How China is filling void left by France, US with stronger military ties in Africa’s Sahel
The appointment of China's new defence attache to Niger signals a larger move by Beijing to fortify security in Africa, ...
AFP on MSN9m
China consumption slump deepens as February prices drop
Consumer prices in China fell last month for the first time since January 2024, official data showed Sunday, as authorities ...
Live Science on MSN12d
French scientists smash China's 'artificial sun' fusion record by 25%
France's WEST fusion reactor has shattered a nuclear fusion record set by China just a few weeks ago, marking yet another ...
China maintains defence spending increase at 7.2% amid roiling geopolitical tensions
China will boost its defence spending by 7.2% this year, maintaining a steady growth rate as Beijing faces headwinds from ...
China and NATO Aircraft Carriers Deploy to Same Contested Waters
China has the largest navy in the world by hull count with over 370 vessels, including two aircraft carriers in service. Last ...
France 24 on MSN1d
New tariffs, same old trade rift: How China could retaliate against Trump
Tensions between Beijing and Washington rapidly devolved Friday after China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi made his annual ...
Opinion
Africa: Maps Showing China's Growing Influence in Africa Distort Reality - but Some Risks Are Real
Analysis - Global power dynamics in Africa are shifting, with China eclipsing the influence of the US and France. China has become Africa's single largest trading partner.
Cognac producers in France, who are losing millions of euros, are begging for negotiations with China
Cognac producers are asking the French government to start negotiations with China to resolve bilateral trade tensions, due ...
Xi’s Message: The Economy Is Strong, and China Won’t Back Down
As Chinese leaders meet in Beijing, they are striking a confident posture despite serious challenges to the economy and ...