20 h. ago Europe power guru Wang Xiongfei brings grid stability expertise home to China

One of the European Union’s top power systems experts, Wang Xiongfei, has come full circle after returning to China to take a leading academic role at Tsinghua University. As the newly appointed Xinghua chair professor and doctoral supervisor, Wang brings years of knowledge and experience in European power electronics and grid stability. He has led more than 40 research projects funded by the EU, Denmark, Sweden and various corporations. He has collaborated with grid companies in Germany, the...

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4 d. ago India signals no oil import cut from Russia, ‘eagerly’ awaits Putin visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday that the two countries should deepen cooperation “in all sectors”. The remark was a strong indication that New Delhi would not cut back on crude oil imports from Russia despite pressure from the US. Modi also expressed strong enthusiasm for welcoming Putin to India, in a subtle rebuke of US President Donald Trump. As they met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, Modi...

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5 d. ago PM Modi China Visit LIVE: India committed to taking ties forward based on trust, respect, PM tells Xi

PM Modi China Visit LIVE: India committed to taking ties forward based on trust, respect, PM tells Xi  India Today

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6 d. ago A new model for peace? China takes its Global Security Initiative to Africa

When more than two dozen officers from the Somali National Armed Forces were awarded Chinese training scholarships this month, Beijing’s ambassador to Somalia Wang Yu assured them and the rest of the country that “China will not be absent” in helping the East African country achieve peace. Since the 1991 overthrow of president Siad Barre, Somalia has been plagued by civil war and conflict with extremist groups such as al-Shabab. The training aims to help Somalia build a self-reliant defence...

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6 d. ago Human microbiome scientist Wang Leyao leaves US government agency for China

Epidemiologist and human microbiome scientist Wang Leyao, a scholar for the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), has returned to China amid drastic research funding cuts initiated by the White House. Wang joined the Shenzhen Medical Academy of Research and Translation (Smart) as a senior research fellow at the Institute of Human Immunology last month, according to an announcement on Smart’s official social media account on Monday. The academy stated that Wang “has long been dedicated to the...

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1 week ago S.Korean special envoys meet Wang Yi in Beijing, emphasize cooperation with China alongside U.S. alliance

S.Korean special envoys meet Wang Yi in Beijing, emphasize cooperation with China alongside U.S. alliance  The Korea Post

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1 week ago Trump warns Beijing of 200% tariff on magnets ahead of expected China visit

Trump warns Beijing of 200% tariff on magnets ahead of expected China visit  India Today

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2 w. ago Chairwoman of China’s Inner Mongolia Wang Lixia under scrutiny for corruption

The chairwoman of Inner Mongolia in northern China has been placed under investigation for alleged corruption as part of a wider crackdown in the autonomous region. Wang Lixia, who is also the region’s deputy Communist Party chief, is suspected of committing “serious violations of discipline and laws”, the party disciplinary body and China’s anti-corruption watchdog announced on Friday. According to the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission, Wang is...

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2 w. ago Amid India tensions, China’s Wang Yi hails Pakistan as ‘most reliable partner’

Foreign Minister Wang Yi has pledged China’s continued support for Pakistan and urged an acceleration of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the flagship Belt and Road Initiative infrastructure project. In whirlwind meetings with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other senior officials in Islamabad on Thursday, Wang also vowed to enhance security collaboration to counter the country’s long-standing terrorism threats, often targeting Chinese nationals. “China has always been...

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2 w. ago Beijing attaches 'great importance' to PM Modi's China visit: Key for SCO, bilateral ties, says ambassador | Latest News India

Beijing attaches 'great importance' to PM Modi's China visit: Key for SCO, bilateral ties, says ambassador | Latest News India - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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2 w. ago China’s Wang Yi Lands In Pakistan After India Visit As Beijing Refreshes Af

China’s Wang Yi Lands In Pakistan After India Visit As Beijing Refreshes Af-Pak Ties With CPEC Push  The Times of India

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2 w. ago Cathay Pacific refreshes flagship lounge at Beijing Capital International Airport

Cathay Pacific refreshes flagship lounge at Beijing Capital International Airport  TTG Asia

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2 w. ago China’s top political adviser hails party leadership in Tibet anniversary speech

China’s top political adviser has stressed the Communist Party’s “strong leadership” in a speech reviewing decades of achievements to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Tibet autonomous region. Wang Huning, also China’s No 4 official, said that since the 18th party congress in 2012, under President Xi Jinping’s guidance and comprehensive plan, “Tibet has entered its best period of development, experiencing the greatest changes and bringing the most tangible benefits to people of...

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2 w. ago Watch China's Balancing Act After Top Diplomat's India Visit

Watch China's Balancing Act After Top Diplomat's India Visit  Bloomberg

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2 w. ago Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Tibet for landmark anniversary

Xi Jinping has arrived in Tibet for events on Thursday to mark the 60th anniversary of the autonomous region, making him the first Chinese president to attend the once-a-decade activities. He arrived in Lhasa at around noon on Wednesday accompanied by Wang Huning, China’s top political adviser and fourth-ranking official, and Cai Qi, the president’s chief of staff, according to state broadcaster CCTV. The Tibet autonomous region was established in September 1965 and is one of five ethnic...

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2 w. ago China, India vow to resume flights as Beijing’s top diplomat ends visit

China, India vow to resume flights as Beijing’s top diplomat ends visit  Inquirer.net

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2 w. ago China FM Wang Yi meets Jaishankar in India, slams ‘bully’ Trump as Beijing reset ties with New Delhi

China FM Wang Yi meets Jaishankar in India, slams ‘bully’ Trump as Beijing reset ties with New Delhi  Hindustan Times

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2 w. ago India’s Modi meets China’s top diplomat Wang as Asian powers rebuild ties

India’s Modi meets China’s top diplomat Wang as Asian powers rebuild ties  Al Jazeera

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2 w. ago India's Modi to visit China as Beijing hails 'positive trend' in ties | Daily Sabah

India's Modi to visit China as Beijing hails 'positive trend' in ties | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

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2 w. ago Artist Wang Luyan explores visual paradoxes at Beijing Commune

Artist Wang Luyan explores visual paradoxes at Beijing Commune  China.org.cn

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