How China is filling void left by France, US with stronger military ties in Africa’s Sahel
The appointment of China's new defence attache to Niger signals a larger move by Beijing to fortify security in Africa, experts say China's first ever defence attache to Niger, Colonel-Major Chen Xuming,
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French scientists smash China's 'artificial sun' fusion record by 25%
France's WEST fusion reactor has shattered a nuclear fusion record set by China just a few weeks ago, marking yet another small but significant step on the road toward near-limitless clean energy. The CEA's (Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux ...
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China-US trade war heats up with Beijing's tariffs to take effect
Trade tensions between the world's two leading economies are set to escalate on Monday, as Beijing begins levying tariffs on certain US agricultural goods in retaliation for President Donald
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China consumption slump deepens as February prices drop
Consumer prices in China fell last month for the first time in a year, with authorities in the world's second-largest economy struggling to kickstart spending and trade headwinds intensifying as US
China and NATO Aircraft Carriers Deploy to Same Contested Waters
China has the largest navy in the world by hull count with over 370 vessels, including two aircraft carriers in service. Last November, France sent its only aircraft carrier, which is nuclear-powered, for a five-month mission to the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.
China maintains defence spending increase at 7.2% amid roiling geopolitical tensions
China will boost its defence spending by 7.2% this year, maintaining a steady growth rate as Beijing faces headwinds from three years of sluggish economic expansion amid mounting geopolitical challenges from Taiwan to Ukraine.
Cognac producers in France, who are losing millions of euros, are begging for negotiations with China
Cognac producers are asking the French government to start negotiations with China to resolve bilateral trade tensions, due to which the sector is losing 50 million euros per month. This is reported by Bloomberg.
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France demeaning itself playing US' game
France's only nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and accompanying warships were in the Philippines on Sunday after holding combat drills with Philippine forces in some disputed waters in the South China Sea. The show of firepower however, only made themselves look like marionettes controlled by Washington via Manila from behind the curtain.
Africa: Maps Showing China's Growing Influence in Africa Distort Reality - but Some Risks Are Real
Analysis - Global power dynamics in Africa are shifting, with China eclipsing the influence of the US and France. China has become Africa's single largest trading partner.