tonnes. If future … Read more

China planted trees the Taklamakan Desert for nearly 50 years. Satellites now show the landscape is capturing more carbon than it releases

China planted trees the Taklamakan Desert for nearly 50 years. Satellites now show the landscape is capturing more carbon than it releases

China’s shelterbelt initiative has made remarkable strides, turning arid desert borders into thriving carbon sinks. Through strategic vegetation choices, this project now captures more carbon dioxide than it expels. This achievement is anchored in mountain meltwater, vital for its irrigation systems. The initiative showcases the powerful impact of ecological restoration given optimal environmental conditions, though … Read more

American journalist admits to acting as illegal agent for China and considers himself “middleman”

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An American journalist who has lived in China since 2010 and worked for several state media organizations pleaded guilty in a U.S. court on Thursday to serving as an illegal agent of the Chinese government, the Justice Department said. It’s the latest in a series of cases the federal government has brought against people suspected … Read more

Japan’s defense minister slams China at security meeting

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Japan’s defense minister took a veiled swipe at China on Sunday, pledging to continue building up its military despite Beijing’s criticism of Tokyo’s increasingly assertive security stance. Japan’s defense minister slams China at security meeting Under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Japan has accelerated its shift toward a more proactive defense policy, and with U.S. encouragement, … Read more

U.S. Trade Representative: China promised the United States not to provide material support to Iran

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WASHINGTON, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said President Donald Trump has obtained a commitment from China that it will not provide “material support to Iran.” U.S. Trade Representative: China promised the United States not to provide material support to Iran Greer explained in an interview with ABC News on Sunday that the United States has … Read more

Eric Trump’s feud with Jen Psaki escalates over coverage of China trip, ‘I’m going to sue…’

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Eric TrumpPresident Trump’s son announced Friday that he intends to file a lawsuit against MS NOW (formerly MSNBC) and host Jen Psaki. The decision came after a monologue on her show that raised questions about whether his business interests and accompanying his father on an important trip to China constituted a conflict of interest. Eric … Read more

Trump returns from China; holds talks with Xi Jinping as “G-2”

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WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump, returning from a visit to China, described his talks with President Xi Jinping as a meeting between the leaders of “two great countries.” Trump returns from China; holds talks with Xi Jinping as “G-2” On Friday night, Trump landed at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, a suburb of the U.S. … Read more

Taiwan spots 8 Chinese naval vessels, including one in its territorial waters, after Donald Trump’s Beijing visit

Taiwan spots 8 Chinese naval vessels, including one in its territorial waters, after Donald Trump's Beijing visit

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said on Saturday that eight Chinese naval vessels and one official ship were spotted operating near Taiwan, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump concluded a high-profile visit to China that focused on discussions on Taiwan, trade and the war with Iran.Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense said in a statement posted onThe … 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