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Why Samsung exited China consumer electronics sales and what it means

A new report suggesting that Samsung Electronics may discontinue sales of home appliances and televisions in China has triggered intense discussion across global technology and business circles.

27 Apr 2026-21:13
Global military spending hits $2.9 trillion amid rising world tensions

Global military spending climbed to nearly $2.9 trillion in 2025, marking an 11th straight year of growth as rising insecurity and rearmament boosted defence budgets, researchers said on Monday.

27 Apr 2026-16:54
China’s first Type 076 "Drone Carrier" begins high-seas trials in South China Sea

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, has departed Shanghai for the South China Sea for routine cross-regional trials and training, following multiple earlier sea trials and in line with its planned development schedule, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy said on Tuesday.

22 Apr 2026-14:54
Azerbaijan joins international rail summit in Astana

Azerbaijani representatives have taken part in the 14th meeting of the Conference of General Directors of the Organisation for Cooperation of Railways (OSJD), held in Astana to mark the body’s 70th anniversary.

20 Apr 2026-16:15
Renault to cut 2,400 engineering jobs as Chinese rivals turn up the heat

French carmaker Renault has said it plans to reduce its number of engineers by 15 to 20% percent in the coming two years.

15 Apr 2026-09:40
Philippines accuses Chinese fishers of cyanide use at Scarborough Shoal

The Philippines has accused Chinese fishermen of dumping cyanide in waters around the Spratly Islands, a fiercely contested area in the South China Sea.

14 Apr 2026-09:00
Cyanide found near disputed South China Sea atoll

According to Philippine security officials, laboratory tests confirmed the presence of a highly toxic substance in bottles seized during naval operations at Second Thomas Shoal last year. The area, known locally as Ayungin Shoal, is a long-contested flashpoint between Manila and Beijing.

13 Apr 2026-12:35
China's PLA conducts naval patrols in South China Sea

13 Apr 2026-09:52
China signals military escalation with 40-day airspace shutdown near Taiwan

The Chinese government recently announced an unusual 40-day air exclusion zone off the coast of Shanghai without explanation.

09 Apr 2026-16:41
All-new electric Chery QQ3 unveiled in China ahead of South Africa launch

Chery has released pricing and full details for its all-new electric QQ3 in China, ahead of an as-yet unannounced South African launch this year.

07 Apr 2026-13:58