China

China Calls For Oil Trade In Yuan Currency At Gulf Summit

Chinese president, Xi Jinping, is on a 3-day visit to the Middle East which is the first visit since 2016. During Xi’s visit, he called upon its Arab friends that China seeks to purchase oil and gas in yuan, a move that would help Beijing’s goal of internationalizing its currency and decrease the influence of the U.S. dollar on global trade. 

China Reveals First Ever Hard X-ray Photo Of The Sun

The Chinese Academy of Sciences recently published an image of the sun in a unique fashion. There has never been such imaging of the sun before this. It released a very interesting Hard X-ray Image of the biggest star of our solar system. The instrument used is called HXI or Hard X-ray Imager.

China Is Developing New Nuclear System To Power Moon Base

China is advancing forward like no other country on the planet. The aim of it is to set up lunar research centers by 2028. China will establish a lunar research station, eight years earlier than anticipated. The landing mission included running scientific tests like 3D printing lunar dust, followed by others in near future.

Joe Biden And Xi Jinping Meeting Prepared Through Back-Channel

Advisors to the Biden administration opened back-channel communications with a senior Chinese diplomat, after Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan in August, reports the Wall Street Journal. Beijing widely cut communication to the US and both sides were looking for reengament.

China: Schools Closed As Covid Increased In Key Province

The covid virus has once again resurfaced in an important Chinese province. The province of Guangdong is a south-eastern province located at the coasts of China. The surge in the covid cases have caused fear among the citizens and the authorities as the virus may have modified itself and caused more damage.

China Installs New Premier: Li Qiang

Li Qiang is taking over as China’s premier, the second highest ranking position in China’s political system. In his new role he will monitor all branches of the Chinese government.

US Nuclear Chief Warns About China’s Nuclear Weapons Program

China is developing its nuclear weapons at a faster rate than the US, according to the recent statement by The Commander of US Strategic Command. The development is dangerous amid an intense security competition between China and the US over Taiwan. Charles Richard called it a “near-term problem,” as China continues to threaten regional security.