‘Liquor Capital of China’ Is Trying to Save Its Fortunes
Once celebrated for its fiery spirits, the town of Maotai has reeled from a bad Chinese economy, changing tastes and a crackdown on boozy official banquets.
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Jimmy Lai will not appeal conviction, paving way for political negotiations over release
Decision marks end of years-long legal saga for 78-year-old critic of Chinese Communist partyJimmy Lai, the prominent pro-democracy activist who was recently sentenced to 20 years in prison in Hong Kong, has said he will not appeal his conviction.The d…
Guarding The High Frontier: India’s New Bodyguard Satellites And The Future of Space Security Amid Rising Space Tensions
India is advancing its space defence capabilities by developing bodyguard satellites to shield its critical spacecraft from orbital threats. This initiative stems from heightened security concerns following recent geopolitical tensions and close encounters in space, Bloomberg News reported this week.Security agencies have engaged private start-ups to create these protective satellites, with
Iran’s Cluster Missile Strikes On Israel Fuel Suspicions of Russian, Chinese Proliferation
Iranian ballistic missiles equipped with cluster munitions have targeted Israeli territory, according to Israeli military officials. This marks the first confirmed deployment of such weapons in the ongoing conflict. The development has sparked intense scrutiny over potential external involvement from nations like Russia or China.Cluster munitions stand out as one of the most contentious armaments
Beijing Intensifies Global Arms Race With Record Defence Budget Surge To $275 billion
The Chinese government has formally announced a significant expansion of its military capabilities, allocating a record 1.9 trillion yuan, or approximately $275 billion, to its national defence budget for the 2026 fiscal year.This latest hike represents an increase of roughly $25 billion over the previous year’s figures, marking a determined effort by Beijing to narrow the technological and
Iranian Envoy Claims US Stirs Conflicts To Curb Rise of India, China, And Russia
Iran’s special representative to the office of the Supreme Leader, Abdul Majeed Hakeem Ilahi, has sharply criticised the United States, accusing it of instigating global conflicts to thwart the rise of emerging powers such as India, China, and Russia.Speaking in an interview with the news agency ANI, Ilahi asserted that Washington’s true aim extends beyond Iran. He claimed the US seeks to
China Bets on Technology to Resist U.S. Pressure
China announced a 7 percent increase in military spending and a five-year plan to try to reduce its military and industry’s reliance on Western technology.
China sets lowest GDP growth target for decades as it braces for economic slowdown
‘High-quality growth’ target of 4.5-5% outlined at Two Sessions as Chinese premier talks of complex situations at home and abroadWhat are China’s Two Sessions and why do they matter?China has set its target for GDP growth to a record low of 4.5-5%, the…
Why does Yao Ming, the 7ft 6in ex-basketballer, attend China’s Two Sessions meetings?
Among the 3,000 delegates is former athlete who sits as an independent on the National People’s CongressWhat are China’s Two Sessions and why do they matter?More generals purged as gather in BeijingAmong the generally drab lineup of mostly middle-aged …
Indian Army Gears Up For 300 More Dhanush Howitzers To Bolster Artillery Power
The Indian Army is set to significantly enhance its artillery capabilities with a major order for 300 indigenous Dhanush Howitzers.This procurement, expected to be cleared imminently by a high-level Defence Ministry meeting, aims to raise 15 full regiments equipped with these advanced 155 mm 45-calibre guns.This marks the second substantial contract for the Dhanush platform, following an earlier