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Did China just drop a hint that its next aircraft carrier will be nuclear-powered?
A Chinese naval video has fuelled speculation that its next aircraft carrier is likely to be nuclear-powered. The film Into The Deep was released on Wednesday to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army Navy. Highlighting the continuity of China’s maritime ambitions, from coastal defence to a “blue-water” navy capable of deep-sea operations, the film also included footage from real-li...
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Flood of small parcels from China pushes Belgian airport’s capacity to limit
More than 4 million small parcels from China have arrived at the freight airport in Liege, Belgium, every day since the beginning of the year. On the receiving end, the Belgian customs inspection team at the airport has only 80 members. Belgium’s top customs official, Kristian Vanderwaeren, said the airport, close to the Netherlands, Germany and France, was built, in part, to cater to e-commerce platforms such as Ama...
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Energy & Climate
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‘Toughest stance’: Hong Kong launches 18 operations against illegal fuel stations
Hong Kong authorities launched 18 joint operations against illicit refuelling stations this year amid a global energy price surge, with the customs chief noting the practice has become increasingly common in urban areas. But Commissioner for Customs and Excise Chan Tsz-tat said on Saturday that despite the upwards trend, illegal refuelling was not widespread locally. “The cost of owning a private vehicle in Hong Kong...
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