China's investment in research and development has surpassed that of the United States. For 80 years, the U.S. had the most productive scientific and technological enterprise in human history. Now, China is taking the lead in global science and technology. The problem is not that China is investing more in research, but that the US is divesting from basic, open science.
Air traffic to Central Asia grew 59.3% in 2025 from a year earlier, one of the fastest growth rates among all regions tracked. China's Belt and Road Initiative has revitalised interest in Central Asia by deepening infrastructure, trade and connectivity links across the region. Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are attracting global travellers seeking distinctive cultural experiences.
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Solar power from China has increased from 6% to more than 20% of national power generation in Cuba in the last 12 months. Cuba's model is resonating globally during the worst energy crisis in history, triggered by the US-Israel war on Iran that started on February 28.
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Wang Yi was on a five-day trip to Southeast Asia on the weekend. He told Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar's junta leader-turned-president, that China supports Myanmar in safeguarding its national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity. This year marks the first year of Myanmar's new government.
Chinese companies dominated the cityâs IPO market in the first quarter, accounting for 99 per cent of the total proceeds. According to LSEG Data and Analytics, a total of 37 companies raised about US$13.26 billion on the exchange's main board. The average daily turnover on the Hong Kong stock exchange has exceeded HK$280 billion since March.
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Journalist presents the podcast 'Hoy en EL PAĂS' and collaborates with A vivir que son dos dĂas. He was a correspondent in Paris, Beijing and New York. His book Speaks the Chinese won the Latino Book Awards for non-fiction.