China
China is a country in Asia, home to the world's second-largest population and is the third largest country in the world by area.
As one of the oldest countries in the world, China's history spans thousands of years to the early days of civilization. In modern times, the country, now known as the People's Republic of China and under the rule of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is considered a global superpower and the chief rival of the United States. It boasts one of the world's largest militaries, with one of the largest navies, air forces, and armies on Earth, as well as the second-largest economy on Earth.
China's capital city is Beijing and its largest city by population is Shanghai. Its current leader is President Xi Jinping.
Russia and China's influence wanes in the Middle East after 12-Day War – analysis
While both countries have aimed to expand their influence in the Middle East, they have remained silent after the Israel-Iran War.
Israel calls on China to rein in Iran's military and nuclear ambitions - report
Dalai Lama set to reveal succession plan as China watches
China's Iran oil imports surge in June on rising shipments, teapot demand
China’s Middle East strategy in the shadow of the Russia-Ukraine war - opinion
The Russia-Ukraine war, by tying down Western attention and resources, has opened space for China to expand its presence in the Middle East.
Trump baffles with sudden U-turn on China buying Iranian oil
Trump appeared to undermine years of US sanctions on Iran, giving China the green light to carry on buying its oil as he seeks to bolster a ceasefire with Israel.
Learning from Ukraine and Israel, Taiwan to issue new air-raid guidance
Taiwan has been preparing air-raid shelters across the island, including in subway stations and shopping malls, after Russia's invasion of Ukraine raised new fears about a Chinese invasion.
DNA analysis reveals 4,500-year-old maternal society in China
The Fujia site shows two maternal clans linked by marriage, suggesting that nearly 5,000 years ago, women may have played a central role in governance and social cohesion.
DeepSeek aids China's military and evaded export controls, US official says
Among the allegations, the official said DeepSeek is sharing user information and statistics with Beijing's surveillance apparatus.
China develops mosquito-sized drone for covert military operations
The super-small drone resembles a mosquito in both size and appearance, measuring approximately 1.3 centimeters in length and weighing less than 0.3 grams.
Iran may need to change its tune to dig itself out of hole dug by US, Israel - analysis
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is trying to portray Iran as committed to its policies and not surrendering while mobilizing support abroad and reaching out to countries for mediation.
Russia, China skip Iran's crisis to discuss economic growth - analysis
Russia and China don’t appear to have done anything to help Iran over the last week, as Iran has been reeling from Israeli airstrikes.
China conducts first human trial of brain implant – patient controls Mario Kart
The world's smallest and most flexible BCI implant, developed in China, enables patient to play computer games through thought alone.
Iran remains diplomatically isolated five days into Israeli strikes on Tehran - analysis
Iran likely expected a lot more support by this point. However, even its friends in places like Venezuela and Russia don’t seem to be able to aid Iran very much.
Victor Wembanyama's surprising spiritual journey: Training with Shaolin monks
Photos of Wembanyama in monk's attire and shaved head attract widespread attention online.
