5 h. ago Did China, Russia, Iran joint naval drills in South Africa mark notable Brics shift?

Last week’s naval drills involving China, Russia, Iran and host country South Africa signalled a notable shift for Brics beyond its traditional focus on economic cooperation, analysts said, as the US noted it had closely monitored the exercise. However, observers also described the high-profile exercise as largely symbolic, calling it a diplomatic statement of intent rather than a step towards a formal military alliance. The Will for Peace 2026 drills were launched at a port in Cape Town on...

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14 h. ago ‘Smart move,’ it’ll be easier for Canadians to travel to China, here’s how people are reacting

‘Smart move,’ it’ll be easier for Canadians to travel to China, here’s how people are reacting  NOW Toronto

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27 h. ago ‘Will for Peace’ drills: Brics tests the waters of military cooperation

A week-long naval exercise off the South African coast involving the navies of China, Russia and the UAE has stirred debate over whether the primary purpose of Brics is evolving in the emerging post-Western global order. The exercise, held from January 9 to 16 under the banner “Will for Peace 2026”, was described by host nation South Africa as a routine maritime safety and interoperability operation. Officials said the drills aimed to improve coordination in protecting shipping routes and...

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32 h. ago Over 100 dead in torrential rains and floods across southern Africa

Army helicopters rescued people stranded on rooftops and hundreds of tourists and workers were evacuated from one of the world’s biggest game reserves, as torrential rains and flooding in three countries in southern Africa killed more than 100 people, authorities said on Friday. The death toll across South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe is an accumulation after weeks of heavy rains. Weather services issued warnings that more rain was on the way, possibly bringing more destructive...

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43 h. ago Canadians soon exempt from visa requirements to travel to China

Canadians soon exempt from visa requirements to travel to China  VisasNews

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3 d. ago Trip.com shares plunge over 20% as China opens antitrust probe into Asia's largest online travel firm

Trip.com shares plunge over 20% as China opens antitrust probe into Asia's largest online travel firm  CNBC

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3 d. ago Trip.com shares plunge almost 20% as China opens antitrust probe into Asia's largest online travel firm

Trip.com shares plunge almost 20% as China opens antitrust probe into Asia's largest online travel firm  CNBC

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3 d. ago China Online Travel Leader Trip.com Stock Sinks On Antitrust Probe

China Online Travel Leader Trip.com Stock Sinks On Antitrust Probe  Investor's Business Daily

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3 d. ago China probes largest online travel agency Trip.com over suspected monopoly

China probes largest online travel agency Trip.com over suspected monopoly  Reuters

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4 d. ago Travelers to China from Japan's Osaka airport halve amid diplomatic spat

Travelers to China from Japan's Osaka airport halve amid diplomatic spat  Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS

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5 d. ago Argentina’s Milei plans China trip for 2026 as US pressures Buenos Aires to curb ties

Argentine President Javier Milei said he intends to travel to China in 2026, confirming the plan at a moment when the United States is stepping up pressure on Buenos Aires to scale back its relations with Beijing. Milei made the remarks in an interview with the local newspaper Clarin that was published on Sunday. Asked whether the trip was still on his schedule, he said it was and framed the visit as part of Argentina’s wider commercial agenda rather than a political signal. “We have a very good...

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5 d. ago PLA Justice Mission 2025: China’s Military Drills Around Taiwan

PLA Justice Mission 2025: China’s Military Drills Around Taiwan  orfonline.org

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6 d. ago These Gen Z besties started planning to travel the world at 11. Teaching English in China helped make it happen.

These Gen Z besties started planning to travel the world at 11. Teaching English in China helped make it happen.  Business Insider

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6 d. ago From Li Ziqi to Real Life: Why China’s Heritage Towns Became a New Escape for Young Travelers

From Li Ziqi to Real Life: Why China’s Heritage Towns Became a New Escape for Young Travelers  Pandaily

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6 d. ago China’s outbound travel set to soar by 10 million trips in 2026 – but halve in Japan

China’s vast outbound travel market is set for further growth in 2026, boosted by the spread of visa-free policies for Chinese nationals and a stronger yuan. But visits to Japan could plummet by nearly 50 per cent amid a political dispute between Beijing and Tokyo, according to analysts and industry insiders. Mainland Chinese travellers are expected to take about 165 million to 175 million cross-border trips in 2026, up from an estimated 155 million last year, the travel marketing and technology...

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9 d. ago PLA drills target swarms of suicide drones – Taiwan’s front line of defence

The People’s Liberation Army has released footage of exercises countering swarms of suicide drones, a key element of Taiwan’s asymmetric defence strategy. Mainland state broadcaster CCTV showed a video on Sunday of a naval unit conducting anti-drone and uncrewed target drills as the PLA launched its 2026 training cycle. During the drills, the “blue force”, acting as the adversary, deployed multiple suicide drones to simulate ultra-low-altitude penetration strikes against maritime targets. In...

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9 d. ago China Focus: Heartbeat chronicles: travels that left their mark

China Focus: Heartbeat chronicles: travels that left their mark  Big News Network.com

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1 week ago 48 Flights Grounded and 215 Delayed by Air China, China Eastern, and Shenzhen Airlines Across Major Chinese Hubs: What Travelers Need to Know About Affected Routes in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou

48 Flights Grounded and 215 Delayed by Air China, China Eastern, and Shenzhen Airlines Across Major Chinese Hubs: What Travelers Need to Know About Affected Routes in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou  Travel And Tour World

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1 week ago Beijing, Panzhihua, Zhanjiang, Chengdu and more Amid Travel Chaos as Passengers across China Face 20 Flight Cancellations and 167 Delays by Air China, New Update

Beijing, Panzhihua, Zhanjiang, Chengdu and more Amid Travel Chaos as Passengers across China Face 20 Flight Cancellations and 167 Delays by Air China, New Update  Travel And Tour World

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1 week ago China Tourism: Rediscover the Soul of a Nation Through “China Bound”

China Tourism: Rediscover the Soul of a Nation Through “China Bound”  Travel And Tour World

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