In 2023, the world saw an impressive 93.5 million vehicles being produced, which is 17% more than in 2022 and 2% more than the levels seen before the pandemic in 2019. But the big question is: Which country is making the most cars? Let’s break down the details and find
A massive lithium mine in Mali, one of the largest in the world, has officially started production. The Goulamina mine, located in the Bougouni region, is owned by the Chinese company Ganfeng Lithium. Lithium is a key material used in electric vehicle batteries and electronics, making this project a big
Russia has started working on a huge new gas pipeline to China, which will also pass through Kazakhstan. This pipeline is expected to deliver up to 45 billion cubic meters (bcm) of gas every year, with China set to receive 35 bcm, and Kazakhstan getting the rest. The project is
Recent footage and photos have surfaced showing China testing advanced uncrewed air vehicles (UAVs) that can fly at high speeds and extreme altitudes. The tests include launches from a drone and even a high-altitude balloon. These vehicles appear to be linked to the MD-22 project—a hypersonic aircraft that first made
Two months ago, we told you about Baiju Bhatt, one of the co-founders of the investing app Robinhood, who launched a new company called Aetherflux. This startup has a bold plan: to create a network of satellites in space that can send power back to Earth using powerful lasers. Sounds
Imagine flying from Beijing to New York in just two hours. It sounds like science fiction, but China is making it a reality with a groundbreaking hypersonic aircraft that has already hit a speed of Mach 6—six times the speed of sound! In 2021, Chinese scientists tested a new type
After years of uncertainty, Nepal has finally joined hands with China under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). This major agreement was signed during Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s recent visit to Beijing. But what took so long, and why does this matter? Let’s dive in. What is the
In 1962, after a brief and intense war with India, China captured thousands of Indian soldiers. Among them were 700 Gorkha soldiers from Nepal, who were treated better than the others. China did this to show that Nepal and China were “brothers.” In fact, China even offered to send the
China has just fired a new shot in the ongoing tech battle with the United States. On Monday, China’s market watchdog, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), announced it is investigating Nvidia, a major US chipmaker. This news shook the tech world, as Nvidia’s shares dropped over 2% shortly
