Kazakhstan's future after the elections: Russia, EU or China
Kazakhstan, where power is being continuously consolidated in the president's hands, will have to continue its tough balancing act between the EU, Russia and China following the parliamentary election
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dw.com
22.08.2026
China’s new moon mission could unlock secret of lunar ice: Why that matters
The Chang'e-7 seeks to find out more about the water trapped within the moon's shadowed craters.
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aljazeera.com
22.08.2026
China eyes bid to host 2028 U.N. climate talks
Beijing has not yet made a final decision regarding the proposal for the COP33 summit, nor is there a clear timeline for doing so.
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japantimes.co.jp
22.08.2026
Trump risks China blowback with plan to choke Iran’s economy
Beijing — the main buyer of Iranian oil — will provide the biggest test of Washington's determination to follow through on its plan.
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japantimes.co.jp
22.08.2026
China rejects US claim that Myanmar analyst wrongfully detained
Min Zin was arrested on June 3 after the Chinese government invited him to attend a conference.
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aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
China hunts for lunar ice in one of solar system’s coldest places
The uncrewed mission will represent a major step toward Beijing's long-term goal of building a permanent human presence on the moon.
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japantimes.co.jp
21.08.2026
Humanoid crashes during speed test as China’s robotics industry grows
Humanoid crashes during speed test as China’s robotics industry grows
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aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
With eyes on blockade, China tests boosted presence east of Taiwan: study
China is ramping up its maritime presence in the area, an apparent bid to establish jurisdiction in the waters and counter Japan-Philippine cooperation.
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japantimes.co.jp
21.08.2026
U.S. designates American held by China as wrongfully detained
The State Department says Myanmar scholar Min Zin was detained at the airport after he traveled to Yunnan, China, in June on the invitation of the Chinese government.
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japantimes.co.jp
21.08.2026
US warns allies and China to join Iran economic pressure campaign
The United States on Thursday urged allies and China to join its campaign to isolate Iran's economy, as President Donald Trump seeks to intensify pressure on Tehran amid a stalemate in the war and gro
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france24.com
21.08.2026
South Korea seeks China’s help as Trump pushes for Kim talks
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun called for China to play a constructive role during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart in Seoul on Wednesday.
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japantimes.co.jp
21.08.2026
Iran war live: US vows toughest Iran sanctions, urges China support
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says new economic measures will 'collapse' Iranian government.
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aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
China hosts second Humanoid Robot Games as arms race with U.S. heats up
The second annual World Humanoid Games are set to take place in Beijing. It comes as tension continues to build between China and the U.S. in a technological arms-race. NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer i
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nbcnews.com
21.08.2026
Hundreds of Tibetans protest China’s ethnic unity law by shaving heads
A protest organised by hundreds of Tibetans in New Delhi led many exiles to shave their heads.
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aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Humanoid robots take centre stage in China-US tech race
Humanoid robots are at the forefront of China’s race for technological supremacy at Beijing’s World Robot Conference.
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aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
How China and Russia could hobble Trump’s plans to isolate Iran
Iran's deep trade ties with Beijing and Moscow could prove difficult for the US to disrupt, say analysts.
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aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
China: Robots box and dance at Beijing's 2026 World Robot Conference
More than 300 companies are displaying humanoid robots, industrial machines, service robots and other forms of embodied artificial intelligence at the Beijing's 2026 World Robot Conference. The five-d
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france24.com
20.08.2026
Taiwan proposes a record $35B defense budget for 2027 as China’s military pressure grows
Taiwan's government has proposes a record-high defense budget of over 1 trillion Taiwan dollars, or $35 billion, for next year
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independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Founder of China’s Evergrande jailed for life after pleading guilty to fraud
Hui Ka Yan also forfeits all his personal property and the company he set up is given hefty finesBusiness live – latest updatesThe founder of Evergrande, one of China’s largest property developers, ha
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theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Tibetan protesters in New Dehli denounce China with shaved heads and prayers
Hundreds of Tibetan exiles gathered in New Delhi on Thursday, 20 August, to protest against China’s new Ethnic Unity and Progress Law.
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euronews.com
20.08.2026