China’s Population Could Shrink to Half by 2100

China’s population of 1.4 billion people is the largest in the world, right? Not anymore. In 2023 India surpassed China as the most populous country. China’s population began shrinking in 2022, and ... Read More

China’s ‘shrinking’ population working against economic growth targets

Commsec's Chief Economist Craig James says China’s demographics are “working ... though are working against it because their population now is shrinking instead of growing. Read More

A third of China's urban population at danger due to land sinking, finds new study

where about one-third of the urban population is facing the risk of land subsidence. This issue however is not unique to China but is seen as a global phenomenon. The study predicts that China's ... Read More

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The competition’s global reach means a significant portion of the world’s population is following ... and a symbol of closer ties to the rest of Europe. To lure swiftlets, whose saliva-built ... Read More

The World’s Second Most Populous Country Battles Population “Doom Loop”

Projections indicate that by 2040, a quarter of the population ... national confines. China's economic vicissitudes will unleash pervasive global ramifications as the world's second-largest ... Read More

U.S.-China relationship is on ‘more stable footing,’ Treasury Secretary Yellen claims during meeting with Premier

After focusing on trade and economic issues for the first two days of her visit, Yellen turned to the broader U.S.-China relationship in the meeting with Li, one of China’s top leaders. Read More

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The most interesting, unusual, and captivating images from around the world. Russia and China make ... it’ll be bad news for Iran. Swiss Guards attend a training session ahead of their swearing ... Read More

China's economy grows 5.3% in first quarter, surpassing expectations

April 16 (UPI) --China's economic growth picked up slightly ... Advertisement Nevertheless, strong demand from the rest of the world for Chinese-made goods delivered a $180 billion trade surplus ... Read More

Rights and freedom

A Guardian series reporting on human rights abuses around the world and elevating the voices of those fighting for justice. Supported by Two years on and still no justice for Bruno and Dom ... Read More

The new world disorder: how the Gaza war disrupted international relations

It was suggested that the picture would make an ideal cover for any book about the confused world disorder that the ... an economic artery designed to rival China’s belt and road scheme. Read More

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He has spoken to his Chinese counterpart several times since the Israel-Hamas war began six months ago as he has sought China’s help in getting Iran to restrain proxy groups it has supported ... Read More

China's economy grew 5.3% in first quarter, beating expectations

China’s economy in the first quarter beat expectations while receiving a boost from policies and an increase in demand, the government said Tuesday. The world’s second-largest economy expanded ... Read More