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China Bans Gallium, Germanium, and Antimony Exports to the US

December 5, 2024

China has recently intensified its export restrictions to the United States, which follows new U.S. regulations targeting the Chinese chip industry. The trade tensions between the two nations are escalating. Recent Export Bans On December 3, China banned exports of ..

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Strengthening Nepal-China Relations in 2024

December 4, 2024

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli met recently to enhance bilateral ties. Both leaders expressed a commitment to deepening their partnership, which coincides with the upcoming 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Historical Context China and ..

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AUKUS Pact’s Impact on New Zealand-China Relations

December 2, 2024

China’s ambassador Wang Xiaolong cautioned that New Zealand’s involvement in the AUKUS security pact could jeopardize its relationship with China, which comes as New Zealand evaluates its options regarding AUKUS. About AUKUS AUKUS is a trilateral security partnership formed in ..

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Poorvi Prahaar: India Launches Major Tri-Services Exercise

November 9, 2024

India is preparing for an important military exercise named ‘Poorvi Prahaar’. This tri-services event begins on November 8 and lasts for ten days. It involves the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. The exercise aims to demonstrate operational readiness and ..

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Xiaomi Enters the Electric Vehicle Market with SU7

March 28, 2024

Chinese consumer tech giant Xiaomi has launched its first electric vehicle, the SU7, in Beijing. The company, known for its affordable smartphones and home appliances, is now entering the fiercely competitive electric vehicle (EV) sector in China, which is world’s ..

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What is TikTok Ownership Controversy?

March 28, 2024

Popular video sharing platform TikTok is facing a potential ban in the United States after the House of Representatives passed a bill recently. The move, initiated by US politicians, wants TikTok parent ByteDance to sell its US operations to American ..

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What is Lying Flat Lifestyle (tangping) in China?

February 16, 2024

The “lying flat” lifestyle (tangping) is a minimalist approach to work and life adopted by a segment of Chinese youth in response to bleak economic prospects and societal pressures. Origins The term “lying flat” originated in an April 2021 blog ..

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What is the ‘Widow Year’ in China?

February 4, 2024

In Chinese culture, certain years are known as “Widow Years.” A Widow Year is a lunar year that does not contain the traditional solar term “Spring Commences” (Lichun), which marks the beginning of spring. The upcoming Year of the Dragon ..

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