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When China declared war on sparrows and triggered history’s deadliest famines that no one expected

In 1958, sparrows became a target across China. The order formed part of what was called the Four Pests Campaign. At the time, officials said the birds were eating too much grain. There were warnings from scientists, though they did not carry much weight. A new academic paper returns to…

The Times of India

Andrew aide advised Epstein to omit conviction on China visa form, files suggest

Epstein files release shows David Stern advised against mentioning ‘being denied previously or criminal charges’

The Guardian - UK

China has extracted 1000g of uranium from just seawater - targets "unlimited battery life" by 2050, tapping into 4.5 billion tons of aquatic uranium

The oceans hold vast uranium resources, and China’s recent extraction milestone is a start but does not yet ensure a large-scale fuel supply.

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White House proposes new taxes to boost US shipbuilding

The Trump administration has proposed a new set of cargo taxes on goods entering the United States.

Roll Call

The market is 'looking a bit messy': Bike industry insider warns of flood of carbon frames and the effect of US politics on industry

Head of product at Standert looks at the shifting sands affecting the cycling industry in 2026

Cycling Weekly

China Is Banning The 'Yoke' Steering Wheel

The yoke-style steering wheel was the hot new thing just a few years ago. Tesla pioneered the idea, with its dramatic chopped tiller debuting in the refreshed Model S and Model X in 2021. Since then, we’ve seen automakers like Lexus follow suit in the US.

Motor1

China’s Next Safety Target May Be Yoke Steering Wheels

A new safety standard draft from China requires rim impact test points yokes don’t have, so they could go away as of 2027.

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CIA publishes recruitment video aimed at disaffected Chinese soldiers

Army in turmoil after Xi Jinping placed top general under investigation for suspected corruption last month

The Guardian - UK

People — and robots — are getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year in China

China is getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year, and the festivities will include robots

The Independent UK

Cooler January CPI Signals an Inflation Thaw

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.33% this morning as investors hesitate to buy the dip ahead of the release of key U.S. inflation data.

Barchart

Watch: Entire street swallowed up by gigantic sinkhole in China

A huge sinkhole opened up in China, swallowing a large section of roadway near a Shanghai construction site.

The Independent UK

CIA sabotaging Chinese military? US releases video appealing to potential PLA spies; Beijing sees red

The CIA's new Chinese-language recruitment video, targeting China's military, has sparked outrage in Beijing. The clip depicts a PLA officer disillusioned by corruption, a theme echoed by recent purges of top generals. China vows "all necessary measures" against foreign espionage, escalating intelligence rivalry amid US efforts to rebuild its China…

The Times of India

From Baikonur to Beijing: How Kazakhstan is carving out new space horizons

Kazakhstan is emerging as a regional hub for space, sharing technology, expertise, and talent, launching the Di’er-5 nanosatellite with China, and preparing to launch the Soyuz-5/Sunkar rocket.

Euronews

These charts show how Trump is isolating the US on the world stage

Analysis shows that the world is moving closer to China, as Trump’s isolationism rears its head at the United Nations

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Watch: CIA’s latest move to lure Chinese military officers to spy for US

The CIA has released a new Chinese-language video aimed at recruiting spies within China’s military, expanding its campaign to attract informants and drawing likely anger from Beijing.

The Independent UK

Japan detains Chinese fishing boat and its captain amid escalating tension

Although Japan has detained fishing boats from South Korea and Taiwan, this is the first case involving a Chinese vessel since 2022

The Independent UK

Africa leads growth in solar energy as demand spreads beyond traditional markets, report says

A report shows that Africa has emerged as the world's fastest-growing solar market even as global growth slowed last year, driven by a 60% surge in imports of solar panels from China

The Guardian - UK

Japan seizes Chinese fishing boat inside its economic zone amid Beijing rift

Japan says vessel failed to comply with order to stop, with incident coming weeks after row with China over Taiwan

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Trump to visit China in April; signals ‘very good’ equation with Xi Jinping

US President Donald Trump will be meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in April, while Xi is expected to visit the US later this year. Trump, without announcing an exact date of the meeting, described the US's relationship with China as "very good".

The Times of India

Cannonball-sized dinosaur crystallised eggs found in China

Dinosaur eggs sometimes hold surprises. In eastern China, two fossil eggs were found in red sandstone layers and later cut open for study. Instead of tiny bones inside, researchers saw hollow spaces lined with clear crystals. The discovery comes from the Upper Cretaceous Chishan Formation in the Qianshan Basin, Anhui…

LiveScience

China banned all fishing to save the Yangtze River. This 'nuclear' option appears to be working.

Decades of overfishing and habitat degradation led to huge declines in freshwater biodiversity in China's longest river, but there are signs of recovery after a fishing ban was implemented in 2021.

The Conversation

As world trade shifts to invitation-only clubs, Australia is facing tough choices

A profound shift is underway in global trade. Governments are moving beyond traditional free trade agreements open to all countries and embracing what are increasingly called “economic security agreements”.

The Guardian - UK

China’s Yangtze River shows signs of remarkable recovery after fishing ban

Doubling of fish biomass and rebounding of endangered species shows government measures starting to work, biologists say

InsideEVs

Are Western Automakers Still Cooked In The Era Of AI?

Chinese automakers have a commanding lead with electric vehicles and battery technology. AI could soon be the next big arms race.

LiveScience

China's emissions are flatlining — and may be falling — in critical turning point for biggest emitter, report says

The carbon emissions of the world's biggest greenhouse gas emitter have plateaued for nearly two years.

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