Flash Floods in North Western China Kill 10 and Leave 33 Missing
Devastating northwestern China flash floods have resulted in widespread destruction, killing at least 10 people and leaving 33 missing in Gansu province. Landslides were triggered by heavy rains, and roads were destroyed, leaving thousands of residents cut off. Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered emergency officials to prioritize rescue efforts, flood control, and restoring infrastructure.
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Chikungunya Virus Outbreak in China Infects Over 7,000 People
A Chikungunya virus epidemic in Foshan's Guangdong province has already infected more 7,000 people, and infections are spreading in Hong Kong, Macao, and Hunan. China's health officials have taken extreme steps, including using drone mosquito suppression, biological agents, and pandemic-type monitoring. The mosquito-transmitted virus has raised concerns about summer public health hazards in southern China.
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Nvidia Gains U.S. Approval to Export AI Chip to China
In a major trade move, the U.S. Commerce Department has granted licenses to Nvidia to ship H20 AI chips to China. The move comes after high-level talks between Nvidia's CEO and U.S. President Donald Trump, easing fears of a billion-dollar revenue blow. The move is a partial roll back of earlier AI chip export bans.
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China Defends Russian Oil Imports Amid U.S. Pressure
China parried firmly its Russian oil buys amid increasing U.S. pressure and potential secondary sanctions. Officials claimed the deals are "legitimate and mutually beneficial," rejecting foreign interference. This is while Washington steps up scrutiny of nations that persist with close commercial ties with Moscow during the Ukraine war.
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China's Car Sales Growth Slows in July
China's automotive market expanded at a slower pace in July 2025, with hybrid car demand weakening. The slowdown is viewed by analysts as a consequence of consumers' caution as well as government efforts to end a bruising EV price war. The automakers are currently refocusing their efforts on after-sales services improvement and quality enhancement to appeal to consumers.
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Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin Discuss Ukraine Crisis
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian President Vladimir Putin before a planned summit with the U.S. and Russia. Xi welcomed new engagement between Washington and Moscow, reaffirming China's backing for a long-term, peaceful solution to the Ukraine war.
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China Expands Trade Partnerships to Counter U.S. Tariffs
Faced with new U.S. tariffs of 15% on EU products to 50% for Indian and Brazilian imports, China is diversifying trade alliances. China is strengthening ties with Latin America, Africa, Southeast Asia, and the EU. While suffering a 22% fall in exports to the U.S., China's July exports increased 7.2% year-on-year.
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China Uses U.S. YouTubers to Boost Soft Power
China is taking on hit U.S. YouTubers such as MrBeast and IShowSpeed under a new soft power policy aimed at winning over its 1.1 billion netizens. The influencers are being invited into China's cyberspace in an effort to bridge cultural gaps and encourage international interaction.
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China's July CPI Flat, Factory Prices Under Pressure
Recent financial figures show China's Consumer Price Index (CPI) remained unchanged in July, as Producer Price Index (PPI) kept lagging due to weak factory demand. Economists warn that sustained PPI weakness may point toward a broader long-term slump in the manufacturing sector.
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