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Invasive Chinese mysterysnail found in Lake Minesa in Marshall

Body COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) staff have confirmed the presence of the invasive Chinese mysterysnail in Lake Minesa in Marshall, Mo. Staff were contacted by a concerned citizen about the presence of the prohibited...

China Just Cut Off Key Minerals — Jim Rickards Says America’s Hidden Asset Could Be the Only Answer

Washington, D.C., Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With tensions flaring over Taiwan and global supply chains, Beijing has quietly escalated its economic warfare. Last year, China restricted the export of minerals critical to U.S. industry —...

Putin praises remarkable relations among Russia, China

(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Putin praised the “unprecedented” level of relations among Moscow and Beijing in a message to Xi for the celebration of the nation’s 76th National Day. The Kremlin published the congratulatory message from Putin to Xi...

N. Korea’s Leader Vows Deeper DPRK-China Relations

(MENAFN) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed his commitment to fortifying ties with Beijing in a message sent to Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking China’s 76th National Day, according to a local news agency on Wednesday. In his...

North Korea Pledges Stronger China Ties

(MENAFN) North Korea has pledged to reinforce its relationship with China, according to a report by a North Korean news agency on Tuesday. During talks with China’s Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on Monday, North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui...

Poland Says China’s Influence Key to Ending Ukraine War

(MENAFN) Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski stated on Monday that Beijing holds the unique ability to compel Moscow into agreeing to a ceasefire in the ongoing Ukraine conflict. "I personally believe that China is the only country that...

5G Rivalry Escalates Between U.S., China

(MENAFN) The race for 5G dominance between the US and China has sharpened as both countries gear up for the next-generation 6G technology. The United States was the first to roll out 5G in 2018, with its four major telecom carriers launching the...

Ex-German AfD Aide Faces Prison Sentence Over China Espionage

(MENAFN) A German court has handed down a sentence of four years and nine months to a former assistant of Alternative for Germany (AfD) lawmaker Maximilian Krah, after finding him guilty of espionage on behalf of China. The Higher Regional Court...

U.S. Boosts Missile Output for Possible China Showdown

(MENAFN) The U.S. is significantly ramping up its missile production capacity in anticipation of a potential conflict with China, according to a media report on Monday, citing sources with direct knowledge of the matter. The Pentagon is reportedly...

U.S. Intensifies Missile Output Amid China Tensions

(MENAFN) The United States is accelerating its missile manufacturing efforts as it braces for the possibility of a future confrontation with China, according to a report by a news agency on Monday. Citing insiders acquainted with the situation,...

Toxic Gas Leak Claims Five Lives at Chinese Factory

(MENAFN) Five people lost their lives, and three others were injured following a hazardous gas leak at a factory restroom in Hebi, located in central China's Henan Province, local authorities confirmed. The tragedy unfolded at approximately 7 a.m....

Trump says US is miles ahead from China, Russia

(MENAFN) Trump has stated that both Russia and China bridging the distance with US regarding the number of submarines. However, he stressed that US stays miles ahead. On Tuesday, he made the comments during a speech addressed to high army officers...

Putin praises Russia-China relations in message to Xi on National Day

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the “unprecedented” level of cooperation between Moscow and Beijing in a message to Chinese President Xi Jinping on the occasion of China’s 76th National Day, according to reports. “Russian-Chinese...

Putin Praises Deepening Ties with China

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday praised the “unprecedented” strength of the relationship between Moscow and Beijing in a message to Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking the 76th anniversary of China’s National Day. In the...

Putin Commends “Unprecedented” Russia-China Relations

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the “unprecedented” strength of Moscow-Beijing relations in a message to Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking China’s 76th National Day on Wednesday. In a statement published by the Kremlin, Putin...

China Unveils Record-Breaking 351,000 Gauss Superconducting Magnet

(MENAFN) Chinese scientists announced on Sunday a breakthrough achievement, unveiling a superconducting magnet that produces a steady magnetic field of 351,000 gauss. This surpasses the previous world record of 323,500 gauss, as reported by a...

China, Japan, ROK Reveal New Environmental Cooperation Framework

(MENAFN) In a significant step towards deepening environmental collaboration, China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (ROK) have launched a new joint action plan for environmental cooperation covering the 2026-2030 period, an official confirmed on...

Chinese Yuan Edges Up Against U.S. Dollar

(MENAFN) The central parity rate of China’s currency, the renminbi—commonly known as the yuan—gained 63 pips on Monday, reaching 7.1089 against the U.S. dollar, as reported by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China’s spot foreign...

Stipulated Court Order Resolves Allegations that Chinese Toy Maker Apitor Technology Co. Violated Children’s Privacy Law

The Department of Justice, together with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), announced today that a federal court has entered a stipulated order resolving a case alleging that China-based toy maker Apitor Technology Co., Ltd. (Apitor) violated the...

Two Companies and Three Executives Indicted for Fraudulently Selling Chinese Forklifts to U.S. Government as “Made in America” and Evading Tariffs

A federal grand jury in Denver returned an indictment on August 21, 2025, charging two Denver-area companies and the companies’ top executives for defrauding the federal government on sales of forklifts and conspiring to avoid paying proper...