Hong Kong Authorities Aim to Confiscate $16 Mln from Jimmy Lai
The forfeiture hearing is scheduled to take place on July 8
China
China Tests Microwave Charging System for Drones in Flight
A new prototype from Xidian University shows how wireless energy transmission could extend drone flight time despite current efficiency challenges
Uyghur Camp Survivor Criticises UK Over China Embassy Plans
Former detainee warns Britain risks undermining democratic values by strengthening ties with Beijing
Humanoid Robot Beats Human World Record at Beijing Half-Marathon
Record-breaking performance highlights China’s growing dominance in humanoid robotics and AI innovation
Chinese Workers Protest in Russia Over Unpaid Wages
Rare demonstration highlights growing tensions over labour conditions on major Russian energy projects
China, Central Asia Struggle to Contain Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak
Authorities tighten controls as cross-border livestock movement fuels concerns over wider spread
Russia and China Veto UN Bid to Protect Shipping in Strait of Hormuz
Bahrain-backed proposal fails despite majority support, as geopolitical tensions and oil supply risks intensify ahead of Trump’s deadline
Russia and China Veto UN Resolution on Strait of Hormuz Ahead of Trump Deadline
Security Council divisions deepen as Moscow and Beijing reject Bahrain-backed proposal despite mounting global energy and security concerns
China’s StarVision to Launch “Samarkand 2028” Satellite for Uzbekistan in May
Uzbekistan is also preparing to send its first astronaut into space
China Eastern Launches Shanghai–Tashkent Route
The aircraft was welcomed with a traditional water salute
China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan Railway Targeted For 2030 Launch
Construction of the railway began in 2023
Uzbekistan Advances Water Infrastructure Overhaul with China’s LEO Group
Tashkent advances water management reform with new pumping stations and engineering technopark plans
Uzbekistan, China’s Hainan Xintanbo Eye New Investment Projects in Andijan
Tashkent and Chinese investors discuss real estate and infrastructure initiatives to boost regional development in eastern Uzbekistan
China Approves Ethnic Unity Law Promoting Mandarin Nationwide
New legislation approved by China’s parliament will require schools to prioritize Mandarin, drawing criticism from minority rights advocates
Uzbekistan, China’s ZTE Sign Cooperation Deal on Telecom and Data Centers
Agreement signed at Mobile World Congress focuses on next-generation telecom technologies and digital infrastructure modernisation
China Unveils Sweeping Reforms to Tackle Population Decline
China has introduced a sweeping five-year plan aimed at creating a “childbirth-friendly society” through expanded childcare, healthcare and family support policies
China Plans New Law Promoting Mandarin as Main Language Nationwide
Proposed legislation in China would expand the use of Mandarin in schools and public life, affecting ethnic minority languages
Xi’s Military Purge Could Hinder China’s Taiwan Ambitions, Analysts Warn
A sweeping crackdown on senior PLA officials could weaken China’s short-term military readiness despite consolidating Xi Jinping’s control
Jimmy Lai Jailed for 20 Years in Hong Kong for Collusion and Sedition
Dozens queued for days to attend the hearing
China’s TBEA to Modernise Three Hydro Plants in Tashkent
The combined capacity of the plants will rise to 32.4 MW
U.S. Senators Call for Pentagon Review of SpaceX Over Alleged Chinese Investment
SpaceX plays a critical role in U.S. national security
Chinese Rocket Splashes Down in South Pacific after UK Emergency Preparations
Britain prepared emergency systems as uncontrolled Chinese Zhuque-3 rocket re-entered Earth’s atmosphere
China’s Low-Cost EVs and E-Commerce Goods Flood Latin America, Triggering Trade Backlash
Governments in Brazil, Mexico and Chile move to curb Chinese imports as trade deficits widen and local industries face growing pressure
Octopus Energy Strikes Landmark Deal to Supply Renewable Power in China
UK’s largest energy supplier partners with Chinese state-backed utility as Britain seeks closer economic ties with Beijing