China

In his second term, the U.S. president will be far more free to implement his proposals 

Tens of thousands of cyber slaves are held captive in Southeast Asia’s scam compounds, working around the clock to defraud love-seeking victims through dating apps and social media

The nine justices support the law forcing the platform to divest from its parent company, China-based ByteDance

While the United States decides whether to ban the platform, China must manage the flood of Western users on its alternative, the Little Red Book where there’s fun to be had with cultural crossover

Donald Trump’s return to the White House threatens to revolutionize international relations, which were already shaken by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Everything points to profound changes in conflicts, alliances, trade, the fight against climate change and the future of democracy

In late December inspectors rescued 163 Chinese workers from the construction site of a plant owned by the electric car manufacturer that has come to symbolize Beijing’s growing influence in the South American country

The threat of new tariffs is heightening mistrust among investors as China’s central bank pledges to maintain exchange rate stability

The doctor has assisted more than 10,000 people in 136 countries after revolutionizing operating theaters with minimally invasive single-cut video surgery on the chest

There is no out-of-control engineering causing damage or drought, but the threat of climate change is increasing interest in some countries in techniques to alter the weather

In the first 10 months of 2024, over 280,000 migrants crossed the barrier between Colombia and Panama, including Venezuelans, Ecuadorians, and people from countries as far afield as Vietnam, DR Congo, and Afghanistan. EL PAÍS delves into the jungle to follow these travelers, sharing their difficult stories and big dreams. Some are left behind along the way. With the help of UNICEF, we visit the towns that welcome these weary souls on the other side

Possible technological transfers from Moscow to Pyongyang are a concern fo Seoul and Tokyo, while Beijing juggles its interests to remain equidistant

A group of experts claims that a geological event has confused the age of the satellite, which could be up to 180 million years older than previously thought

Marieke Blom believes that the trade and tax measures announced by the US president-elect could cause the shares of the country’s companies to fall, forcing him to rectify his policies

Nile tilapia move to warmer waters when they become ill to mimic the effects of fever in warm-blooded animals

The head of European diplomacy insists that now is not the time to talk about the recognition of the new Syrian government and asks the 27 for a common position on the return of refugees

Everything indicates the appointment will benefit SpaceX and that the project of taking humans to Mars will receive a notable boost

The president-elect is already acting as if he is in power, a month and a half before officially taking office, while Joe Biden continues to fade into the background

The Asian giant’s dominance in the green sector has become a headache for the EU: it needs China’s products to meet decarbonization objectives, while simultaneously seeking to protect its industries and avoid becoming dependent on a foreign power 

Five years ago, when the Spaniard was appointed EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, he said: ‘Europe must learn the language of power.’ He has tried to use this philosophy in Ukraine and the Middle East. On December 1 he left his position. His successor, Kaja Kallas, will seek to build a European defense system

The country’s agricultural companies explore trading chickpeas for rice and mandarin oranges with other Asian countries to get around international sanctions. The Kremlin has put together a guide for such transactions and is confident that bartering ‘will increase competitiveness’

Most civilian satellites are very sensitive to high-energy radiation and an atomic explosion in low Earth orbit would seriously damage telecommunications, GPS, and meteorological services

The announced levies of up to 25% on imported goods accelerates early imports and increases the volume of shipments from the Asian country

Chongqing is a Chinese metropolis with 32 million inhabitants. By surface area, it’s almost as large as Austria. In recent years, the southwestern municipality has become a viral sensation

She was Germany’s chancellor for 16 years. After leaving office in 2021, she disappeared. Now she is back with her memoirs, in which she reflects on her time in power and her life in the GDR. And she defends her legacy. EL PAÍS interviewed her in Berlin where she sends a message: ‘Freedom cannot be taken for granted’

The president-elect has not specified how he will convince other countries to take back their citizens, but there is a law he can use to deny visas to uncooperative nations