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Electric car factory in China

Why Chinese cars such as the Jaecoo 7 are booming in the UK

ByAndrew BrooksAug 13, 2026
The Jaecoo 7’s UK success reveals a striking reversal: Chinese car brands are no longer catching up with Europe – they’re selling aspiration back to it
AI concept

China’s AI push raises the stakes

China's latest AI breakthrough signals a new phase in the technological rivalry with the United States
Trump and Xi silhouette

The real message behind Trump’s Beijing summit

Beyond tariffs and trade deals, the visit highlighted a far deeper struggle over technology, influence and global power
Yangtze river fishing boat

China’s Yangtze River is recovering following fishing ban

ByVictoria HeathFeb 19, 2026
New study has found the Yangtze River is experiencing a doubling in fish biomass and beginning a 'cautious ecological comeback'
Venezuela and dollars

Why does Venezuela have mounting debt?

ByVictoria HeathJan 15, 2026
Estimates suggest Venezuela has anywhere between $150 to $170 billion in debt. So, what is the nation doing to tackle such vast arrears?
Biochar in hands

Using biochar could cut emissions of China’s croplands by up to half, study finds

ByVictoria HeathJan 13, 2026
Common agricultural byproduct – biochar – could offer a practical solution to tackling high emissions of greenhouse gas 300 times more powerful than CO2
people walking busy street graphic

Geographical’s top ten most-read articles of 2025

ByGeographical StaffDec 18, 2025
From the world's biggest megacities to the creatures in the depths of the Mariana Trench, discover the articles that piqued your interest this year
China solar power

China’s green revolution reshapes global power

ByMarco MagriniNov 3, 2025
While the US retreats from climate leadership, China is investing billions in renewables and expanding its influence abroad
AI bubble

What is the AI bubble – and will it burst?

ByVictoria HeathOct 23, 2025
Worldwide, AI expenditure is set to hit $644 billion by the end of the year. But will such vast investment yield profit?
Concept art of chinese flag and stocks

China: Debt, demographics and a manufacturing slowdown

Antonio Graceffo explores whether the world’s second-largest economy can maintain its momentum in the face of major structural crises
Xiluodu Dam and Hydropower Plant on Yangtze River in China - ( also Three Gorges Dam and Baihetan Dam built by China Three Gorge Corporation CTGC )

Why China’s new dam will cast ripple effects far beyond the country

ByVictoria HeathApr 10, 2025
Hydropower dams in China lead to downstream environmental repercussions in several major countries, such as India & Bangladesh
American flag and Chinese flag on cloudy sky

China vs US: which has the world’s biggest economy?

ByVictoria HeathMar 14, 2025
Which country comes out on top? It's an answer that varies... read on to break down exactly how both economies square up
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