China
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worldHexagonal Diamonds Created in Lab, Fish Shrink Due to Climate
Chinese scientists synthesize hexagonal diamonds harder than natural ones, while warming oceans drive fish to shrink in size, threatening global fisheries.
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worldVietnam Faces Flight Cuts Amid Jet Fuel Crisis
Vietnam braces for April flight reductions as China and Thailand halt jet fuel exports, threatening aviation stability and driving prices above $157 a barrel.
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worldChina's Q1 2026 Data Shows Strong Exports, Weak Domestic Demand
Industrial output surged 6.3% YoY and retail sales rose 2.8%, but auto sales plunged 26% and property investment remains deeply negative - highlighting China's widening external-domestic demand gap.
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financeChina's Growth Target Signals Structural Shift
China's 2026 growth target of 4.5-5% reflects a strategic pivot amid shrinking labor supply, aging demographics, and rising inflation pressures.
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financeChina Controls 60-70% of Global Lithium Refining - The EV Supply Chain Chokepoint
China dominates lithium chemical conversion-turning raw spodumene and brine into battery-grade lithium carbonate and hydroxide-despite holding just 21% of global mine output.
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worldChina's Fishing Fleet Formations Signal Gray-Zone Pressure on Taiwan
Satellite data reveals coordinated Chinese fishing vessels in the East China Sea, raising concerns over maritime militia operations and regional stability.
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worldChina Reboots Military Flights Near Taiwan After Two-Week Lull
Taiwan reports surge in Chinese military aircraft activity in the Strait after an unexplained absence, amid escalating rhetoric and strategic tensions ahead of Trump's visit to Beijing.
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techChina Greenlights First Commercial Brain Implant for Paralysis
World's first approved BCI device from Neuracle Medical Technology offers hope for paralyzed individuals to regain hand movement. Driven by thought, the technology signals a new era in assistive devices.