Türkiye in Mao Zedong’s Book `New Democracy`
Translated by Onurcan Balcı The Chinese Revolution holds a special place in the history of world revolutions both theoretically and practically. With the national democratic revolution led by Sun Yat-sen, a new door in history was opened, and this door was flung wide open by the Chinese Communist Party under the leadership of Mao Zedong. […]
Türkiye and China Increase Weekly Passenger Flight Rights to 49
A new memorandum of understanding has been signed between Türkiye and China in the field of civil aviation, significantly expanding air travel capacity between the two countries. According to the agreement, the number of weekly passenger flight rights has been increased from 21 to 49 — marking the first such expansion in 15 years. The […]
US and China Cut Reciprocal Tariffs to 10% in 90-Day Reprieve
Highlights from US-China Trade Talks 📅 May 14, 2025✍️ Written by Arendse Huld | Posted by China Briefing⏱ Reading Time: 7 minutes 🧊 Breakthrough in US-China Trade Tensions In a major breakthrough, China and the US have struck a pivotal deal to slash reciprocal tariffs, cooling trade tensions and signaling a potential thaw in the […]
The Power of Music in Our Brains: Neuro-Resonance Theory
A groundbreaking international study co-authored by psychologist Caroline Palmer from McGill University suggests that our brains and bodies don’t just perceive music; we physically resonate with it. This discovery, grounded in findings from the fields of neuroscience, music, and psychology, supports the concept of Neuro-Resonance Theory (NRT). NRT argues that musical experiences, rather than being […]
Place Names in China Featuring “Yin” and “Yang”
The concepts of “Yin” (阴) and “Yang” (阳) are among the oldest philosophical ideas in Chinese culture. They embody the principle of the unity of opposites and represent the profound wisdom of the East. As Laozi stated in the Dao De Jing: “Dao gives birth to One, One gives birth to Two, Two gives birth […]
Retired Marine Colonel Tian Shichen: Traditional Alliances Limit Türkiye’s Potential
Chinese retired naval colonel and academic Tian (Andy) Shichen spoke about the recent geopolitical developments. Tian, who is also the founding president of the Beijing-based Global Management Institute, made evaluations on the risks in the South China Sea and the consequences of tariffs on the global level. Touching on the relations between Türkiye and China, […]
ADB Officially Welcomes Türkiye as Regional Member
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has officially welcomed Türkiye as its newest regional member, marking a significant expansion of the bank’s presence in Central and West Asia. This development is expected to enhance regional cooperation and economic integration, aligning with ADB’s mission to promote sustainable and inclusive growth across Asia and the Pacific. Türkiye’s transition […]
Schwarzman Scholars Program 2026/27 (Fully Funded)
If you’ve ever dreamed of studying in China at one of the world’s most prestigious universities, here’s your chance.The Schwarzman Scholars Program 2026/27 is now open for applications — and yes, it’s fully funded. Hosted at the renowned Tsinghua University in Beijing, this elite program offers a unique one-year Master’s degree experience. Inspired by global […]
Türkiye’s Leading University Joins China’s Moon Program
Middle East Technical University (METU) has joined forces with Chinese institutions to develop micro exploration robots to take part in China’s Chang’e-8 mission, which will land on the south pole of the Moon in 2028. Developed in collaboration with different engineering departments of METU and ROMER (Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Application and Research Centre), these […]
The Book List from Historical Travelogues to the Present
In a recently held event titled “On China: Observations and Proverbs”, enlightening talks were given on Chinese culture, along with book recommendations focused on Turkish travelers who had written about China in various historical periods. The works recommended during the event serve as a guide for those who wish to understand China both historically and […]