Ancient Chinese Parents Named Babies ‘Dog’ and ‘Pig’ to Protect Them
Ancient Chinese parents gave babies humble nicknames like Dog and Pig, believing unflattering names could protect them from illness and bad luck.
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Susan Thornton Says Trump-Xi Summits Are Only Guardrail in US-China Ties
Former diplomat Susan Thornton says leader-level meetings remain the key safeguard for communication and stability in US-China relations.
US Stocks Suffer Worst Day Since July as Inflation Hits 3.7%
US stocks fell sharply after inflation rose to 3.7%, above forecasts, lifting expectations of another Federal Reserve interest-rate hike.
China’s Comac forecast to secure 5% of global passenger fleet by 2045
China’s Comac is forecast to hold 5% of the global passenger fleet by 2045, while Airbus and Boeing retain market dominance.
Marco Rubio to visit Mumbai, Jamnagar to advance India-US energy ties
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Mumbai and Jamnagar from October 17 to 22 for energy cooperation, strategic talks and investment.
Peru promotes $844 million Corio port as US, Chinese, Indian firms show interest
Peru is promoting the $844 million Corio deep-water port in Arequipa after investors from China, the US, India and other countries showed interest.
Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by eight wickets, Kusal Mendis hits unbeaten 87
Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third T20I as Kusal Mendis hit an unbeaten 87, ending Pakistan's series win at 2-1.
Trump Eases Russian Diesel Sanctions, Potentially Giving India Leverage: Analysts
Eased US sanctions on Russian diesel exports could give India leverage in talks with Washington over discounted Russian crude purchases.
British Council to Resume IELTS Exams in China After Four-Day Cancellation
IELTS exams in China will resume Wednesday after four days of cancellations caused by technical problems, with free make-up sessions and cost
Some US CEOs Decline Shenzhen APEC Events Amid Schedule Uncertainty, Sources Say
Some US executives may skip China’s Shenzhen APEC summit over limited schedule details, few expected breakthroughs and uncertain business meetings.
China Mobile’s Hohhot Hub Triples Capacity to 20,100 Petaflops Amid AI Push
China Mobile expands its Hohhot data centre to 20,100 petaflops, including 16,700 petaflops for AI, in a US$403 million project.
China-EU Trade Deal Temporarily Averts Trade War After Weeks Of Talks
China and the EU strike a trade deal capping Chinese hybrid car exports while reducing tariffs on European goods and easing retaliation fears.
China’s desalination plant cuts energy use 60%, turns waste brine into salt
A Hebei desalination plant cuts electricity use by 60% while converting waste brine into fresh water and industrial salt.
China’s Central Committee Includes 34 Energy-Sector Members, Data Shows
China's energy specialists are gaining influence in top Communist Party ranks as AI expansion and geopolitical tensions raise energy's strategic
China’s CXMT Reports Progress on Denser 4F Memory Chip Design
China's CXMT reports progress on a 4F memory-cell design and plans a server-memory product using the structure by the end of 2026.
Pakistan eye T20I series seal against Sri Lanka after Farhan’s 89
Pakistan lead Sri Lanka 1-0 as they chase a series-clinching win in the second T20I at Rawalpindi after Sahibzada Farhan's 89.