7 h. ago Did China’s first emperor launch westwards mission to find ‘elixir of life’?

History records the Chinese emperor Qin Shi Huang as sending the alchemist Xu Fu eastwards towards Japan on a quest for the elixir of immortality. However, the ancient texts make no mention of any similar expedition heading west. But according to a state media report, findings by Chinese archaeologists suggest that a western expedition for the “elixir of life” may indeed have been launched during the reign of Qin Shi Huang. Qin Shi Huang, or the “first emperor of China”, was so named because he...

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7 h. ago China Sends Two Aircraft Carriers Into Pacific Ocean in a First

China Sends Two Aircraft Carriers Into Pacific Ocean in a First  Bloomberg

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29 h. ago Ahead of US trade talks, China’s rare earth trade data from May sends a message

In a reflection of Beijing’s ability to quickly leverage its dominance over the critical-mineral supply chain, the value of rare earth elements exported by China last month plunged by nearly half compared with a year prior. The official data came as analysts have been saying that China’s export controls over large quantities of critical minerals are like the ultimate trump card in trade negotiations with the United States. The world’s second-largest economy exported rare earth elements worth...

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54 h. ago China's Tianwen 2 spacecraft sends home 1st photo as it heads for mysterious 'quasi

China's Tianwen 2 spacecraft sends home 1st photo as it heads for mysterious 'quasi-moon' asteroid  Space

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68 h. ago China to send Vice Premier He Lifeng to UK for U.S. trade talks (SP500:S&P Complete Indices)

China to send Vice Premier He Lifeng to UK for U.S. trade talks (SP500:S&P Complete Indices)  Seeking Alpha

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3 d. ago China to send vice premier He Lifeng to Britain for US trade talks

China to send vice premier He Lifeng to Britain for US trade talks  Reuters

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9 d. ago What do Chinese parents think of US moves to restrict student visas?

The Trump administration’s recent moves to further restrict Chinese students’ access to US education are sending ripples of doubt through families in China, prompting many to reconsider their children’s academic futures abroad. For some, the American dream is giving way to more pragmatic alternatives closer to home or in other Western nations, as the United States’ unpredictable approach to international students makes them ponder the returns on investment in their children’s overseas...

Society

1 week ago Dong Jun to skip Singapore forum – and a chance to meet US, Asian defence chiefs

China will downgrade its representation at the Shangri-La Dialogue this year and, in doing so, skip an opportunity for Defence Minister Dong Jun to meet counterparts from the United States and across Asia. In the past, Asia’s premier defence forum has offered a chance for China’s defence minister to make a speech to counter Washington’s narrative in the region and meet other defence chiefs directly. China’s defence ministry said on Thursday that China would send a delegation from the National...

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1 week ago Beijing sends heavy bombers to disputed islands in South China Sea

Beijing sends heavy bombers to disputed islands in South China Sea  The Telegraph

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1 week ago China sends direct message to Donald Trump as Beijing rolls out red carpet for American financial institutions

China sends direct message to Donald Trump as Beijing rolls out red carpet for American financial institutions  MSN

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1 week ago China sends direct message to Donald Trump as Beijing rolls out red carpet for American financial institut

China sends direct message to Donald Trump as Beijing rolls out red carpet for American financial institut  The Economic Times

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2 w. ago Explosion hits chemical plant in eastern Chinese province of Shandong

An explosion has hit a chemical plant in Shandong province eastern China, producing a large fireball and sending plumes of smoke hundreds of feet into the air. Rescue efforts were ongoing on Tuesday afternoon but the number of casualties was unknown, according to state broadcaster CCTV. The explosion occurred at a site owned by Shandong Youdao Chemical in Gaomi city just before noon. The cause is yet to be determined. Residents reported hearing a loud bang and said the blast had shattered the...

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2 w. ago China Sends a Perfect Submarine Signal Across 600 km—and Straight Toward U.S. Interests

China Sends a Perfect Submarine Signal Across 600 km—and Straight Toward U.S. Interests  Indian Defence Review

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2 w. ago House republicans vote to send US EV jobs to China, give trillions to US elites

House republicans vote to send US EV jobs to China, give trillions to US elites  Electrek

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3 w. ago I’m not ‘lying flat’, just choosing a saner lifestyle than China’s 996

In China, work culture is shifting and companies are sending employees home earlier. I chose balance over fatigue before the tide turned.

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3 w. ago Nvidia says it is not sending GPU designs to China after reports of new Shanghai operation

Nvidia says it is not sending GPU designs to China after reports of new Shanghai operation  CNBC

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3 w. ago President Xi sends a message to Danish businesses ahead of China visit by foreign minister

First such letter to a foreign business community since 2021 shows how China is trying to expand its circle of friends amid a trade-war truce with the United States.

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3 w. ago Trump Sends a Message: The Gulf Is No Longer China’s Playground

Trump Sends a Message: The Gulf Is No Longer China’s Playground  Hudson Institute

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3 w. ago GOP proposes sending US EV jobs to China, giving money to elites instead

GOP proposes sending US EV jobs to China, giving money to elites instead  Electrek

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4 w. ago ‘Do not get into a fight’: police send warning after rare pub brawl in Tibet

Such incidents are unusual in the tightly controlled region, and all 31 people involved have been given administrative penalties.

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