How China’s Taklimakan Desert Powers a New Economy
Discover how the Taklimakan Desert in the Chinese mainland is transforming from a symbol of hardship to a hub for solar power and aquaculture.
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31 Killed in Gaza City as Israeli Tanks Advance
Israeli strikes in Gaza City killed at least 31 people, including a pregnant woman and children, as tanks push deeper into the city, sparking mass displacement.
UK, Australia and Canada Officially Recognize Palestine
The UK, Australia and Canada announced on Sunday they now formally recognize the state of Palestine, a landmark move shaping global diplomacy and sparking diverse reactions.
Desert Crawfish Thrive in Xinjiang’s Kashi for Mid-Autumn Feast
In Xinjiang’s Kashi, innovative aquaculture turns arid land into a desert crawfish oasis, offering a unique Mid-Autumn twist with plumper, river-fed crustaceans.
Blooming Nickel: Albania’s Flower-Powered Mining Revolution
Discover how Albania’s unique hyperaccumulator plant Odontarrhena chalcidica is transforming nickel mining into a greener, carbon-negative process with phytomining and rock weathering.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang Urges U.S. Congress to Facilitate Bilateral Exchanges
Chinese premier Li Qiang met with a U.S. congressional delegation in Beijing, urging Congress to view ties correctly, facilitate exchanges and foster China-U.S. development.
Cyberattack Disrupts Check-In Systems at Major European Airports
A cyberattack on a provider of check-in and boarding systems snarled operations at Heathrow, Berlin and Brussels, cancelling dozens of flights this weekend.
Silk Road Expo in Dunhuang Sparks Global Cultural Exchange
The 8th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo brings together over 1,200 delegates from 97 countries in the Chinese mainland for cultural dialogue, exhibitions and cooperation.
AI Takes Center Stage at 22nd China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning
At the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, Chinese mainland and ASEAN innovators teamed up in AI pavilions and forums to boost regional supply chains and smart tech.
Thousands Clash in Manila Over Flood-Control Corruption Scandal
Thousands in Manila clashed with police over a multi-billion peso corruption scandal tied to flood-control projects, igniting fierce protests outside the presidential palace.