Ma Xingrui is the third member of the Politburo to be purged since 2022. He once led the Xinjiang region and was previously head of China’s space program.

By Sam Li and Lewis Jackson BEIJING, July 14 (Reuters) - China's June crude imports slumped 41.3% to their lowest in almost a decade as refinery run rates hit a ten-year low due to weak domestic demand and export curbs on refined oil products to safeguard energy security amid the Iran war.

For half a century, workers in northern China have been using a technique called "straw checkerboards" to combat desertification.

China has successfully recovered the first stage of a carrier rocket during an orbital launch test, state media reported Friday – a breakthrough for the country as it vies to catch up with American rivals in reusable rocket technology.

BEIJING, July 14 (Reuters) - China has expelled Ma Xingrui, a former Politburo member, from the ruling Communist Party on corruption charges, making him the third sitting member of the elite decision-making body to be purged since 2025 as President Xi Jinping intensifies his anti-graft campaign.

The Manchester City star is a social media sensation in China, where he is gaining millions of followers and starring in viral ad campaigns.

The Norwegian striker has drawn an ardent following for his silly, self-deprecating online presence. Chinese fans, who have dubbed him “Baby Ha,” show their affection in memes.

China's top political adviser Wang Huning will visit North Korea this week, state-run media reported Tuesday, the latest in a series of bilateral exchanges.