12 h. ago China unveils laser weapons, huge underwater drones, and advanced missiles in major military parade

China unveils laser weapons, huge underwater drones, and advanced missiles in major military parade  Business Insider

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21 h. ago What new weapons on show at huge parade say about China's military strength

What new weapons on show at huge parade say about China's military strength  BBC

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24 h. ago Putin and Kim join Xi in show of strength as China unveils new weapons at huge military parade

Putin and Kim join Xi in show of strength as China unveils new weapons at huge military parade  BBC

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25 h. ago ‘Human barrier’: Chinese men rescue boy trapped between huge rocks in rapid river

A group of Good Samaritans in China used their bodies to block fast-flowing river water and saved a boy who was stuck between giant rocks, earning widespread praise online The boy, 12, was playing in a creek in the countryside of southwestern China’s Guizhou province, on August 24 when he was suddenly washed away by the running water and became trapped between two rocks. Only his head was above the surface of the water as it surged down between the rocks. Hearing his call for help, several...

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26 h. ago The 5 key takeaways from China’s Victory Day military parade

China hosted two dozen world leaders for a huge military parade in Tiananmen Square on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. It was only the second time Beijing has held a Victory Day parade, the first taking place a decade ago. The parade – which started at 9am and lasted nearly 90 minutes – was viewed by many as a showcase of China’s growing military strength. But it was also an attempt by Beijing to cement its global leadership status and to show its rising...

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7 d. ago Kim Jong Un and Putin top Xi’s guest list for China’s huge military parade

Kim Jong Un and Putin top Xi’s guest list for China’s huge military parade  CNN

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7 d. ago Kim and Putin top Xi’s guest list for China’s huge military parade in defiant show of unity

Kim and Putin top Xi’s guest list for China’s huge military parade in defiant show of unity  CNN

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1 week ago Reflections | History of Chinese libraries, from huge palace collections to public spaces

Reflections | History of Chinese libraries, from huge palace collections to public spaces  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago Can China’s hugely popular mini dramas find success in the US?

The massive success of China’s mini dramas at home has prompted the industry to set its sights more squarely on the global market, with ever more studios exploring potential in North America, Southeast Asia and beyond. The productions going overseas include translated Chinese dramas and original ones made with local teams. The push comes as Beijing urges more mainland productions to improve the quality of on-air content. A document released on Monday said more support would be given for...

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2 w. ago China to unveil advanced weapons at huge military parade to mark WWII end

China to unveil advanced weapons at huge military parade to mark WWII end  Al Jazeera

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