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The death toll from a wave of severe weather across China has risen to at least 20, with hundreds injured and dozens still missing as rescue operations continue. State media reported that 15 people were killed by powerful storms, flooding and tornadoes in the provinces of Hubei and Guangxi. More than 330 people were injured, while about 50,000 residents were evacuated in Guangxi after heavy flooding and the collapse of a reservoir dam. Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered

Cricket West Indies (CWI) is exploring a partnership with China as it advances plans for a High-Performance Campus at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua. The proposal was discussed during a meeting between CWI officials and Chinese Ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda, Her Excellency Jiang Wei. Talks focused on possible Chinese involvement in the design and construction of the facility, including the supply of materials, equipment and contractor support. The campus is expect

China's top political advisor, Wang Huning, has called on members of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) to strengthen their advisory role and fully utilize the consultative body in supporting the country's development. Wang, who is Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee and a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, made the remarks on Tuesday while chairing a meeting of the

China is on track to produce more than 100,000 humanoid robots in 2026, according to Gan Xiaobin, Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology at the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday ahead of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), Gan said the country's rapidly expanding artificial intelligence ecosystem is accelerating the growth of the robotics sector and contributing to China's drive

China has delivered the first shipment of emergency humanitarian aid to Venezuela following a series of earthquakes that affected communities in the country. The supplies arrived at Simón Bolívar International Airport near Caracas on Monday, where Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil and Chinese Ambassador to Venezuela Lan Hu received the assistance. The relief package includes essential items such as tents and generators to support residents who lost homes or require emergen

Severe storms and tornadoes have killed at least 11 people and injured hundreds across central China, while parts of the south continue to battle record-breaking rainfall and flooding. The storms struck eastern areas of Hubei province on Monday night, affecting more than 14,600 people, according to state media. More than 330 people were injured, one person remained missing, and dozens of homes were either destroyed or damaged. A rare EF2 tornado hit the city of Huanggang, cau

Chinese Ambassador to Guyana Yang Yang has reaffirmed China's commitment to strengthening ties with Guyana, describing the two countries as close partners with a shared vision for development and prosperity. In a message marking the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Guyana's 60th Independence Anniversary, Ambassador Yang said the milestones reflect the enduring pursuit of national development and closer cooperation between the two nat

Giant panda Yuan Zai, the first panda born in Taiwan, celebrated her 13th birthday at Taipei Zoo with a special football-themed celebration. The zoo prepared a custom birthday cake made from ingredients commonly enjoyed by giant pandas, creating a festive treat for the popular animal. Born in 2013, Yuan Zai is the eldest daughter of giant pandas Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan, who were gifted to Taiwan by the Chinese mainland. She has remained a favourite among visitors since her bi

Zimbabwe has entered a new phase in its agricultural export drive with the launch of blueberry shipments to China, creating fresh opportunities for growers seeking access to one of the world’s largest consumer markets. The move follows a bilateral agreement on plant health requirements reached between Zimbabwe and China last year, allowing locally produced blueberries to meet the standards required for entry into the Chinese market. The Horticultural Development Council (HDC)

We live in very dangerous times. War and threats of war, tensions within and between countries are on the increase. Not since the second World War have we seen such brutality and sufferings as we are witnessing today. The genocide and ethnic cleansing that is being meted out to the Palestinian people by the Israeli Apartheid regime continues unabated. Recent UN reports have shown the deliberate targeting of children in Gaza and the West Bank. The conscience of the world seems

The 21st China Medical Team to Guyana, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the Rise Foundation, provided free medical services to residents of remote communities in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) on June 27. The outreach, held under the "Hundred Teams, Thousand Villages" initiative, brought specialist healthcare to communities where access to medical services remains limited. The team travelled for more than three hours by road and boat to reach the area. Operating

China has launched the Tianyan-P2000, a new photonic quantum computer connected to the Tianyan quantum cloud platform, enabling global online access for researchers. Developed by China Telecom Quantum Group with partners under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the system marks a step forward in cloud-based quantum computing and is claimed to offer quantum advantage using photonic technology. Unlike superconducting systems, the photonic computer operates at room temperature and