China’s green tech push positions it as global growth driver

China’s sweeping advances in renewable energy and digital infrastructure are reshaping both its domestic economy and the global green transition.

Uzbekistan and the UN: Global Partnership Directions on Water Security

Water is a priceless resource, and the global demand and need for it are steadily increasing. In the present circumstances, the rational and equitable use of Central Asia’s shared water resources is a crucial factor for ensuring regional security and stability, as well as for achieving sustainable development.  The constructive proposals and practical initiatives advanced by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, aimed at addressing global environmental challenges, in particular water security, have received broad recognition and strong support from the United Nations and the wider international community. 

BYD U9 Xtreme sets world speed record

BYD has shattered world speed records for the second time in a month, cementing its place at the top of the electric hypercar race.

Uzbekistan – USA: A New Era of Environmentally Friendly and Energy-Efficient Investment Projects 

Clean and innovative projects are becoming the hallmark of Uzbek-American relations, shaping a new model of cooperation in the 21st century. 

Donald Trump spoke with the Chinese president on the phone

US President Donald Trump described his Friday phone call with the Chinese president as "great," saying it lasted nearly two hours and covered a number of topics.

Japan's generation solo: How a nation built an economy around loneliness

Masashi eats alone again, plastic barriers shielding him from other diners at this Tokyo counter built for solitude. The 32-year-old teacher slurps quietly, too drained after another 60-hour week to imagine dating.

Indonesia's QRIS transforms digital payment landscape

In just four years, QRIS has reshaped Indonesia’s payment landscape. The central bank-driven system, unifying multiple digital methods, is now used by 57 million people and accepted abroad in Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore. Its rapid success highlights Southeast Asia’s push to reduce reliance on Visa and Mastercard.

Trump, Xi eye possible meeting during APEC summit in South Korea

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping may hold their first face-to-face since Trump’s return to office, with the APEC summit in South Korea the most likely stage. Trump has linked the meeting to a breakthrough on trade, while Xi has extended an invitation to Beijing, offering both sides a chance to ease mounting strains.

US House delegation to visit China for first time since 2019

A bipartisan U.S. House delegation led by Rep. Adam Smith will visit China later this month, the first such trip since 2019. Beijing confirmed the plan on Wednesday, with Smith stressing the importance of reviving dialogue between the two powers.

China, Russia and Mongolia team up for first-ever border defence drill

China’s Defense Ministry announced that China, Russia, and Mongolia have held their first-ever joint border defense drills, dubbed Border Defence Cooperation 2025. 

Xi calls on BRICS countries to jointly defend multilateralism

Amidst transformations unseen in a century, the BRICS countries must continue to prioritize openness and mutually beneficial cooperation, standing up for multilateralism and building a shared future for humanity , Xi Jinping said in Beijing at the online summit of BRICS leaders.

Top Harvard mathematician Liu Jun leaves US for China

One of the world’s foremost statisticians, Liu Jun, has left Harvard after 25 years to take up a prestigious chair at Tsinghua University.

Vietnam celebrates 80 years of independence with huge military parade

Hanoi marked the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s independence declaration with a massive military parade on Tuesday, showcasing tanks, missile launchers, warships and aircraft before tens of thousands at Ba Dinh Square.

China and India are partners, not rivals

Putin slams Western sanctions, seeks closer China ties ahead of SCO summit

On the eve of his visit to China, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the strength of Moscow–Beijing relations, pledging deeper cooperation in politics, security, trade and culture, while warning against Western attempts to “revise” the results of World War II.

Huawei, CATL see Hungary as emerging green energy hub

Hungary’s strategic role in Europe’s green transition took centre stage at the AFCA Financial Summit Forum 2025 in Budapest.