Tag: China
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Arctic Drone Edge: China and Russia Outpacing NATO, study claims
Overview: Arctic drone capabilities under scrutiny The latest briefing from the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) highlights a rapidly shifting balance in Arctic military tech. According to the study, China and Russia appear to be pulling ahead of NATO members, including Canada, in developing and deploying drones suited for extreme polar conditions. The findings…
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Wang Li Fears Retaliation After Accusing Boss of Abuse
Trail of Allegations Sparks Fear for Family Triple Asian Games champion Wang Li, a celebrated figure in dragon boat racing, has publicly claimed she fears retaliation against her family after accusing her employer of abuse and pressuring her to retire. The remarks, shared in a series of RedNote videos, have sent shockwaves through the sport’s…
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Arctic Edge: China and Russia Outpace NATO in Drone Capabilities, Study Finds
Overview: A shifting balance in Arctic drone capabilities A recent report from the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) signals a notable shift in the Arctic, with China and Russia advancing drone technologies that could outpace NATO members, including Canada. The findings highlight the growing emphasis on unmanned systems capable of operating in extreme cold,…
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Senior US and Chinese defence officials renew military-to-military dialogue in Washington
Background and Significance Senior defence officials from the United States and China gathered in Washington this week to continue a long-running military-to-military dialogue that has become a cornerstone of fragile but necessary stability between the two nations. The meeting follows months of recent communications aimed at reducing misperceptions and avoiding miscalculation in an increasingly competitive…
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All perks, no proposals: Why China’s cash and marriage rewards aren’t getting more singles to say ‘I Do’
Why the incentives aren’t moving the needle China has rolled out a suite of measures aimed at nudging singles toward marriage: cash subsidies, housing benefits, prioritised schooling for children, and various social services designed to make married life financially lighter. Yet a growing share of singles remain unpersuaded. Analysts point to a mix of economic…
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Australia’s Tomago Deal and the Test of Spending Discipline under Albanese
What is the Tomago deal and why it matters The term “Tomago deal” has become shorthand in Australian political debate for a high-profile arrangement that links the nation’s energy-intensive industry sectors with international partners, notably in Norway and China. While the specifics can be complex—spanning energy supply, technology transfer, and potentially subsidies or guarantees—the core…
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AIIB President Defends China as a Responsible Stakeholder amid a Polarized World
Introduction: A Defiant Position in a Fragmented World The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has long stood at the intersection of global finance and geopolitics. As its first president defends China’s role as a “responsible stakeholder,” the institution finds itself navigating a world that is increasingly polarized. With China as its largest shareholder and Beijing…
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AIIB’s First President Defends China as a Responsible Stakeholder in a Polarized World
AIIB’s Role and the Debate Over Neutrality The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has long presented itself as a pragmatic, rules-based development lender focused on financing infrastructure across Asia and beyond. Its inaugural president, addressing critics who view Beijing as a central driver of a more polarized international order, defended China’s role as a “responsible…
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AIIB’s First President Defends China as a Responsible Stakeholder in a Less Multilateral World
Introduction: A Credited Role in a Polarized Era The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has positioned itself as a financially pragmatic alternative to traditional Western-led institutions. Its founding president, a key architect of the bank’s governance, has repeatedly defended China as a “responsible stakeholder” in an international system that frequently views Beijing through a contested…
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Poyang Lake Shrinks 90%: China’s Largest Freshwater Lake Faces Severe Low Water
Overview: A Lake in the Grip of an Extreme Drought China’s largest freshwater lake, Poyang Lake in Jiangxi province, has fallen to an extremely low-water level, shrinking by about 90 percent from its peak during the high-water season. Local authorities reported the dramatic decline at the Xingzi hydrological station, signaling a hydrological event with potential…