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Jan. 17, 2026, 12:35 a.m.
School moves High Court to get building back: For Kolkata's Chinatown, fight for school building shows dwindling of a community

The school had opened doors to CISF after court order in wake of R G Kar stir

School moves High Court to get building back: For Kolkata's Chinatown, fight for school building shows dwindling of a community

The school had opened doors to CISF after court order in wake of R G Kar stir

Jan. 16, 2026, 11:53 p.m.
Analysis of Chang'e-6 Samples Addresses Mysteries About the Far Side of the Moon.

Our nearest neighbor, the Moon, is still something of a mystery to us. For decades, scientists have wondered why it appears so lopsided, with dark volcanic plains on the near side (the side we see) and rugged, cratered mountains and a thicker crust on the far…

Analysis of Chang'e-6 Samples Addresses Mysteries About the Far Side of the Moon.

Our nearest neighbor, the Moon, is still something of a mystery to us. For decades, scientists have wondered why it appears so lopsided, with dark volcanic plains on the near side (the side we see) and rugged, cratered mountains and a thicker crust on the far…

Jan. 16, 2026, 10:42 p.m.
Canadian Political Discourse

Warning: This post might only interest 8% of you, which represents our Canadian audience. I don’t get to discuss Canadian happenings all that often, so when things of incredible import or note happen, I find a need to get itRead More The post Canadian Politi…

Canadian Political Discourse

Warning: This post might only interest 8% of you, which represents our Canadian audience.  I don’t get to discuss Canadian happenings all that often, so when things of incredible import or note happen, I find a need to get itRead More The post Canadian Politi…

Jan. 16, 2026, 10:40 p.m.
Canada Reverses Tariff On Chinese EVs

Longtime Slashdot reader hackingbear shares a report from the Washington Times: Breaking with the United States, Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff [back to 6.1%] on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products, Prime Mini…

Canada Reverses Tariff On Chinese EVs

Longtime Slashdot reader hackingbear shares a report from the Washington Times: Breaking with the United States, Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff [back to 6.1%] on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products, Prime Mini…

Jan. 16, 2026, 10:05 p.m.
Trump's Tariffs Just Opened the Door for Chinese EVs in Canada

Our neighbors to the north are slashing tariffs on Chinese EVs as tensions with the U.S. continue to rise.

Trump's Tariffs Just Opened the Door for Chinese EVs in Canada

Our neighbors to the north are slashing tariffs on Chinese EVs as tensions with the U.S. continue to rise.

Jan. 16, 2026, 9:21 p.m.
Canada's deal with China signals it is serious about shift from US

Carney says Canada's relationship with China has become "more predictable" than that with the US, as his country searches for trade certainty.

Canada's deal with China signals it is serious about shift from US

Carney says Canada's relationship with China has become "more predictable" than that with the US, as his country searches for trade certainty.

Jan. 16, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
China Reportedly Demanding Venezuela Honor Its Debts

Chinese officials are reportedly seeking assurances that its massive loans to Venezuela will be protected after the fall of Nicolas Maduro. The post China Reportedly Demanding Venezuela Honor Its Debts appeared first on Breitbart.

China Reportedly Demanding Venezuela Honor Its Debts

Chinese officials are reportedly seeking assurances that its massive loans to Venezuela will be protected after the fall of Nicolas Maduro. The post China Reportedly Demanding Venezuela Honor Its Debts appeared first on Breitbart.

Jan. 16, 2026, 7:51 p.m.
US says Canada will regret decision to allow Chinese EVs into their market

US comments came in response to deal by Canada PM Carney to allow 49,000 EVs into Canada at 15% tariff, down from 100%.

US says Canada will regret decision to allow Chinese EVs into their market

US comments came in response to deal by Canada PM Carney to allow 49,000 EVs into Canada at 15% tariff, down from 100%.

Jan. 16, 2026, 7:34 p.m.
Global smartphone shipments rise 2.3% in Q4 2025: Samsung and Apple lead the market

The global smartphone market rebounded in Q4 2025, witnessing a 2.3% surge in shipments despite supply chain hurdles, with Samsung's impressive 61.2 million units shipped marking its strongest performance since 2013.

