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Afghanistan
China Launches Direct Rail Freight Route to Afghanistan
DID Press: The first direct rail freight shipment from China to Afghanistan has arrived in Herat via Iran’s railway network and the Khaf–Herat Corridor, marking a significant step toward strengthening regional trade connectivity and eliminating the need for cargo reloading…
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Election
China Rejects Trump’s 2020 Election Interference Allegations
DID Press: China has dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed allegations that Beijing interfered in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, describing the claims as “completely fabricated and groundless.” Lin Jian, spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said Beijing has…
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Government
Russia, China Conduct Live-Fire Naval Drills in Yellow Sea
DID Press: Russian and Chinese naval forces have carried out live-fire exercises during the maritime phase of the Joint Sea 2026 military drills in the Yellow Sea, including training to counter simulated attacks by unmanned aerial and surface systems. According…
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Government
China’s Possible Access to Advanced Chip Technology Raises US Concerns
DID Press: The Economist has reported on the possibility that China may have gained access to one of the world’s most advanced extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines, a technology considered essential for producing cutting-edge semiconductors and advanced artificial intelligence chips.…
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Government
Pakistan, China Strengthen Joint Counterterrorism Cooperation
DID Press: Pakistan and China have agreed to enhance cooperation in counterterrorism, internal security, and border management during a meeting between Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and China’s Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong at the United Nations headquarters in…
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Economy
$2 Trillion Arms Race to Dominate Future Wars
DID Press: A new global arms race is emerging as major powers invest trillions of dollars in advanced military technologies, marking a shift from the nuclear competition of the Cold War era toward dominance in future battlefields. According to Bloomberg,…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Bypasses Afghanistan with New Transit Corridors
DID Press: Pakistan has officially activated two new transit corridors through Iran and China, reducing its reliance on trade routes passing through Afghanistan and creating new alternatives for regional connectivity. According to reports, the two corridors became operational in April…
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Economy & Development
China Resumes Tajikistan Highway Project After New Security Guarantees
DID Press: China has resumed construction of a strategic highway project in Tajikistan near the Afghan border after several months of suspension, following new security guarantees provided by the Tajik government. The project involves the construction of a 109-kilometer section…
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Economy
Chinese Billionaire Sentenced to 30 Years in US for Massive Fraud Scheme
DID Press: A Chinese billionaire who once presented himself in the United States as a prominent critic of the Chinese Communist Party has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for large-scale financial fraud. The ruling was issued in New…
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Economy
China Imposes Export Controls on 40 Japanese Entities Over Security Concerns
DID Press: China has placed 20 Japanese entities, including the National Institute for Defense Studies, under export control measures while adding another 20 organizations, including Mitsui E&S, to a monitoring list, citing national security concerns. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce…
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