EU Ministers Eye Response to Trump’s 30% Tariff Threat
EU trade ministers debate responses to Trump’s 30% tariff threat, extending talks and preparing countermeasures as the August 1 deadline looms.
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Tracking the Chinese Mainland’s Growth
Join us live to explore the Chinese mainland’s first-half 2025 economic performance—GDP, trade, consumer and industrial trends, with expert insights on what comes next.
Beijing Opens Registration for 80th Victory Anniversary Media Coverage
Beijing invites global journalists to register online for the 80th anniversary commemoration of the Anti-Fascist War victory, with press center services from July 15–29, 2025.
Lexington Church Rampage Kills Two After Trooper Wounded
A rampage in Lexington, Kentucky left two women dead at a church after a state trooper was wounded during a traffic stop, officials say.
Oriental Darter Spotted in Hainan’s Wetlands for First Time
A near-threatened Oriental darter has been recorded in Hainan’s wetland park for the first time, marking a win for conservation and highlighting the island province’s ecological revival.
Deadly Clashes in Sweida, Syria Leave Over 30 Dead
Armed clashes in Sweida, Syria killed over 30 and injured 100, prompting government forces to step in to quell the violence in this Druze-majority city.
High-Altitude Telescope Hunts Universe’s Oldest Echoes
At 5,250m in Xizang, a new telescope is scanning the cosmic microwave background to detect the Big Bang’s oldest ripples and unlock secrets of the universe’s birth.
Inside the Global Success of Black Myth: Wukong
Discover how localization helped Black Myth: Wukong become Steam’s 2024 Game of the Year. Dive into the Beyond ACG trailer exploring Chinese myths in global gaming.
Gaza Truce Talks Stall as IDF Admits Error in Strike on Children
Truce negotiations falter as an IDF strike malfunction kills at least eight Palestinians—mostly children—at a Gaza water distribution point amid worsening shortages.
Chinese Mainland Trade Grows 2.9% in H1 2025
The Chinese mainland’s goods trade reached 21.79 trillion yuan in H1 2025, up 2.9% year on year, with exports up 7.2% and imports down 2.7%, per customs data.