Global smartphone shipments rise 2.3% in Q4 2025: Samsung and Apple lead the market

The global smartphone market rebounded in Q4 2025, witnessing a 2.3% surge in shipments despite supply chain hurdles, with Samsung's impressive 61.2 million units shipped marking its strongest performance since 2013.

Jan. 16, 2026, 6:40 p.m.
China Celebrates 'New Starting Point' with Canada, Welcoming Old Friend PM Mark Carney

Chinese Premier Li Qiang embraced Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to Beijing on Thursday, telling the Canadian leader that his visit represented a “new starting point” for the previously strained relations between their countries. The post China Celebrate…

China Celebrates 'New Starting Point' with Canada, Welcoming Old Friend PM Mark Carney

Chinese Premier Li Qiang embraced Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to Beijing on Thursday, telling the Canadian leader that his visit represented a “new starting point” for the previously strained relations between their countries. The post China Celebrate…

Jan. 16, 2026, 5:33 p.m.
Canada breaks with US on China tariffs

Canada will cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for lower Chinese duties on Canadian farm expor

Canada breaks with US on China tariffs

Canada will cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for lower Chinese duties on Canadian farm expor

Jan. 16, 2026, 5:19 p.m.
Canada, China reach deal to bring in some Chinese EVs

Prime Minister Mark Carney and the federal government have reached a deal with China to allow “tens of thousands” of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) into the domestic market, in exchange for dropping the duties on canola products. According to both CBC and Re…

Canada, China reach deal to bring in some Chinese EVs

Prime Minister Mark Carney and the federal government have reached a deal with China to allow “tens of thousands” of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) into the domestic market, in exchange for dropping the duties on canola products. According to both CBC and Re…

Jan. 16, 2026, 5:15 p.m.
Canada, China strike trade deals to slash tariffs on EVs, canola

Carney is the first Canadian PM to visit China since 2017 and is seeking to rebuild ties as he looks for new markets.

Canada, China strike trade deals to slash tariffs on EVs, canola

Carney is the first Canadian PM to visit China since 2017 and is seeking to rebuild ties as he looks for new markets.

Jan. 16, 2026, 4:13 p.m.
Xi lauds 'turnaround' with key US neighbor

China and Canada have agreed to relaunch a strategic focused on trade amid growing tensions between Ottawa and Washington Read Full Article partnership at RT.com

Xi lauds 'turnaround' with key US neighbor

China and Canada have agreed to relaunch a strategic partnership focused on trade amid growing tensions between Ottawa and Washington Read Full Article at RT.com

Jan. 16, 2026, 4 p.m.
Meat may play an unexpected role in helping people reach 100

Longevity diets often focus on going plant-based, but a study in China has linked eating meat to a long lifespan, particularly among older people who are underweight

Meat may play an unexpected role in helping people reach 100

Longevity diets often focus on going plant-based, but a study in China has linked eating meat to a long lifespan, particularly among older people who are underweight

Jan. 16, 2026, 3:23 p.m.
Nvidia China market share to drastically decrease from 66% to 8%, analysts claim — export curbs and homegrown success to blame

A new report says Nvidia's presence is about to shrink drastically in China.

Nvidia China market share to drastically decrease from 66% to 8%, analysts claim — export curbs and homegrown success to blame

A new report says Nvidia's presence is about to shrink drastically in China.

Jan. 16, 2026, 2:45 p.m.
China's Proposed Megaconstellations Would Flood Orbit With 200,000 Satellites

Around 12,000 satellites are active in orbit today, most of them operated by SpaceX.

China's Proposed Megaconstellations Would Flood Orbit With 200,000 Satellites

Around 12,000 satellites are active in orbit today, most of them operated by SpaceX.

Jan. 16, 2026, 2:45 p.m.
Ontario premier slams Canada's 'lopsided' new EV deal with China

Ontario Premier Doug Ford isn’t mincing words about Canada’s new electric vehicle deal with China, saying Chinese manufacturers are gaining a foothold in the country’s auto market at the expense of Canadian workers.

Ontario premier slams Canada's 'lopsided' new EV deal with China

Ontario Premier Doug Ford isn’t mincing words about Canada’s new electric vehicle deal with China, saying Chinese manufacturers are gaining a foothold in the country’s auto market at the expense of Canadian workers.

