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China's swimming prodigy draws global praise and a note of caution
Yu Zidi, 12, became the youngest-ever medalist during her debut at the World Aquatics Championships. But she may face a toxic sports fandom at home after her rise to fame.
12-year-old Chinese swimming prodigy impresses in global debut
Twelve-year-old Yu Zidi captured global attention on July 28 by reaching the women’s 200-meter individual medley final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Yu became the youngest finalist in the history of the event.
12-Year-Old Chinese Swimmer Becomes Youngest to Medal at World Championships amid Controversy Over Her Age
Yu Zidi became the youngest swimmer to medal at the World Aquatics Championships on July 31. Yu did not compete in the final with Team China
World Aquatics Championships considering rule change after Chinese swimmer, 12, wins bronze medal
A 12-year-old has become the youngest athlete ever to win a medal at the World Aquatics Championships, after China claimed bronze in the women's 4x200m freestyle relay in Singapore on Thursday, Yu Zidi,
Yu Zidi, 12, Becomes Youngest World Championships Medalist
Chinese youngster Yu Zidi became the youngest swimmer ever to win a medal at the World Aquatics Championships after China won bronze in the relay. The 12-year-old, who didn’t compete in the final, participated in the women’s 4x200m freestyle relay heats earlier in the week,
Travel Warning Issued for China Amid Mosquito-Borne Virus Outbreak
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Level 2 travel alert on Friday, advising those planning to ...
No Passports, No Study Abroad: China Limits Public Employees’ Travel
Even low-level government employees like elementary school teachers and nurses have been ordered to hand in their passports, ...
Nvidia says its chips have no 'backdoors' after China flags H20 security concerns
Nvidia said on Thursday its products have no "backdoors" that would allow remote access or control after China raised ...
China reveals close encounter with US in contested airspace
The footage aired on August 1 showed a Changhe Z-10, an attack helicopter used by both China's army and air force, ...
Trump’s tariffs are sending African countries into China’s hands
Africa is adjusting to the new reality of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, with countries on the continent facing some of ...
Exclusive: China polysilicon firms plan $7 billion fund to shut a third of industry capacity
Chinese producers of polysilicon, a building block for solar panels, are in talks to create a 50 billion yuan ($7 billion) ...
China State Media Reveals New Nuclear-Armed Submarine
Each Chinese Type 094 nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine is capable of carrying up to 12 nuclear ballistic missiles.
With New 40% Tariff, Trump Takes Aim at U.S. Dependence on China’s Factories
President Trump’s executive order carved out a special tariff on goods shipped indirectly to the United States by way of ...
Apple got a much-needed iPhone and China boost, but expects a $1.1 billion tariff hit this quarter
Apple reported strong iPhone sales and rebound in revenue from China, giving a much-needed boost to two parts of the ...
China's Fiery Baijiu Spirit Evolves to Attract Younger Drinkers
Price fluctuations of Feitian Moutai, the liquor’s most famous brand, serve as a barometer for China’s baijiu market. This ...
The Best Way to See China? On Futuristic, Punctual, Very Fast Trains
China can be an intimidating place to visit for many Americans. But the country’s state-of-the-art rail network, efficient ...
Will India’s Modi attend China’s World War II victory parade? What would it mean at home?
Amid thawing ties between the Asian giants, commentators look at why the Indian leader should – or should not – visit China ...