China

Tragedy strikes in China’s Zhuhai city, 35 killed, 40 injured in deadly car attack

A devastating car attack in southern China’s Zhuhai city has left 35 people dead and over 40 injured. The tragedy occurred on Monday...

China’s imports from Nigeria soar to $15.1bln, 36.1% increase

China’s imports from Nigeria have reached an all-time high of $15.1 billion (approximately N25.7 trillion) between January and September 2024, representing a 36.1...

Canada shuts down Chinese-owned TikTok business operation, cites national security

The Canadian government has shut down the operations of the Chinese-owned TikTok business in the country. The government ordered the ban on Wednesday,...

NNPC Ltd. signs partnership deal with China Engineering Corporation for power project funding

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.) has signed a deal with the China Engineering & Machinery Corporation (CMEC) for the co-funding...

Tinubu to Chinese Premier: Africa holds vast opportunities for investment, growth

President Bola Tinubu says Africa, with its vibrant population, productive economy, and natural resources, holds vast opportunities for investment, growth, and development. At...

Just in: Pres. Tinubu meets with Xi Jinping at China’s Great Hall

President Bola Tinubu kicked off his official visit to China with a meeting on Tuesday with his host, President Xi Jinping. According to...

Nigerian economy: Tinubu visits Chinese leader Xi Jinping in September

In a bid to strengthen economic relations and attract investments to Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu will visit the People’s Republic of China in...

Tragedy as China bridge collapses, leaving 12 dead, 30 missing

A devastating bridge collapse in northern China, triggered by intense rainfall, has resulted in the loss of 12 lives and left over 30...

Smuggled Iranian Oil Enroute To China Seized By The US

The U.S. authorities seized nearly 1 million barrels of Iranian oil that were being illegally smuggled  to China earlier this year, reports have...

Tension as US shoots down Chinese Spy Balloon over Atlantic

  The United States has shot down a Chinese Spy Balloon over the Atlantic Ocean off the Eastern Seaboard of America. Defence Secretary...

Dangote, Sinoma sign agreement for new cement plant in Itori, the third in Ogun

In 27 months another cement plant will be established in Itori, Ogun State courtesy Dangote Industries Ltd as it has signed an agreement...

China’s Population Falls For First Time Since 1961

By Tosin Deba China’s population has fallen for the first time in 60 years with the national birth rate hitting a record low...

60,000 covid related deaths recorded in China since early December

China has recorded nearly 60,000 coronavirus-related deaths since restrictions were lifted in early December, Persecondnews.com gathered Sunday. The Chinese national health authority after  repeated...

Oil prices climb as Chinese border opening spurs fuel demand

Oil prices climbed on Monday as China’s reopening of its borders eased concerns about fuel demand. Persecondnews.com reports that Brent, the benchmark for two...

Germany agrees to controversial sale of Hamburg port terminal

Germany has struck a compromise over a controversial move to allow a Chinese shipping group to buy a stake in a terminal at...

Chinese delegation barred from Queen of England’s lying in state

Chinese diplomats have been banned from attending Queen Elizabeth II’s lying in state by  the UK’s parliament’s leading authority, allegedly in retaliation for...