China’s World-Shaking Decision: The Rare Earth Storm
While the world was focused on U.S. President Donald Trump’s essentially “dictated” ceasefire in Gaza, his 20-point “Peace Plan,” and diplomacy in Western Asia, an unexpected move from Beijing redrew the global economic map and the contours of U.S.-China relations. On October 9, China’s Ministry of Commerce announced a new decree dramatically restricting the export […]
New Partnership for Beşiktaş Esports: A Strong Collaboration with Havit
Beşiktaş Esports has signed a major sponsorship agreement with Havit, one of the leading brands in the global technology industry. The partnership, which covers the club’s entire esports division, marks a strategic step for both Beşiktaş’s digital presence and the gaming ecosystem in Turkey. The signing ceremony, held at Vodafone Park, was attended by Beşiktaş […]
Chinese premier attends 80th anniversary celebrations of Workers’ Party of Korea
Chinese Premier Li Qiang attended the 80th anniversary celebrations of the Workers’ Party of Korea, held on Thursday and Friday in Pyongyang. Li, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attended the celebration ceremony and watched grand mass gymnastics, artistic performances, and military […]
“Golden Week” Tourism Surge Highlights New Consumption Trends in China
A South Korean viewer, Kim Min-jun, was drawn to the sea of clouds, red cliffs, and green meadows in Chenzhou, Hunan after seeing them on a travel program—so he traveled to China this October to experience them firsthand. His family trip happened to overlap with China’s extended National Day “Golden Week”, which ended on Wednesday. […]
Westlake Winter School in Geometric Measure Theory (GMT)
This intensive winter program combines crash courses, mini-courses, and plenary lectures delivered by leading experts in the field. Participants will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of rectifiability, engage with established scholars, and explore recent advances in geometric measure theory. The school particularly welcomes graduate and PhD students with strong interests in measure theory, […]
The Role of Biofuels in ASEAN’s Energy Future
By Mehmet Enes Beşer As ASEAN countries race along their pursuit of cleaner, diversified energy systems, biofuels are a politically appealing, domestically sourced answer to rampant fossil fuel prices and greenhouse gas emissions. From Indonesia’s massive palm oil plantations to Thailand’s cassava fields that churn out ethanol, the region is blessed with biomass resources theoretically […]
National Intelligent Connected Vehicle Test Zone in Wuhan
The National Intelligent Connected Vehicle Test Zone (国家智能网联汽车武汉测试示范区) is one of China’s pioneering centers for the development and testing of autonomous and internet-connected vehicle technologies. Officially launched in 2019, the center pursues two main objectives: leveraging Wuhan’s position as one of China’s most important automotive hubs to transform the traditional automobile industry into smart mobility, […]
Former Minister Sentenced in First Instance to Death in order to Bribery
The Supreme People’s Court announced on September 28 that the Changchun Intermediate People’s Court in Jilin Province has publicly delivered its first-instance verdict in the bribery case against Tang Renjian, former Party Secretary and Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. Tang has been convicted of bribery and sentenced to death with a […]
The Historical Development of Turkiye-China Diplomacy
Author: Emrah Zorba Although there were occasional diplomatic contacts between the Ottoman Empire and China, formal relations were never established. Despite attempts to initiate official ties, no diplomatic treaties existed between the Ottoman state and China. At that time, bilateral relations were mostly conducted through third parties. While there were no official links, commercial relations […]
2025 Great Rivers Forum – Global Water Security and High-Quality Development
The 2025 “Great River Dialogue,” which commenced on September 26 in Wuhan, China, aimed to foster international collaboration on sustainable development, ecological protection, and cultural exchange among major river cities. The forum underscored the critical role rivers play, not only as vital natural resources but also as symbols of cultural identity and historical continuity that […]