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Hangzhou offers a glimpse of China’s journey from silk to silicon

A journey through Hangzhou and Zhejiang reveals a China embracing both its ancient heritage and a high-tech future, from tea fields and historic canals to AI and robotics.

ONCE A poverty-stricken farming community, Wuzhen is now a must for visitors to Zhejiang province.
Reliable AI is not just about generating the right answer - it is about proving why the evidence behind it can be trusted.

US, China to discuss AI safety risks, cooperation on monitoring AI-directed cyberattacks

A pro-Taiwan protester holds a flag during a demonstration outside of the United Nations offices on the opening day of the World Health Assembly (WHA), the World Health Organization's annual meeting, on May 22, 2017, in Geneva.

Taiwan FM to 'Post': The UN cannot defend freedom without Taiwan's participation - opinion

US-China space race is heating up

US, China arm for space warfare, raising stakes in race for military control of orbit


Bessent: Iran in 'death throes,' US allies will support efforts to economically 'asphyxiate' IRGC

The operation has been met with "a great show of support," Bessent told reporters. "What I can tell you is many of our allies came forward and said we will do whatever is necessary."

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a press conference, as finance ministers and central bank governors from G20 countries meet in Asheville, North Carolina, US, September 1, 2026.

Nepal to rebuild early-warning system on China border after deadly flood, sources say

Since the disaster, China has said imagery of the affected areas, satellite and hydrological data, as well as early-warning information on upstream barrier lakes, have been shared with Nepal.

An aerial view shows buildings and a car damaged and covered in mud near Trishuli River following deadly flash floods and a mudslide, in Betrawati Bazaar in Rasuwa district, Nepal, August 30, 2026.

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Cairo for meeting with Egypt President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi

According to Chinese state media Xinhua, Xi said that China and Egypt "set an example of friendship, solidarity, and coordination between developing countries, with strong political mutual trust."

China's President Xi Jinping and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi wave upon his arrival at the Cairo International Airport, in Cairo, Egypt, September 1, 2026.

Erdogan says Turkey would consider full membership of China-Russia-led security bloc

Erdogan attended a summit of the SCO, of which Turkey is a "dialog partner," in Bishkek on Tuesday.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin (not pictured) on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 1, 2026.

Putin, Xi attempt to rally SCO leaders behind a new multipolar world order in Kyrgyzstan - analysis

Russia and China used the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit to promote a multipolar world order, with leaders criticizing unilateralism and calling for greater influence for non-Western powers.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping inspect an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People state building in Beijing in May.

Hangzhou – China’s Tech-Powered Paradise

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 138

Alibaba's staff retreat venue on the edge of Hangzhou.

Death toll in Nepal flood tops 1,000 as Nepal rescuers reach remote areas in search

At least 639 people remain stuck in several devastated hydropower stations that have become the focus of rescue efforts, the country's disaster management authority said on Tuesday.

An aerial view shows buildings and a car damaged and covered in mud near Trishuli River following deadly flash floods and a mudslide, in Betrawati Bazaar in Rasuwa district, Nepal, August 30, 2026.

Xi's visit to Egypt marks Chinese interest in Middle East, Egypt's push to keep growing - analysis

Even if it is the first visit in a decade by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Egypt, and relations between the countries keep growing, China still seems to be cautious with its policy.

Chinese President Xi Jinping walks past guards of honour as he takes part in a welcoming ceremony in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, August 31, 2026.

Second Israeli reported missing in Nepal following devastating floods that left over 1,000 dead

The unprecedented deluge of ice, rock, mud, and debris on the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday, blamed on a glacier collapse, killed over 1,000 people.

A drone view shows a man walking next to damaged buildings and houses covered in mud next to the Likhu River following deadly flash floods and mudslides, in Devighat, Nuwakot district, Nepal, August 30, 2026.

NATO's Arctic moves pose 'direct threat' to Russia, foreign minister Lavrov says

In February, NATO launched a mission called Arctic Sentry to bolster its presence in the far north, underscoring the alliance's increased focus on the Arctic.

Norwegian troops attend a military demonstration at the Bardufoss Airbase in Norway on March 13, 2026.