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Suzhou debuts in Budapest: a fusion of Chinese heritage and high-tech trade
Daily News Hungary
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July 9, 2025
On the afternoon of 1 July 2025, the Chinese Cultural Center in Budapest hosted a special event: the Suzhou–Hungary Cultural, Business, and Tourism Conference, which gave new momentum to Chinese-Hungarian relations and offered a unique insight...
India gets serious about stone-tainted coal in its supply chain
The Economic Times
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July 9, 2025
India is urging its coal producers to improve fuel quality amid ongoing complaints from the power sector, which sometimes receives shipments that don’t meet agreed specifications. The power ministry, which set up a panel to address the issue,...
China's market regulator promotes agricultural standardization in Zambia to deepen Sino-African ties
China Daily
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Chinese and Zambian personnel pose in front of harvested crops, showcasing the achievements and friendship from the cooperation. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China's top market regulator stepped up its efforts to promote agricultural...
Japan GDP growth rebounds to annualized 0.9% in May: JCER
Nikkei Asia
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July 9, 2025
TOKYO -- Japan's economy grew at an annualized pace of 0.9% in May from the previous month, led by private-sector capital expenditures, according to an estimate released by the Japan Center for Economic Research (JCER) on Wednesday. The growth...
India is not just a market, it’s a growth accelerator: Jennifer Richards, Aon Asia Pacific CEO
The Economic Times
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July 9, 2025
India is a “strategic growth engine” for London-headquartered professional services firm Aon, saorid its chief executive of Asia Pacific, Jennifer Richards. In an interview to ET, she said the country is a critical part of the company’s broader...
Tech Mahindra committed to invest in upskilling and reskilling local Omani talent
Times of Oman
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Muscat: India-based IT services major Tech Mahindra has a significant footprint in Oman and offers a wide range of services from 5G and AI to cloud and cybersecurity. The tech major brings global expertise to co-create innovative, future-ready...
China “Celebrates” 1st Victory After A Century Of Humiliation! Uses Every Trick In Playbook To Claim Win: OPED
The Eurasian Times
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July 9, 2025
China is the world’s second-largest economy and the third-largest military power after the US. Along with the US and Russia, China is considered to be one of the three superpowers on Earth. However, despite these impressive rankings, China has few...
China reveals ‘marshmallow’ concrete that absorbs jet crash landings softly
Interesting Engineering - New York
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July 9, 2025
Chinese scientists have developed a groundbreaking runway safety material designed to slow down aircraft during emergency landings. Nicknamed “marshmallow” concrete, this ultra-light foam absorbs an aircraft’s energy upon impact by crumbling like...
China, Brazil sign MoU to conduct feasibility study for transcontinental railway project: Brazilian ministry
Global Times
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A view of Chancay Port File photo: IC China and Brazil signed a memorandum of understanding to study a transcontinental railroad connecting Peru's Pacific coast with Brazil's Atlantic coast, as part of a strategic export route, Brazil's Ministry...
Technology opens new frontiers for China's tourism market
People's Daily Online
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Technology is opening broader horizons for the deep integration of culture and tourism, with "technology plus tourism" emerging as a new competitive arena for tourist destinations across China. The innovative tourism products and experiences this...
Chinese Black Panther II Robot Dog Breaks Speed Records; Mirror Me Challenges Boston Dynamics
Top News
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China's Black Panther II robot dog, developed by Shanghai-based startup Mirror Me, has made headlines by achieving speeds up to 10.3 meters per second during a televised demonstration. This feat not only surpasses competitors like Boston Dynamics'...
Science must be trustworthy to be transformative
The Times of India
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July 9, 2025
India’s recent launch of the Rs 1 lakh crore Research-Development-Innovation (RDI) scheme is a landmark moment for Indian science. It signals a national commitment to becoming a global innovation leader by 2047w. Along with recent reforms to ease...
China Issues Warning Over Trump Farmland Ban
Newsweek
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July 9, 2025
China warned the Trump Administration that the move to ban it and other foreign adversaries from purchasing farmland in the U.S. "will only backfire". "The United States overstretched the concept of national security in restraining other...
India to deploy 12 hypersonic missiles: Project Vishnu, BrahMos-II to power next-gen scramjet strike arsenal
Organiser Weekly
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India is forging ahead with groundbreaking advancements in hypersonic missile technology. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is currently developing 12 different types of hypersonic weapons aimed at enhancing both offensive...
China’s Temu launches South African warehouse for faster fulfilment
TechCentral
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July 9, 2025
Chinese e-commerce giant Temu on Wednesday announced that it has opened a local distribution warehouse in an effort to speed up fulfilment to South African shoppers. The move is set to increase competitive pressure on homegrown e-commerce...
India to launch 52 defence satellites by 2029, aiming surveillance over Pakistan, China & Indian Ocean Region
Organiser Weekly
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India has reportedly initiated steps to accelerate the launch of 52 satellites dedicated to defence purposes. These satellites will significantly enhance India’s ability to monitor activities across enemy territories. The Cabinet Committee on...
China urges EU to ‘rebalance mindset’ on trade relations
News.Az
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China has called on the European Union to reassess its attitude toward trade ties with Beijing, saying that the bloc’s current mindset, not the structure of China-EU economic relations, is what needs adjusting. Speaking at a regular press briefing...
Chinese air chief commends PAF’s ‘exemplary performance’ during Pak-India conflict
Dawn
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July 9, 2025
Chinese air force chief Lieutenant General Wang Gang has lauded the “exemplary performance” of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) during the Pakistan-India conflict in May. As New Delhi launched deadly air strikes on Pakistan in early May over...
India's role in BRICS strengthened as Modi attends
The Press Maldives
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July 9, 2025
Some of the key leaders of BRICS India’s influence within the BRICS bloc was further consolidated as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation in the 17th BRICS Summit in Brazil was marked by strong advocacy for inclusive development, clean...
India is 2nd highest satisfaction with democracy: Pew Survey
The Press Maldives
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July 9, 2025
India has emerged as one of the most democracy-satisfied nations globally, with 74% of Indian respondents expressing satisfaction with the way democracy is functioning in the country, according to a new report released by the Pew Research Center...