China

Country China
Capital Beijing
Continent Asia
Currency Renminbi(yuan)(CNY)
Languages Standard Chinese, Mongolian, Tibetan, Uyghur & Zhuang

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Introduction

For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. After World War II, the Communists under MAO Zedong established an autocratic socialist system that, while ensuring China's sovereignty, imposed strict controls over everyday life and cost the lives of tens of millions of people. After 1978, MAO's successor DENG Xiaoping and other leaders focused on market-oriented economic development and by 2000 output had quadrupled. For much of the population, living standards have improved dramatically and the room for personal choice has expanded, yet political controls remain tight. China since the early 1990s has increased its global outreach and participation in international organizations.

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Shaolin Temple: Abbot Shi Yongxin under criminal investigation in China - BBCShaolin Temple: Abbot Shi Yongxin under criminal investigation in China  BBC

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China is building the future of AI, not Silicon Valley, says Alibaba Cloud founder - The Economic TimesChina is building the future of AI, not Silicon Valley, says Alibaba Cloud founder  The Economic Times

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US drug supply chain exposure to China - BrookingsUS drug supply chain exposure to China  Brookings

China summons Nvidia over ‘serious security issues’ with chips - Financial TimesChina summons Nvidia over ‘serious security issues’ with chips  Financial Times

China Summons Nvidia Over ‘Backdoor Security’ Risks of A.I. Chips - The New York TimesChina Summons Nvidia Over ‘Backdoor Security’ Risks of A.I. Chips  The New York Times

China’s New Intervention Rule - Council on Foreign RelationsChina’s New Intervention Rule  Council on Foreign Relations

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Nuclear Power in China - World Nuclear AssociationNuclear Power in China  World Nuclear Association

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Exclusive: China polysilicon firms plan $7 billion fund to shut a third of industry capacity - ReutersExclusive: China polysilicon firms plan $7 billion fund to shut a third of industry capacity  Reuters

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China's leaders vow support for economy, crackdown on disorderly competition - ReutersChina's leaders vow support for economy, crackdown on disorderly competition  Reuters

China’s fast-fashion capital slows down under Trump’s trade war - theguardian.comChina’s fast-fashion capital slows down under Trump’s trade war  theguardian.com

As China goes all in on AI, tech workers scramble to learn new skills - Rest of WorldAs China goes all in on AI, tech workers scramble to learn new skills  Rest of World

Why the US is letting China win on energy innovation - The ConversationWhy the US is letting China win on energy innovation  The Conversation

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China’s Yu Zidi, 12, wins relay bronze at world swimming championships - theguardian.comChina’s Yu Zidi, 12, wins relay bronze at world swimming championships  theguardian.com

Apple got a much-needed iPhone and China boost, but expects a $1.1 billion tariff hit this quarter - CNNApple got a much-needed iPhone and China boost, but expects a $1.1 billion tariff hit this quarter  CNN

US-China talks restart as hopes grow for trade war truce extension - BBCUS-China talks restart as hopes grow for trade war truce extension  BBC

Treasury Secretary Bessent says 'we have the makings of a deal' with China - CNBCTreasury Secretary Bessent says 'we have the makings of a deal' with China  CNBC

China's PLA celebrates 98th anniversary amid President Xi's modernisation push, anti-graft drive - The Economic TimesChina's PLA celebrates 98th anniversary amid President Xi's modernisation push, anti-graft drive  The Economic Times

China’s new breed of academic paper mills promising a shortcut to grad school - South China Morning PostChina’s new breed of academic paper mills promising a shortcut to grad school  South China Morning Post

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Money, sex and a Buddhist monk: Head of China’s famed Shaolin Temple under investigation - CNNMoney, sex and a Buddhist monk: Head of China’s famed Shaolin Temple under investigation  CNN

Why interest in China’s C919 jet is taking off among Malaysia’s airlines - South China Morning PostWhy interest in China’s C919 jet is taking off among Malaysia’s airlines  South China Morning Post

China pitches global AI governance group as the US goes it alone - CNNChina pitches global AI governance group as the US goes it alone  CNN

Microsoft Used China-Based Engineers to Support Product Recently Hacked by China - ProPublicaMicrosoft Used China-Based Engineers to Support Product Recently Hacked by China  ProPublica

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