Jan. 16, 2026, 2 p.m.
Photos of the Week: Icy Dip, Resting Goose, Campaign Bear

Robots at work and play in China, a new hall of mirrors in Paris, a flaming barrel festival in Scotland, a breached canal in England, and much more

Photos of the Week: Icy Dip, Resting Goose, Campaign Bear

Robots at work and play in China, a new hall of mirrors in Paris, a flaming barrel festival in Scotland, a breached canal in England, and much more

Jan. 16, 2026, 1:14 p.m.
Indian exports to China surge

The growth in December comes amid sharp US tariffs and warming ties between India and China Read Full Article at RT.com

Indian exports to China surge

The growth in December comes amid sharp US tariffs and warming ties between India and China Read Full Article at RT.com

Jan. 16, 2026, 12:56 p.m.
Hangul and Buddhism

We've seen numerous blockbuster videos from Julesy, but this one is the most explosive ever: "This might be the most hated film in Korea" (11:55) Julesy lays it all out in her usual magisterial manner, so I won't repeat what she already has said so clearly in…

Hangul and Buddhism

We've seen numerous blockbuster videos from Julesy, but this one is the most explosive ever: "This might be the most hated film in Korea" (11:55) Julesy lays it all out in her usual magisterial manner, so I won't repeat what she already has said so clearly in…

Jan. 16, 2026, 11:35 a.m.
US Issues Strong Statement on China-led Naval Drills With Iran

The United States issued a sharp rebuke to South Africa after the inclusion—then partial downgrading—of Iran in Chinese‑led military drills in South African waters, which created a diplomatic headache for Pretoria. China and several other BRICS countries—a gr…

US Issues Strong Statement on China-led Naval Drills With Iran

The United States issued a sharp rebuke to South Africa after the inclusion—then partial downgrading—of Iran in Chinese‑led military drills in South African waters, which created a diplomatic headache for Pretoria. China and several other BRICS countries—a gr…

Jan. 16, 2026, 11:10 a.m.
Japan protests against Chinese resource development in East China Sea

TOKYO, Jan 16 (Reuters) - China has initiated construction of a new natural resource development structure in the East China Sea between China and Japan, the Japanese for… Leggi

Japan protests against Chinese resource development in East China Sea

TOKYO, Jan 16 (Reuters) - China has initiated construction of a new natural resource development structure in the East China Sea between China and Japan, the Japanese for… Leggi

Jan. 16, 2026, 11 a.m.
Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products

Breaking with the United States, Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday.

Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products

Breaking with the United States, Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday.

Jan. 16, 2026, 10:50 a.m.
traditional bamboo scaffolding constructs temporary theater along chinese coast

elevated stilted structures respond to land-water conditions. The post traditional bamboo scaffolding constructs temporary theater along chinese coast appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

traditional bamboo scaffolding constructs temporary theater along chinese coast

elevated stilted structures respond to land-water conditions. The post traditional bamboo scaffolding constructs temporary theater along chinese coast appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

Jan. 16, 2026, 10:41 a.m.
China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi

Canola oil and electric cars are at the center of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.

China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi

Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.

Jan. 16, 2026, 10:10 a.m.
bamboo-clad guest room stretches like a cat toward water and mountains in chinese forest

Clad in reused bamboo tiles of varying tones, 'cat house' embraces a patchwork aesthetic that aligns with the playful intent of the project. The post bamboo-clad guest room stretches like a cat toward water and mountains in chinese forest appeared first on de…

bamboo-clad guest room stretches like a cat toward water and mountains in chinese forest

clad in reused bamboo tiles of varying tones, 'cat house' embraces a patchwork aesthetic that aligns with the playful intent of the project. The post bamboo-clad guest room stretches like a cat toward water and mountains in chinese forest appeared first on de…

Jan. 16, 2026, 10:05 a.m.
China protests over Philippine coast guard's Xi images

Manila (AFP) Jan 16, 2026 The Chinese Embassy in Manila said Friday it has filed a diplomatic protest against a Philippine Coast Guard spokesman over a social media post that included cartoonish images of President Xi Jinping. Coast Guard spokesman Jay T…

