China's 2026 gaokao exam saw a decline to 12.9 million candidates from 13.42 million in 2024. The shift reflects a rational repricing of systemic risk by households, who are increasingly prioritizing clear career paths in the public sector over traditional private sector routes.
Donald Trump has threatened 'tremendous economic consequences' for countries trading with Iran, labeling it an 'Economic D-Day.' Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi dismissed the threat as a diversion from U.S. debt and internal economic crises.
Taiwan's government has proposed a record 1.12 trillion Taiwan dollar defense budget for next year, a 18% increase aimed at deterring Chinese military pressure. The plan, which exceeds 3% of GDP, faces a review process in the opposition-controlled legislature.
A Fifa sorteou os confrontos da fase preliminar da repescagem internacional para a Copa do Mundo Feminina de 2027. Dez seleções disputam três vagas finais. O Maracanã, no Rio de Janeiro, foi confirmado como palco da abertura e da grande final do Mundial.
A 33-year-old woman operating a pet training facility in Ta Kwu Ling, Hong Kong, was mauled to death by a one-year-old mongrel. CCTV footage captured the attack, which occurred after the victim attempted to return the dog to its cage.
Following recent arrests involving beauty chain Opatra London, legal experts clarify that high-pressure sales tactics in Hong Kong can constitute criminal offenses under the Trade Descriptions Ordinance if they impair a consumer's freedom of choice.
Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital reports that 90% of severe heart failure patients treated with iPSC-derived heart muscle cells showed improved cardiac function at 12 months compared to a control group, according to a phase 2 study published in Nature Medicine.
Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui warns that Japan's potential shift toward nuclear armament and accelerated remilitarization threatens regional stability and could ignite an arms race in Northeast Asia.
Angesichts der US-Drohungen von Donald Trump gegen den Iran reagiert China offiziell zurückhaltend. Experten gehen davon aus, dass Peking seine wirtschaftlichen Verbindungen zu Teheran trotz des US-Drucks nicht abbrechen wird.
China droht der EU mit Vergeltung im Zuge der Untersuchung zur geplanten Übernahme der Ceconomy-Gruppe durch JD.com. Peking untersagt zudem die Kooperation mit EU-Auskunftsersuchen und kritisiert die Informationsanforderungen der Kommission als überzogen.
Xu Jiayin, fundador de Evergrande, ha sido condenado a cadena perpetua en China por fraude financiero, sobornos y desfalco. El tribunal de Shenzhen impuso multas masivas a la empresa y sentencias de prisión a otros cinco ejecutivos por la crisis del grupo.
Donald Trump droht Ländern, die das iranische Regime unterstützen, mit einem beispiellosen Wirtschaftskrieg. Er reagiert damit auf das scheiternde Ziel, den Iran militärisch zu besiegen und eine neue Ordnung im Nahen Osten zu etablieren.
President Donald Trump announced a new economic campaign to isolate Iran, threatening secondary sanctions on countries trading with Tehran. The move follows a shift in strategy after military strikes reached their effectiveness limit, potentially straining US-China relations.
India's crude oil imports from Russia have dropped significantly in August as China increases its intake of Russian seaborne crude. This shift has pushed India's total crude imports to their lowest level since the start of the Iran conflict, threatening Asian fuel supplies.
Im Jahr 2025 flossen rund 6,1 Milliarden US-Dollar in den Sektor humanoider Roboter, eine Vervierfachung gegenüber dem Vorjahr. Trotz fehlendem Massenmarkt treiben demografischer Wandel und industrielle Wettbewerbsfähigkeit die Entwicklung voran.
Chinese start-up SpaceSail has secured 7 billion yuan ($1 billion) in a record funding round, valuing the company at 50 billion yuan. The firm plans to expand its Qianfan satellite network to compete with SpaceX's Starlink project.
FBI data indicates a 10 percent decrease in reported anti-Asian hate crimes, falling from 379 in 2024 to 339 in 2025. Despite the decline, advocates warn that figures remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels, with many incidents going unreported.
Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company (Haeco) and China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC) have signed an MOU to launch an aircraft engine maintenance centre in Hong Kong, focusing on quick-turn services and engine asset management to strengthen the city's aviation hub status.
El distrito de Haidian en Pekín funciona como un centro neurálgico donde convergen la Escuela Central del Partido Comunista, universidades de prestigio y gigantes tecnológicos, formando a la élite que gobernará China y consolidando el poder del PCCh.
China's Ministry of Justice has officially condemned an EU investigation into Chinese firms under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), labeling it as undue extraterritorial jurisdiction and prohibiting compliance with the probe's information requests.
The White House is targeting Chinese goods rerouted through third countries like Mexico and Vietnam using AI-driven detection. However, analysts argue this ignores the core issue of China's undervalued yuan, which continues to drive massive global trade imbalances.
President Donald Trump stated that artificial intelligence could surpass the internet in scale, urging regulation that avoids stifling growth while defending rapid data center and power plant construction across the U.S. to maintain a lead over China.
President Donald Trump is urging Congress to pass the CLARITY Act to maintain US competitiveness in crypto. While industry leaders like Brian Armstrong support the bill, Senator Ruben Gallego has raised concerns regarding ethics and the legislative process.
Engineer Zhang Xianzhe warns in a Norinco journal paper that AI hallucinations cause models to invent false aircraft specs and error-prone radar data, risking strategic military miscalculations.
