7 h. ago China offers France a new pair of pandas (what is Beijing's panda diplomacy)

China offers France a new pair of pandas (what is Beijing's panda diplomacy)  Vox News Albania

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10 h. ago Major Chinese airlines extend full refund offers for Japan flights by 3 months

Major Chinese airlines have extended their offer of full refunds for flights to Japan for another three months, as the heated diplomatic row between Beijing and Tokyo shows no signs of easing. On Friday, Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines – the country’s largest state-owned carriers – along with several others, including Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Spring Airlines and Xiamen Airlines, issued statements allowing free ticket refunds or itinerary changes for...

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12 h. ago France poised to get two giant pandas in 2027 after Macron’s visit to China

France is poised to get a pair of pandas in 2027 as part of a new decade-long loan agreement finalised following President Emmanuel Macron’s three-day visit to China. On Thursday, the China Wildlife Conservation Association announced it had agreed with France’s Beauval Zoo to extend their international cooperation on giant panda conservation with the aim of boosting Sino-French exchanges. According to the group’s statement, the two giant pandas are expected to arrive at the zoo in Saint-Aignan...

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12 h. ago France poised to get 2 giant pandas in 2027 after Macron’s visit to China

France is poised to get a pair of pandas in 2027 as part of a new decade-long loan agreement finalised following President Emmanuel Macron’s three-day visit to China. On Thursday, the China Wildlife Conservation Association announced it had agreed with France’s Beauval Zoo to extend their international cooperation on giant panda conservation with the aim of boosting Sino-French exchanges. According to the group’s statement, the two giant pandas are expected to arrive at the zoo in Saint-Aignan...

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21 h. ago Moore Threads shares dazzle with fivefold jump in Shanghai debut

Moore Threads Technology surged by more than fivefold in Shanghai, as enthusiastic investors vied to get shares of the Beijing-based semiconductor supplier used in artificial intelligence, helping to mark the second-biggest trading debut in China’s stock market this year. Moore’s shares began trading at 650 yuan amid a declining market, a 468 per cent jump from their initial public offering (IPO) price of 114.28 yuan. China’s benchmark CSI300 Index slipped 0.1 per cent. The surge in Moore...

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39 h. ago Ukraine, trade, pandas: What China's Xi and France's Macron discussed in Beijing

Ukraine, trade, pandas: What China's Xi and France's Macron discussed in Beijing  CNBCMacron Seeks Xi’s Support on Ukraine, Calls for China Investment  Bloomberg.comEmmanuel Macron warns of ‘disintegration’ risk to world order in Xi Jinping meeting  Financial Times

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4 d. ago China's museums embrace digital transformation, offering immersive experiences to audiences

China's museums embrace digital transformation, offering immersive experiences to audiences  People's Daily Online

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5 d. ago Trump’s world view offers Beijing a window of opportunity on Taiwan

Since Donald Trump’s return to the White House, a growing chorus of Chinese officials and analysts have talked of an unprecedented window of opportunity for Beijing to recalibrate its domestic and international strategies. At its heart lies the Taiwan question, a perennial flashpoint in relations between Washington and Beijing. As the Trump administration ramps up its “America first” policies abroad, the US – the self-appointed world’s policeman for seven decades – has embarked on an...

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5 d. ago Opinion | Trump’s world view offers Beijing a window of opportunity on Taiwan

Opinion | Trump’s world view offers Beijing a window of opportunity on Taiwan  South China Morning Post

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8 d. ago Elderly China woman seeks ‘daughter’ to care for her, offers flat, monthly salary

An elderly woman from central China has turned to the internet in search of a new “daughter” to care for her in place of her biological daughters, offering a flat and a monthly salary in return. The woman, from Henan province and known by her surname Ma, shared the motivations behind her search during a local TV programme on November 19. Ma explained that she has two biological daughters, one of whom wishes to sever ties with her, while the other suffers from a mental disability and is unable to...

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1 week ago Codelco Offers Record Premiums for 2026 Copper Sales to China

Codelco Offers Record Premiums for 2026 Copper Sales to China  Bloomberg.com

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1 week ago Amid the scramble for solutions to fix Delhi’s smog, China’s Beijing template offers replicable cues

Amid the scramble for solutions to fix Delhi’s smog, China’s Beijing template offers replicable cues  The Indian Express

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1 week ago Trump accepts invitation to Beijing, offers state visit to China’s Xi in return

Trump accepts invitation to Beijing, offers state visit to China’s Xi in return  The Globe and Mail

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1 week ago As Trump casts a pall over Cop30, China’s quiet leadership inspires hope

Amid the climate crisis, China’s quiet leadership in the fight for a sustainable future offers a reason for optimism, particularly for the Global South. After two weeks of contentious negotiations, Cop30 in Brazil concluded with an uneasy deal that sidestepped any mention of fossil fuels, exposing deep divisions and mounting frustrations. Indeed, even as Cop30 convened, the world was already suffering “summit fatigue”. After decades of lofty declarations and limited follow-through, many question...

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1 week ago China’s quiet climate leadership offers hope for Global South and world

Amid the climate crisis, China’s quiet leadership in the fight for a sustainable future offers a reason for optimism, particularly for the Global South. After two weeks of contentious negotiations, Cop30 in Brazil concluded with an uneasy deal that sidestepped any mention of fossil fuels, exposing deep divisions and mounting frustrations. Indeed, even as Cop30 convened, the world was already suffering “summit fatigue”. After decades of lofty declarations and limited follow-through, many question...

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1 week ago China Courts Germany With New Energy Partnership Offer at G20

China Courts Germany With New Energy Partnership Offer at G20  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

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1 week ago Rising down jacket sales offer unexpected cushion against deflation in mainland China

Rising down jacket sales offer unexpected cushion against deflation in mainland China  South China Morning Post

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1 week ago Rising down jacket sales offer cushion against deflation in mainland China

Rising down jacket sales offer cushion against deflation in mainland China  South China Morning Post

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1 week ago Bright, roomy China Palace buffet offers great service, limited selection

Bright, roomy China Palace buffet offers great service, limited selection  Midland Daily News

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1 week ago ASML allegedly offered to spy on China for the US — company proposed being 'Washington’s eyes and ears in China' after breaking gentlemen’s agreement on limiting DUV sales to country, says new book

ASML allegedly offered to spy on China for the US — company proposed being 'Washington’s eyes and ears in China' after breaking gentlemen’s agreement on limiting DUV sales to country, says new book  Tom's Hardware

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