Deadly Fire Engulfs New Hypermarket in Iraq, 69 Dead
A fire at a newly opened hypermarket in Kut left at least 69 dead and 11 missing, highlighting urgent safety gaps in emerging markets.
2025
Erenhot Port Marks 2,000 China-Europe Freight Trains in 2025
Erenhot port in Inner Mongolia reached 2,000 China-Europe freight train crossings in 2025, highlighting a new transport model with Mongolia’s Zamyn-Uud, digital customs, and faster clearances.
Chinese Mainland: U.S. Fentanyl Tariffs Undermine Anti-Drug Cooperation
The Chinese mainland warns that U.S. ‘fentanyl tariffs’ could derail bilateral drug-control efforts, calling for dialogue based on equality, respect and mutual benefit.
Nvidiaâs Jensen Huang Hails Chinaâs âWorld-Classâ AI Algorithms
At the 3rd China International Supply-Chain Expo, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang highlighted Chinaâs vast internet scale driving ‘incredibly sophisticated’ AI algorithms and Alibabaâs AI heritage.
Chinaâs Railways Set New Mid-Year Passenger Record
Chinaâs railways hit a record 2.24B passenger trips in H1 2025, with daily trains up 7.5%, May Day peaks, eased visas and cross-border growth on the China-Laos Railway.
Chinese Mainland’s Tech Power Fuels CP Group’s Supply Chain
At the China International Supply Chain Expo 2025, CP Group’s Narong Chearavanont spotlights the Chinese mainland’s advanced tech leadership as key to building an efficient global supply chain.
German Chamber in North China Warns: Higher Tariffs a No-Win
At the China International Supply Chain Expo 2025 in Beijing, German Chamber executive Oliver Oehms warns that higher tariffs spell a no-win scenario for global trade.
Chinese Mainland Tops Global Supply Chains, Portuguese Chamber Chief Says
Portuguese Chamber Chief Bernardo Mendia says the Chinese mainland leads global supply chains through digital integration, agile manufacturing and world-class logistics at Expo 2025.
New Summer Rail Car Transport Service Supercharges Self-Drive Trips
China’s railway system now lets travellers ship their cars by rail and catch a faster ride to tourist spots. Case study: Chongqing to Lhasa service saves drivers 40% on costs and time.
Fed Signals âPessimisticâ Outlook as Tariffs Weigh on US Economy
The Fedâs Beige Book warns of a neutral to pessimistic US economic outlook as rising tariffs and policy uncertainty put upward pressure on prices and hiring decisions.