US defense officials said Thursday they don’t have the answers ‘yet’ when asked how they will prevent the Taliban from taking over Kabul after U.S. forces leave Afghanistan.
Monthly Archives For May 2021
As U.S. Hardens Line on Beijing, Taiwan’s Stock Rises in Washington
Taiwan doesn’t have a U.S. embassy. But it’s got plenty of influence—and more to come. Last week’s elections showed the Hindu nationalist party isn’t invincible, but the opposition will need to change …
Robotaxis Start Servicing Beijing Residents ahead of the Olympics
Baidu has launched a robotaxi service in Beijing in the area of a major park, months ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games.
US-China tech war: Huawei’s chip unit HiSilicon to see massive decline in 5G chip market this year
Huawei’s IC design unit HiSilicon has become a bit player in 5G chipsets after US sanctions cut off its access to wafer foundries, allowing rivals MediaTek and Qualcomm to gain share.
Biden Team Likely to Proceed With Trump China Investment Ban
Biden officials are still in preliminary discussions about Trump’s investment bans on companies linked to China’s military, which included three of the country’s biggest telecommunications firms, the …
China-Australia tensions ratchet up unease in Beijing about surging iron ore prices
Amid heightened trade tensions with Australia, Beijing may look to cut steel demand to stabilise prices and reduce potential economic risks, experts say.
China’s military modernization continues unabated
Amidst growing territorial disputes with its neighbors and military tensions with the United States, China has projected defense expenditure growth of 6.8% this year.
Brazil’s Butantan expects less COVID-19 vaccine input from China
Brazil’s Butantan biomedical center, which is producing the Chinese vaccine CoronaVac for COVID-19, said on Thursday that it expects to receive only 2,000 liters of active ingredients from China by …
Turkey, India and China Look to Ban Crypto, U.S., Germany and Iran Move to Use It
Countries are divided on cryptocurrency, with some looking to ban it, while others are seeking ways to incorporate it into their economic systems.
China Says U.S. ‘Ulterior Motive’ in Xinjiang Genocide Claim is Inciting Unrest
Beijing’s ambassador in Washington Cui Tiankai accused the U.S. and other countries claiming genocide in Xinjiang of trying “to bring about a collapse and split-up of China from the inside.” …
How China Used Award-Winning iPhone Hack to Spy on Uyghur Muslims Detailed in Report
The U.S. government and several large technology companies have known for years that China has been targeting the ethnic minority through an aggressive campaign that attacks social media, phones and …
China’s Overwatch League teams set to end boycott of South Korean player who criticized ‘One China’ policy
The Overwatch League today issued a statement announcing that the league’s four China-based teams will no longer boycott the Seoul Dynasty in any competitions or events. The teams involved are …
Guangzhou City vs Shenzhen FC prediction, preview, team news and more | Chinese Super League 2021
Guangzhou City welcome Shenzhen FC to the Yuexiushan Stadium for Chinese Super League action on Saturday. The hosts are the top-seeded side in the Group A standings, thanks to two wins and a draw in…
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