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Germany's first major winter storm of the season left at least four people dead and many others injured on Monday, as snow and icy roads caused widespread accidents and travel disruptions.

German auto industry employment hits 14-year low2025-11-21
Employment in Germany's automotive sector has hit a 14-year low, as a prolonged economic downturn weighs heavily on the country's manufacturing base and drives a sharp contraction in industrial employment.

Israel expects U.S. to safeguard its military edge amid Saudi F-35 deal2025-11-21
Israel expects Washington to preserve its access to more advanced U.S. weaponry, a spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office said on Thursday, commenting on U.S. plans to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.

Fire causes evacuation in pavilion at COP30 in Brazil2025-11-21
A fire broke out on Thursday in a pavilion at the ongoing 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in the Brazilian city of Belem, prompting evacuations by the fire department, according to local authorities.

U.S. army secretary optimistic after Kiev talks on new Ukraine peace plan: White House2025-11-21
U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll was "very optimistic" after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kiev on Thursday to discuss a new U.S. peace plan, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

Erdogan, Zelensky hold talks in Ankara to revive diplomacy with Russia2025-11-20
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday emphasized Türkiye's commitment to advancing diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict, during talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Ankara.

EU court upholds Amazon's designation as "very large online platform"2025-11-20
According to the EU's Digital Services Act, tech platforms with the number of EU users exceeding 45 million should perform specific obligations.

Japanese media, scholars continue to slam Takaichi over erroneous remarks on Taiwan2025-11-19
Japanese media experts and scholars have continued to slam Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi over her erroneous remarks regarding China's Taiwan, calling her existence as prime minister the very crisis of Japan's survival.

China Day at Euro Finance Week highlights cooperation amid global uncertainty2025-11-18
The 11th China Day, a regular fixture of Euro Finance Week, brought together German and Chinese experts on Monday to discuss cooperation in finance and technology as both sides face rising global economic uncertainty.

S. Korea's parliamentary speaker raises concerns about Japan's perception of history2025-11-18
South Korea's National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik has raised concerns about Japan's perception of history.

U.S.-China People's Dialogue highlights essential role of people-to-people exchanges2025-11-18
The 2025 U.S.-China People's Dialogue opened here on Sunday with participants underscoring the essential role of people-to-people exchanges in fostering stable bilateral relations.

Greece, Ukraine ink agreement on LNG supply2025-11-17
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky paid a brief visit to Greece on Sunday, during which the two countries signed a natural gas agreement.

Over 70 Australian schools closed due to possible asbestos contamination2025-11-17
More than 70 schools in the Australian capital of Canberra were ordered to close on Monday due to growing concerns about possible asbestos contamination from decorative sand products.

Bird paradise at Yellow River estuary shines as China advances flyway conservation2025-11-16
An international bird-watching event kicked off on Saturday at the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve in Dongying City, east China's Shandong Province, where birdwatchers were thrilled by spectacles of flocks of wild birds skimming low over the water's surface.

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China’s Silicon Desert: Reshaping Asia’s Tech Future with Green Resilience

While the world debates advanced semiconductors, China is consistently pouring resources into what planners call its “Silicon Desert” - an effort to build an entire industrial-technology ecosystem deep inside its western and northern provinces.