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Diwali Patakha from China: The world's fireworks capital is reinventing its centuries-old industry
Liuyang in China's Hunan province is a significant hub for global fireworks production. The county supplies around 60% of the domestic fireworks market and 70% of exports. This industry has evolved to incorporate advanced technology, like digital ignition and AI. Although safety measures have improved since past catastrophic incidents, risks still exist.
US watches Chinese research ships near Alaska, Arctic
The US Coast Guard is closely monitoring Chinese research vessels operating near Alaska and across the Arctic, citing potential security implications. Four Chinese vessels have been observed in the US Arctic in 2026, with officials raising concerns over seabed research and the potential dual-use of scientific data.
BRICS formed to end US sanctions, break totalitarianism: Iranian President Pezeshkian
In an exclusive interview with India Today on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Pezeshkian emphasised that BRICS aims to break the "totalitarianism" of the United States, positioning the bloc as a direct challenge to Washington's ability to impose economic restrictions on nations at its own discretion.
Who is Ross Ulbricht, founder of darknet market site Silk Road, pardoned by Trump?
Ross Ulbricht, founder of Silk Road, was convicted in 2015 for operating the online black market and sentenced to life imprisonment. He received a pardon from former U.S. President Donald Trump on January 21, 2025. Ulbricht's case highlighted tension between government authority and libertarian values, with supporters arguing his sentence was excessively harsh.
Follow the Silk Road
The British Museum in London is hosting an exhibition on the Silk Roads from Sep 23 to Feb 23, 2025. A related 2016 Getty podcast features Peter Frankopan discussing the Silk Roads' role in spreading ideas, goods, and political power. The podcast serves as an introduction to globalisation.
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Traversing ‘Silk Roads’
The mass of connections constituting the Silk Roads meant that a number of commodities moved in a number of directions across Eurasia. These included exotic elephant ivory and rhino horn, luxury textiles of silk and other threads, and precious illuminated manuscripts.
The Silk Road: China seeks to break out geo-strategically through its ambitious project
The trade routes through the South China Sea and Indian Ocean that Beijing now calls the Maritime Silk Road also allowed China to demonstrate its naval prowess.
Maldives signs FTA with China, endorses MSR project
"China deems the Maldives as an important partner to building the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road (MSR)," President Xi Jinping said.
China's 'Silk Road' train arrives in London
The so-called 'Silk Road' service is part of China's One Belt, One Road programme aimed at reviving the ancient trading routes to the West.
China proposes "digital silk road" for scientific cooperation programme
Digital Silk Road programme will be scientific, open and cooperative,will welcome more countries, organisations and scholars to participate.
Silk Road an 'open initiative' and not 'Monroe Doctrine': China
Silk Road initiative which is officially termed as Belt and Road projects is "an open initiative, not some form of Monroe Doctrine," Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.
Silk Road project not a geopolitical tool: China
China today dismissed criticism that its multi-billion dollar Silk Road initiative to revive ancient trade routes is a "geopolitical tool" aimed at extending influence.
China's Silk Road Fund buys stake in Russian LNG project
Silk Road Fund said it will buy 9.9 per cent stake in an LNG project of Russia's second-biggest gas producer Novatek.
China to host key conference on Silk Road Forum
China will host a major conference on the Silk Road initiative to boost international trade and cooperation on infrastructure projects with Central, South and West Asian countries.
'Silk Road plan aimed at reviving China's trade slowdown'
China has chalked out the multi billion dollar Silk Road initiatives connecting it with Eurasia and Africa as trade with these regions have become a new engine of growth.
China sets up "largest" gold fund for nations along Silk Road
China, the world's biggest gold producer, has set up a gold sector fund involving countries along the ancient Silk Road which is expected to raise $16.1 bn.
India trying to use strategic projects as bargaining chip: Chinese think-tank
"Since China envisioned in 2013 the initiative of the Silk Road economic belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road (MSR) known as 'One Belt and One Road', India has been following it closely.
Indo-China joint Silk Road Economic Belt & Maritime Silk Road: China seeks to address misgivings
There are worries that China will utilise this to project power and military prowess much to discomfort of others.
China to unveil Silk Road project plan at Boao Forum next week
The guests also include Prime Ministers from Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Qatar, Sweden, the Netherlands and Australia's Governor-General.
China to unveil plan for Silk Road project next week
The implementation plan will be announced on March 26 during the four-day Boao Forum, a Chinese think-tank modeled on Summer Davos.
China says progress made in 'Silk Road' and 'Maritime Silk Road' projects
"China has been participating in establishing multilateral mechanisms, writing international rules," Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said in his work report for 2014.
China launches $40 billion Silk Road infrastructure fund
The Silk Road Fund designed to finance China-proposed "Belt and Road" initiatives has began operation, the country's central bank, PBoC said.
China operationalises $40 billion Silk Road fund to build major infrastructure projects
China Investment Corp, the country's sovereign wealth fund, will hold 15 per cent stake in the Silk Road Fund.
China hopes Silk Road fund can be leveraged by private capital
China hopes that its Silk Road initiative worth $40 billion aimed at building Asian infrastructure can be further leveraged with private investment to the tune of $8 trillion.
China to establish $40 billion Silk Road infrastructure fund
The Silk Road Fund will be "open" and welcome investors from Asia and beyond to "actively" take part in the project, Xi was cited as saying.
Xi Jinping calls for accelerated efforts to construct Silk Road Belt
He also referred to the recent launch of the AIIB and said it is complementary to his efforts to launch the Silk Road economic belt.
Mahinda Rajapakse backs China's Maritime Silk Road project
Mahinda Rajapaksa has hailed Xi's initiative of 21st Century Maritime Silk Road (MSR),saying it will bear significance to his country's development.
China invites India to join its ambitious Silk Road projects
The projects were expected to revive China's trade links specially its sagging exports besides globally enhancing its sphere of influence.
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