In a surprising demographic shift, China is witnessing an extraordinary trend. Cats are outpacing children. China known for its vast population is now grappling with a declining birth rate while pet ownership particularly among the younger generation is skyrocketing.

China's pet boom: Why Chinese millennials are picking pets over raising kids

China's birth rate drop as pet ownership rises; pets to outnumber children by 2030

China is battling an extreme heatwave which has not only affected people but also damaged their cars. A video of ballooning cars in China was shared on the social media platform X, and it went viral as netizens wondered why cars are appearing "pregnant".

Watch: China’s ‘pregnant’ cars go viral. Here's why they have never-seen baby bumps

China delivered their best performance at a Summer Olympics since the 2008 Games on home soil, winning the joint most gold medals with the United States and only missing out on topping the standings on silver medal count.

Paris Olympics 2024: China attain best tally since Beijing Games but USA ahead overall

Chinese Engineers successfully conducted the test run of the country's biggest cargo drone to date that's not all they also tested a helicopter taxi which is soon to open 100 kilometer route to Shanghai. Watch in for more details!

China tests largest domestically produced Cargo drone

On Tuesday, the Qilian Mountains in northwest China's Qinghai Province were illuminated by a spectacular display of light and shadow, revealing a rare natural phenomenon known as the Tyndall effect.

China witnesses rare Tyndall effect illumination Qilian Mountains

A light-driven launch system has been created by Chinese scientists for miniature robots, taking inspiration from squirting cucumbers. This robot can be used in the fields of medicine, agriculture, aerospace and even ballistics.

China develops robot which can shoot like a bullet at the sight of light

Taiwan's defense ministry reported sighting 28 Chinese military aircraft and 10 naval vessels. Twenty-two of the planes crossed into Taiwan's air defense identification zone in a 24-hour period.

22 Chinese military aircraft breach Taiwan's air defence zone

The Philippines and China traded accusations on Saturday following an encounter between their aircraft over a contested area of the South China Sea. The Philippine military strongly condemned "dangerous and provocative actions" by China's air force, while the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) said it acted professionally and legally.

South China sea tensions: Philippines slams 'dangerous' acts by China

China makes clear that the villages are there for security. In 2020, a leader of a Tibetan border county told state media that he was relocating more than 3,000 people to frontier areas that were “weakly controlled, disputed or empty.

China asserting power via settlements along its western borders, says reports

The Philippine military on Saturday accused China's air force of "dangerous and provocative actions" against one of its planes patrolling over a disputed South China Sea reef.

Chinese Air Force harass Filipino troops over disputed reef, says Manila

Authorities in China are pursuing a crime ring for allegedly stealing over 4,000 dead bodies from crematoriums and medical labs so that their bones can be used for dental grafts.

4,000 dead bodies stolen and resold in China, police probing massive crime ring

Saudi Aramco is expanding its investments in China as part of a strategic push to transform more of its crude oil into chemicals. This move is set to include additional investments in chemical plants in China this year and next.

Saudi Aramco targets more chemical plants in China

For the first time since 2014, the united states has overtaken china as Germany's biggest trading partner, signifying a shift in global trade dynamics.

US Overtakes China as Germany's top trade partner

The global trade landscape has become increasingly complex as China has formally complained to the World Trade Organization (WTO) challenging the European Union's recent decision to impose anti-subsidy duties on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs).

China takes Europe's EV tariffs to WTO as trade tensions deepen

The Chinese automotive market experienced a downturn in July, with overall sales decreasing by 5 per cent compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the China Passenger Car Association.

China auto sales lower in July, exports surge by 20 per cent

Recent earnings reports from US consumer giants reveal a significant drag from the Chinese market, despite its large population and economic potential.

Weak Chinese demand hits big corporations

#Gravitas Imagine navigating through thick forests, swarmed with mosquitoes, passing rapid river waters, wild animals and criminal gangs that rob, and kill those passing through the forest. This is what hundreds of Chinese nationals are enduring on a day-to-day basis in their quest to reach the U.S. from Central America to flee repression and risking everything for a shot at a better life and freedom.

Gravitas: Why are more Chinese seeking asylum in U.S.?

China's anti-doping agency (CHINADA) on Thursday urged the International Testing Agency (ITA) to intensify testing of U.S. track and field athletes, after American sprinter Erriyon Knighton tested positive for the banned substance trenbolone.

Paris Olympics 2024: China urges ITA to intensify testing of US athletes

A rising wave of political and religious persecution in China is compelling its citizens to seek refuge far from home, in Australia and New Zealand. According to recent data from the Australian Department of Home Affairs, over the last five years, at least 3500 Chinese students have applied for political asylum in Australia. In neighbouring New Zealand, this year, there has been a threefold increase in asylum applications from Chinese citizens. These spikes mirror the growing desperation among Muslim Chinese students to escape repression, restrictions, and persecution.

China: Muslims Flee Repression, Seek Asylum in Australia, New Zealand

A Chinese woman refused to give her consent for her husband's surgery and told doctors to end his husband's life support. The man had left his wife to live with another woman- while being married. The story has sparked a debate on social media in China.

Chinese woman tells doctors to end her husband's life support. Here's why

A Chinese state-owned enterprise on Tuesday successfully placed 18 satellites into orbit, state broadcaster CCTV reported, as China seeks to create its own version of US firm SpaceX's Starlink network.

China launches first satellites of constellation to rival Starlink, says state media

Direct flights between China and the united states are outpacing passenger demand. Despite a gradual increase in routes, planes are flying with significantly fewer passengers than before the pandemic. This mismatch between supply and demand is a growing concern for the aviation industry.

US-China flight frequency at 23.6% of pre-covid levels

The once-booming economy of China is now casting a long shadow over global markets. From tech giants to luxury brands, companies worldwide are feeling the pinch. We'll break down how China's slowdown is impacting your wallet and what it means for the global economy.

Global companies struggle amid China's economic slowdown

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