Chinese FM Wang Yi Launches 2026 Africa Tour: Ethiopia to Lesotho
Chinese FM Wang Yi starts his 2026 tour in Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania and Lesotho, marking the 36th consecutive year Africa hosts China’s first diplomatic mission of the year.
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Wang Yi: Cooperation to Shape Chinese mainland-EU Ties
Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges cooperation as the core of Chinese mainland-EU relations after a call with Finland’s FM, highlighting green tech, AI and free trade.
Chinese Premier Li and Ireland’s Taoiseach Boost Trade and Tech Ties
Chinese premier Li Qiang and Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheal Martin met in Beijing to deepen trade, tech and green energy cooperation and gear up for Ireland’s EU presidency.
Chinese Mainland Bans Dual-Use Exports to Japan Over Taiwan Strait Remarks
The Chinese mainland has banned exports of all dual-use items to Japan for military users and purposes, effective today, responding to Japanese leadership’s Taiwan Strait remarks.
From Smelly Gas to Clean Energy: Chinese Mainland’s H2S Treatment Breakthrough
Researchers at the Chinese mainland’s DICP have achieved a breakthrough in hydrogen sulfide treatment, turning toxic H2S into valuable sulfur and pure hydrogen for greener chemistry.
China and ROK Strengthen Welfare Exchanges for Women and Children
On Jan 5, 2026, Peng Liyuan and Kim Hea Kyung met in Beijing to boost China-ROK exchanges on women and children welfare, alongside a new MoU to protect kids’ rights.
China’s software sector revenue jumps 13.3% in Jan–Nov 2025
China’s software-related business grew 13.3% Jan–Nov 2025 to ¥13.98T, led by IT services, cloud computing, IC design and strong regional gains.
Beijing Aims for Trillion-Yuan AI Industry in Two Years
Beijing plans to grow its AI industry past 1 trillion yuan in two years with nine initiatives boosting tech, talent and investment for a global innovation hub.
Chinese AI-Satellite System Nowcasts Storms 4 Hours Ahead
Chinese researchers unveil an AI and satellite-based system that nowcasts convective storms up to four hours in advance, boosting early warnings and disaster response.
Orban Sticks to Hungarian Path and One-China Principle
At his Jan 5 press conference, Viktor Orban laid out Hungary’s “Hungarian path”: energy security, strict migration stance, and affirmation of the one-China principle as an opportunity.