China protests over Philippine coast guard's Xi images

Manila (AFP) Jan 16, 2026 The Chinese Embassy in Manila said Friday it has filed a diplomatic protest against a Philippine Coast Guard spokesman over a social media post that included cartoonish images of President Xi Jinping. Coast Guard spokesman Jay T…

Jan. 16, 2026, 10:05 a.m.
French academic accused in China spying case

Paris, France (AFP) Jan 14, 2026 A French applied mathematics professor has been charged with allowing a Chinese delegation to visit sensitive sites in a case of suspected espionage, a prosecutor said on Wednesday. The lecturer at a university engineerin…

French academic accused in China spying case

Paris, France (AFP) Jan 14, 2026 A French applied mathematics professor has been charged with allowing a Chinese delegation to visit sensitive sites in a case of suspected espionage, a prosecutor said on Wednesday. The lecturer at a university engineerin…

Jan. 16, 2026, 10:05 a.m.
Russia, China unlikely to back Iran against US military threats

Paris, France (AFP) Jan 15, 2026 While Russia and China are ready to back protest-rocked Iran under threat by US President Donald Trump, that support would diminish in the face of US military action, experts told AFP. Iran is a significant ally to the tw…

Russia, China unlikely to back Iran against US military threats

Paris, France (AFP) Jan 15, 2026 While Russia and China are ready to back protest-rocked Iran under threat by US President Donald Trump, that support would diminish in the face of US military action, experts told AFP. Iran is a significant ally to the tw…

Jan. 16, 2026, 8:50 a.m.
Taiwan and US seal deal to lower tariffs, boost chip investment

Washington seeks improved access to strategic chip industry of island nation, over which China claims sovereignty.

Taiwan and US seal deal to lower tariffs, boost chip investment

Washington seeks improved access to strategic chip industry of island nation, over which China claims sovereignty.

Jan. 16, 2026, 8:50 a.m.
Canada's Carney hails 'strategic partnership' in talks with China's Xi

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney seeking to reset ties with Beijing amid global tensions and US tariffs.

Canada's Carney hails 'strategic partnership' in talks with China's Xi

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney seeking to reset ties with Beijing amid global tensions and US tariffs.

Jan. 16, 2026, 8:01 a.m.
2026 Tesla Model Y updated in Malaysia – two variants, now with 16-inch screen, black headlining; fr RM195k

Following the update of the Chinese-market Tesla Model Y earlier this month, Malaysia now, too gets the updated model that brings updated equipment, first seen on the long-wheelbase, six-seater Model Y L for China. The […] The post 2026 Tesla Model Y updated…

2026 Tesla Model Y updated in Malaysia – two variants, now with 16-inch screen, black headlining; fr RM195k

Following the update of the Chinese-market Tesla Model Y earlier this month, Malaysia now, too gets the updated model that brings updated equipment, first seen on the long-wheelbase, six-seater Model Y L for China. The […] The post 2026 Tesla Model Y updated …

Jan. 16, 2026, 5:42 a.m.
Canada's Carney hails new 'strategic partnership' with China

Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Carney after years of diplomatic tensions between Ottawa and Beijing, as both countries move to rebuild ties amid US tariff pressures.

Canada's Carney hails new 'strategic partnership' with China

Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Carney after years of diplomatic tensions between Ottawa and Beijing, as both countries move to rebuild ties amid US tariff pressures.

Jan. 16, 2026, 5:26 a.m.
Saudi to Sudan: Can Pakistan expand military footprint across Arab world?

Multiple countries have shown interest in Pakistani weapons and jets. But Pakistan won't find it easy to deliver.

Saudi to Sudan: Can Pakistan expand military footprint across Arab world?

Multiple countries have shown interest in Pakistani weapons and jets. But Pakistan won't find it easy to deliver.

Jan. 16, 2026, 4:32 a.m.
Canada's Carney begins talks with Xi in Beijing

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping began talks in Beijing, marking the first meeting between the countries' leaders in China's capital in eight years.

Canada's Carney begins talks with Xi in Beijing

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping began talks in Beijing, marking the first meeting between the countries' leaders in China's capital in eight years.