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11/03/2026

Qing China vs. China Today.

Did you know? At its height in the 1700s, the Qing Empire covered roughly 13 million square kilometers. 🗺️

Today, China covers about 9.6 million km². That's a difference of around 3.4 million km², so the Qing at its peak was about 35% larger by this estimate.

That extra area included lands that now belong to other countries, such as Mongolia, the Amur region now in Russia, and parts of Central Asia.

Worth noting: historians' estimates vary, with some going as high as 14.7 million km², and borders back then were not drawn like today's maps. All figures are approximate.

Which part surprised you most? 👇

Sources: Encyclopedia Britannica, Historical atlases

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11/03/2026

China leads the world economy with roughly 19.9% of global output in 2026, based on IMF projections measured by purchasing power parity (PPP). 🌏

The United States follows at about 14.5%, and India is around 8.5%. Together, Asia now holds about 49.4% of the world economy, close to half. Europe has 20.8%, North America 18.2%, Africa 5.6%, South America 4.8% and Oceania 1.1%.

Good to know: PPP adjusts for local prices. In plain US dollars, Asia's share looks smaller and North America's looks larger. These are projections, so numbers may change with updates.

What do you think about this shift? 👇

Sources: International Monetary Fund (World Economic Outlook)

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11/03/2026

A closer look at religious heritage sites in China's Xinjiang region 🕌

In 2020, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute shared a study based on satellite images. Researchers estimate that about 8,450 mosques were demolished since 2017, and around 7,550 more were damaged or had Islamic design features removed. That adds up to roughly 16,000 sites, or about 65% of the region's mosques.

The estimate is based on a sample of more than 900 religious sites, compared with satellite photos and census data. China's foreign ministry rejected the findings and says there are over 24,000 mosques in the region.

Since this is an estimate and not an official count, numbers may differ between sources.

Sources: ASPI, The Guardian, Reuters, Taiwan News

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11/03/2026

13 Years of Xi Jinping: China's Remarkable Economic Journey

Since 2012, China has experienced major changes under Xi Jinping's leadership. Its economy has expanded, modern cities have continued to grow, and the country has made significant progress in infrastructure, manufacturing and technology.

China's GDP has grown from approximately $8.53 trillion in 2012 to $19.54 trillion in 2025. GDP per capita has also increased from around $6,168 to $13,862.

The country has continued investing in high-speed railways, modern transportation, advanced industries and technological development. Its growing economic influence has also strengthened its position in international trade and global markets.

Over these 13 years, China has undergone a remarkable transformation, becoming one of the world's most influential economic powers.

11/03/2026

📍Hong Kong 🇭🇰

11/03/2026

🌏 Good news from the world of innovation! WIPO's 2026 ranking of the Top 100 Innovation Clusters is out, and China has the most clusters on the list with 25, one more than last year.

Chinese media say this is the fourth year in a row China has led, though WIPO's own pages don't confirm that detail.

Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou took the No. 1 spot worldwide. Beijing and Shanghai-Suzhou also made the global top 10, with Shanghai-Suzhou at 6th place.

The ranking looks at three things: international patent applications, scientific publications and venture capital deals.

Sources: WIPO, WIPO China Office, IP Watchdog

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11/02/2026

China's CAIC Z-10 Helicopter Wows the Internet With a Gravity-Defying Swing and 540-Degree Mid-Air Spin

A video of China's Z-10 helicopter is making the rounds online, and people can't stop watching. It shows the helicopter swinging through the sky and doing a big, smooth spin. Some posts say the spin was 540 degrees, but that number isn't officially confirmed.

The Z-10 is a helicopter built in China, and it has done flying shows at events like the 2025 China Helicopter Expo in Tianjin. The date and place of this clip aren't clear yet.

What do you think of this flying skill? Tell us in the comments! 👇

Sources: CGTN, Global Times, Army Technology

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11/02/2026

Transformation of Chinese Railways.

11/02/2026

📍Beijing, China 🇨🇳

11/02/2026

🇨🇳 XI JINPING CALLS FOR BETTER PROTECTION AND COORDINATION OF THE YELLOW RIVER 🌊

Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed the need to keep improving protection and coordination to make the Yellow River more beautiful.

He made the remarks in a recent instruction on further advancing the protection and governance of the river, according to a Xinhua report on November 2.

Known as China's "Mother River" and the cradle of Chinese civilization, the Yellow River stretches more than 5,400 kilometers through nine provinces and autonomous regions. It supports a population of about 420 million people.

Xi has spoken often about the river's ecological protection and high-quality development. He chaired symposiums on the topic in 2019, 2021 and 2024. In October 2021, China released a national outline to guide the basin's protection and development through 2030. The Yellow River Protection Law has also been in effect since April 2023.

Protecting a great river means protecting nature, culture and the future of the people who depend on it. 🌿

Sources: Xinhua, China Daily, CGTN

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