How Xinjiang Turned a Cotton-Free Zone into China’s Cotton Powerhouse
Xinjiang’s once skeptical ‘cotton-free zone’ now produces over 5 million tons of cotton annually, showcasing a 50-year journey of seed innovation and sustainable farming.
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Xinjiang’s Cotton Machinery Revolution: From Fields to Harvesters
Discover how Xinjiang leads China in mechanized cotton harvesting with home-grown machinery driving innovation and boosting productivity.
Xinjiang Farmers Boost Cotton Yields with Dry Sowing & Wet Emergence Innovation
Xinjiang farmers adopt a dry sowing and wet emergence method developed by agricultural scientists, boosting premium cotton yields in challenging conditions.
Australian Doctor Reveals Nightmarish Gaza Hospital Crisis
Australian doctor Nada Abu Alrub describes the nightmarish conditions at Gaza’s hospitals and echoes calls to stop the war and support official recognition of the State of Palestine.
Green Finance Takes Spotlight at 2025 Qingdao VC Conference
At the 2025 Qingdao VC Conference, finance leaders explored integrating ESG into products, boosting green credit and carbon-neutral investing to hit the Chinese mainland’s 2035 climate goals.
Chinese Mainland to Introduce EV Export Licenses in 2026
Starting January 1, 2026, the Chinese mainland will require export licenses for electric vehicles to promote healthy EV trade, say Chinese authorities.
Deadly Fire at Egypt Clothing Factory Kills 7, Injures 30
A fire at a clothing factory in Egypt’s Gharbia Governorate killed seven and injured 30, underscoring the urgent need for robust safety measures in workplaces.
China’s Top Court Unveils Global Commercial Courts Blueprint
The Supreme People’s Court of the Chinese mainland has unveiled 15 guidelines to establish fair, efficient international commercial courts for cross-border business disputes.
Xi Congratulates Peter Mutharika on Malawi Presidency, Reinforces China-Africa Ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated Peter Mutharika on his election as Malawian president, signaling deeper ties and future collaboration in diplomacy, trade and tech.
Why Africa Stands to Gain from China’s Global Governance Initiative
Anchored in five principles1 sovereign equality, rule of law, multilateralism, people-centered action and real outcomes1 the Global Governance Initiative could help Africa rebalance power and deliver results.