Scientists say they have discovered two potentially record-smashing 1,000-tonne gold deposits in central and northeastern China, and more discoveries could come with the use of advanced exploration technology. If proven, these deposits could be among the largest in the world, and even surpass the largest known gold deposit in South Africa. China is the world’s…
Taiwan-based publisher Li Yanhe has been convicted on secession charges in Shanghai after nearly two years of detention, according to Taiwanese media. According to a report by Taiwan’s Central News Agency, the mainland’s Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) on Monday confirmed that Li had been indicted on secession charges and “faced a public trial in accordance…
An explosion at a Chinese food market, visited just days earlier by President Xi Jinping and during Lunar New Year celebrations, has caused an unknown number of casualties. Details about the incident in the city of Shenyang in China’s north-east Liaoning province on Sunday remain scarce, with authorities apparently suppressing any reporting. Chinese social media…
An advanced Chinese carrier-based warplane is set to make its maiden appearance at the country’s largest airshow. The fourth-generation J-15D is equipped with technology designed to counter radar and missile systems and has been described by one military news portal as the world’s “most potent carrier-based electronic attack aircraft”. “Compared with the traditional J-15, the…
A Chinese woman has emerged as one of the youngest and richest individuals in the country, having been listed on the “Hurun China Rich List 2024” with a net worth of 8.5 billion yuan (US$1.2 billion). Following the release of the mainland rich list on October 29, 35-year-old Wang Shuo quickly became the focus of…
China’s newest stealth fighter is expected to be officially unveiled at a major air show this month, announcing its entry into service. Yue Gang, a retired colonel, said it was “very likely” that the plane would be officially unveiled at the show in Zhuhai in the southern province of Guangdong. The state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation…
In a significant development, China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy executed dual aircraft carrier formation exercises for the first time in the South China Sea, as confirmed by the navy. This milestone reflects China’s ambition to enhance its naval capabilities and prepare for a wider array of complex maritime operations amid ongoing territorial disputes in…
The Chinese navy’s two active aircraft carriers – the Liaoning and the Shandong – have completed their first dual carrier exercises in the South China Sea, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Thursday. The report did not give details of the drills, but it included footage showing multiple J-15 fighter jets taking off from the Liaoning,…
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited a coastal island just across the Taiwan Strait a day after the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) wrapped up massive military drills around Taiwan. Xi inspected Dongshan county in the southeastern province of Fujian on Tuesday afternoon, state broadcaster CCTV reported. The Taiwan-facing island county has served as a regular base…