Born of a Factory Mistake, This Sad Toy Horse Captures China’s Mood
A manufacturing error turned a Lunar New Year toy into an unlikely emblem of workplace fatigue.
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China has lifted sanctions from six serving British MPs and peers, Starmer says
Starmer confirms immediate removal, but it is unclear if sanctions remain on former MP, academic and barristerUK politics live – latest updatesChina has lifted the sanctions it imposed on serving British MPs and peers in a significant sign of warming r…
Trump Tells U.K. and Canada That Boosting Trade With China Is ‘Dangerous’
The leaders of both countries have recently visited Beijing seeking to strengthen economic ties, as tensions with the United States rise.
UK politics: Starmer shrugs off Trump’s criticism of ‘very dangerous’ deal with China – as it happened
Prime minister suggests US president was ‘talking more about Canada’ when asked for reaction to Beijing visitProminent Hong Kong and Uyghur activists living in exile in the UK have accused Starmer of seeking China’s desperate approval, after the prime …
Sad Horse Toy Goes Viral in China
A frowny-faced horse plushie, the result of a factory mistake, has become the internet’s unofficial mascot for the Lunar New Year. Fans say it resonates with overworked office employees.
Xi’s Military Purge May Set Back His Taiwan Ambitions
By ousting his top generals, Xi Jinping has secured absolute control but also hollowed out the command structure preparing for possible war over Taiwan.
Bangladesh Air Force Partners With China’s CETC For Indigenous UAV Factory And Tech Transfer
China has deepened its military cooperation with Bangladesh through a significant pact signed between the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) and China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) International. This agreement paves the way for establishing a cutting-edge unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturing and assembly plant in Bangladesh, complete with technology transfer provisions.The pact
Starmer And Xi Forge Ahead With ‘Long-Term Strategic Partnership’ Despite Tensions
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing marks a significant diplomatic outreach, with both leaders committing to a "long-term and strategic partnership".The encounter, held on Thursday, underscores London’s intent to bolster economic ties amid domestic growth pressures, even as longstanding frictions persist.Starmer emphasised the linkage between UK
Panamanian Court Strikes Down Hong Kong Firm’s Canal Contract
The ruling delivers a victory to President Trump, who has said he wants the U.S. to control the canal, and a blow to the longtime ports operator, CK Hutchison.
Trump says ‘very dangerous’ for UK to do business with China, after Starmer hails progress in Beijing
US president warns against closer ties with China during British PM’s trip to secure lower tariffs and better market accessDonald Trump has warned the UK against doing business with China, just hours after Keir Starmer lauded the economic relationship …