In 2024, the losses of Russian road carriers amounted to 1. 5 thousand dollars per truck. Chinese companies are displacing the RF thanks to cheap loans.
In Yunnan Province, five people were killed due to a collapse at an illegal mine. Authorities are conducting an investigation and tightening safety controls in the industry.
China is increasing transit to Europe bypassing the Russian Federation via the Middle Corridor. Kazakhstan is investing $10 billion in the development of this route by 2030.
Japan rejected accusations of militarism and expressed alarm over the strengthening of China's military. Tokyo seeks to enhance deterrence in the Asian region.
Norway has terminated a $2. 8 billion missile deal with Malaysia due to export regulations. Kuala Lumpur called it a blow to trust and is seeking a replacement.
The US, UK, and Australia will create underwater drones to protect cables and pipelines. The project will strengthen the allies' military capabilities at sea.
The explosion of a Blue Origin rocket in Florida damaged the company's only launch pad. This could delay Trump's plans for a return to the Moon by a year.
Pete Hegseth demands that NATO increase defense spending and stop being protectorates. He also noted the "alarming" military buildup of China.
Beijing has warned Brussels against imposing restrictions on Chinese imports due to overcapacity. The EU is preparing measures to protect its industry.
An F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet over Iran was likely hit by a Chinese MANPADS. The aircraft crew was rescued, and the U.S. is investigating weapon supplies by Beijing.
An American F-15E over Iran was likely shot down by a Chinese missile. The U.S. is investigating the provision of radars and technical support to Tehran by the PRC.
The Trump administration revoked the visa of a Xinhua journalist following the expulsion of a NYT correspondent from China. The publication urged both countries to reconsider the decision.
Kostyuk and Svitolina reached the Round of 16 at Roland Garros after defeating their opponents. Yulia Starodubtseva lost to Wang Xiyu and concluded her performance at the tournament.
The war with Iran has depleted US missile arsenals, and their recovery will take years. The shortage of Patriot and Tomahawk systems will persist until 2031.
In the first quarter of 2024, Xiaomi lost $5,600 on every car. Despite the losses, the company sold over 80,000 units of transport.
At the EAEU summit, Putin will discuss sanctions against Armenia due to its course toward the EU. Moscow is already restricting the import of goods and threatening to revise gas prices.
Temu has been fined 200 million euros for selling dangerous goods in the EU. The company must submit a plan to rectify the violations by August 2026.
Putin failed to reach an agreement with China on the Power of Siberia-2 pipeline despite price reductions. The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reports a drop in trade turnover and a lack of new investments.
The Office of the President showed EU ambassadors components found in Russian missiles. Ukraine calls for strengthened sanctions, including those targeting Russia's shadow fleet.
China pushed a Dutch frigate out of disputed waters near the Paracel Islands. Beijing employed electronic jamming due to a helicopter launch from the vessel.
In Henan Province, a nine-seater bus carrying 16 passengers collided with a truck. The collision resulted in 13 fatalities; investigators are currently working at the scene.
NASA plans to create residential modules and infrastructure on the Moon by 2032. The cost of the project with a permanent human presence will reach 20 billion.
The head of GCHQ stated that China is transforming into a cyber superpower and that Russia is intensifying hybrid attacks. The number of large-scale cyberattacks on Britain has increased by 50%.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi condemned unilateral US military actions and debts to the UN. Beijing calls for strengthening the organization's role instead of weakening it.
The US did not issue a visa to the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister to participate in a UN Security Council meeting. The Iranian Foreign Minister was also likely denied entry.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning called for de-escalation and negotiations following Russia's threats to attack Kyiv. Beijing considers dialogue to be the only way to resolve the crisis.
Taiwan detected 21 Chinese aircraft and ships during another patrol. The island scrambled its air force and is monitoring the movement of the aircraft carrier Liaoning.
The new Geran-4 has a range of only 450 km and requires more expensive components. The drone's reinforced fuselage has significantly complicated its mass production.
The Russian Foreign Ministry "announced" strikes on defense industry enterprises and decision-making centers in Kyiv. Foreigners were urged to leave, while the NSDC called it the terrorizing of civilians.
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's visit to Kyiv has become a signal of a future without Lukashenko. Ukraine is preparing for various scenarios on its northern border.
