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President Xi Jinping Hosts World Leaders as China Expands Diplomatic Footprint
President Xi Jinping’s decision to host the state visits of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema and Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in China this weekend sends a significant message about China’s evolving diplomatic strategy. By bypassing the G20 summit and receiving world leaders on home soil, President Xi underscores China’s preference for conducting diplomacy through avenues where
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North Korea Unveils New Submarine with Nuclear Attack Capabilities
North Korea revealed its new submarine, named “Hero Kim Kun Ok,” which, according to the country’s leader Kim Jong Un, possesses nuclear attack capabilities. This development marks a significant milestone for North Korea in its ongoing efforts to build a nuclear-armed navy as a countermeasure against the United States and its allies in the region.
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Mexico Poised for a Historic Milestone: A Female Leader in 2024
Mexico’s political landscape is undergoing a momentous shift as it inches closer to having its first female leader. Claudia Sheinbaum, selected as the candidate for the center-left alliance Juntos Hacemos Historia, will compete against Xóchitl Gálvez, the opposition’s top contender from the center-right political alliance Broad Front for Mexico. This groundbreaking development has ignited excitement
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Australia and China Seek to Rebuild Bilateral Relations with High-Level Dialogue
Australia and China recently commenced their first high-level dialogue in three years. The meeting, held in Beijing, signifies a potential thaw in relations between the two countries, who have grappled with various issues including human rights, COVID-19 origins, and trade disputes. With a focus on trade, people-to-people links, and security, both Australia and China expressed
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Australia and Singapore on Track to Export Clean Energy: Billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes Revives SunCable Project
Billionaire entrepreneur Mike Cannon-Brookes has taken control of the SunCable project, signaling renewed hope for exporting clean energy from Australia to Singapore. Grok Ventures, headed by Cannon-Brookes, completed the acquisition of SunCable from administration and is making headway in discussions with authorities in both Singapore and Indonesia. This ambitious venture aims to construct a high
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Japan’s Resilient Space Program: Rocket Bound for the Moon Successfully Lifts Off
In a significant triumph for the Japanese space program, a rocket carrying a remarkable payload took off from the Tanegashima Space Center on Thursday morning. Overcoming weather delays and previous setbacks, this launch marks a critical milestone towards revitalizing Japan’s ambitions in space exploration. A Promising Journey Begins: After multiple postponements due to adverse weather
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