China arrests US researcher it says is suspected of ‘spying’
Beijing’s Foreign Ministry confirms US reports about detention of scholar focusing on politics of neighbouring Myanmar.
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US lists China’s BYD, Alibaba, Baidu as ‘Chinese military companies’
Chinese embassy in Washington, DC, condemns designation, calling it ‘discriminatory’.
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Floods tear through homes and farmland in China’s Guizhou province
Drone footage shows entire neighbourhoods, roads and farmland submerged by floodwaters in China’s southwestern Guizhou.
Published On 8 Jun 2026
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China’s Xi Jinping and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un meet in Pyongyang
Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met on Monday at a rare summit in Pyongyang.
Published On 8 Jun 2026
Nuclear risks rise as powers expand and modernise arsenals, study finds
Nuclear states walking away from disarmament commitments amid heightened escalation dangers, leading institute warns.
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Al Jazeera explains China-North Korea ties as Xi visits Pyongyang
China’s Xi Jinping is visiting North Korea for the first time in seven years.
Published On 8 Jun 2026
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North Korea needs China for survival, but why does Beijing need Pyongyang?
Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea as Beijing aims to boost ties amid growing Pyongyang-Moscow relations.
China’s Xi Jinping arrives in North Korea on rare state visit
A cheering crowd dressed in festive attire welcomes the Chinese leader at Pyongyang’s main square.
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How have countries around the world responded to the US-Israel war on Iran?
The war, which has entered its 100th day, has triggered global energy crisis, drawing concerns from world leaders.
Why is Chinese President Xi Jinping visiting North Korea now?
The Chinese leader is making his first trip to Pyongyang in seven years, amid significant military developments.
North Korea’s Kim orders navy to build 10,000-tonne destroyer: State media
Kim Jong Un has continued to visit military sites before a visit by China’s Xi Jinping on Monday and Tuesday.
