Protests erupt in China’s Guizhou province over cremation mandate

Volkswagen has announced the completion of a new R&D centre in Hebei, eastern China, enabling the company to develop new cars entirely outside Germany for the first time in its history. This move aims to strengthen its position in the world's largest auto market.

A robot showcased during Ouagadougou's Digital Week was falsely claimed on social media to have been entirely designed in Burkina Faso, when in fact it was imported from China. This misinformation has raised concerns about the authenticity of local technological advancements.

President Donald Trump has engaged in discussions with leaders from Japan and China amid rising tensions over Taiwan, a region that both China and Japan have significant interests in. This dialogue reflects the complexities of international relations in East Asia, particularly concerning Taiwan's status.

A recent incident involving an Indian woman at a Chinese airport highlights ongoing tensions related to territorial sovereignty, as Chinese border officials denied her transit rights, sparking a debate over the implications of such actions on diplomatic relations between China and India.

China has successfully launched the Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to assist in the return of three astronauts who were stranded on the Tiangong space station after their Shenzhou 20 spacecraft was damaged by space debris. This mission aims to ensure the safe retrieval of the astronauts following a delay in their scheduled return due to the incident.

Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed Beijing's claims over Taiwan during a phone call with former U.S. President Donald Trump, emphasizing that Taiwan's return is an integral part of the post-war international order. This conversation comes amid escalating tensions regarding the self-governing island, which China considers part of its territory.

President Trump announced plans to visit China in April and host Chinese President Xi Jinping later next year, following a discussion that focused on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and U.S. agricultural exports, particularly soybeans.

An Ethiopian volcano has erupted after being dormant for 12,000 years, with reports indicating that smoke from the eruption is heading towards China. This significant geological event marks a notable change in the region's volcanic activity.