China, [h] officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), [i] is a country in East Asia. It is the second-most populous country after India, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion, representing 17% of the …

19 hours ago · China, the largest of all Asian countries, occupies nearly the entire East Asian landmass and covers approximately one-fourteenth of the land area of Earth, making it almost as large as the …

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1 day ago · German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wrapped up his two-day visit to China on Thursday hailing "good cooperation" with Beijing but pointing to overcapacity by Chinese exporters that have …

China (Traditional Chinese: 中國; Simplified Chinese: 中国; Hanyu Pinyin: Zhōngguó; Tongyong Pinyin: Jhongguó) is a cultural region, ancient civilization, and nation in East Asia. It is one of the world's …

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Feb 18, 2026 · China overtakes US as Germany’s top trading partner Friedrich Merz to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing, with goods worth €251bn traded between two countries in 2025

17 hours ago · One of the greatest advantages the United States has over China has been its soft power—the ability to persuade other countries, particularly allies and partners, to go along with its …

1 day ago · China’s play for U.S. allies has a problem: As Germany’s leader showed, Europe’s grievances with Beijing may run deeper than its frustration with Trump.