It’s widely believed that a declaration of independence for Taiwan would provide Beijing with a pretext to try to recover the island. That view is shared by Taiwan’s vice president, Lai Ching-te, whom …
Monthly Archives For April 2023
Russia could become China’s ‘economic colony,’ CIA director says
But with Russia struggling to gain ground in Ukraine, a major intelligence chief in the United States called Putin’s efforts a “huge strategic failure for Russia” that has helped cement a Western coalition in support…
Taiwan Pilot Wears Patch Punching Winnie-the-Pooh During China Drills
The fictional cartoon bear has been used to describe Chinese President Xi Jinping because of their apparent likeness.
War games and heightened tensions: China and Taiwan’s relationship explained
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that he wants to strengthen his country’s army for “actual combat” following three days of military drills that surrounded Taiwan. China’s military, also known as the People’s Liberation…
France wants independence, will stay ‘strong and reliable’ US ally, finance minister says
French finance minister Bruno Le Maire said on Wednesday that France and Europe want to pursue an independent policy path from the United States and China, but intend to be “strong and reliable allies …
Lawmakers call for more transparency on Xinjiang imports
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is asking U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to provide more information to Congress about why many products made in Xinjiang are still reaching U.S. shores, …
China’s Golden Heaven raises $7M via downsized US IPO
Golden Heaven (NASDAQ:GDHG), an operator of Chinese amusement parks, raised $7M through a downsized US initial public offering on Wednesday. Shares of Golden Heaven opened at $4, reaching a high of $4 …
Beijing chokes as sandstorms affect 409 million people
Beijing, Apr 12 (EFE).- Air pollution in Beijing remained at dangerous levels on Wednesday amid a wave of sandstorms across northern China that have affected 409 million people. The Chinese capital’s air quality index was…
TikTok Hearing Underscores Importance Of Big Tech Competition With China
Should China win this competition, the result will be a new world order that maximizes the political, economic, ideological, and military power of the Chinese state. Proposals to constrain the …
China’s focus on mature node IC technology may provide it a bargaining advantage
China’s focus on the development of mature-node process technology for ICs may provide it with a bargaining advantage, according to industry observers.
China’s AIIB calls for multilateral lenders to keep prized preferred creditor status
One of China’s most senior development finance officials has said that multilateral institutions must retain a status that limits their losses in sovereign debt restructurings in the longer term, amid …
Millions Will Fall Into Extreme Poverty If The U.S. And China Can’t Come Together On The African Debt Crisis
This year, $69 billion in African debt payments will come due – more than all the aid Africa received in 2021. African governments will spend 10% of their revenue servicing loans – triple the rate…
L’Oreal, Hugo Boss among luxury brands refocusing on China
HAIKOU, China — Global luxury brands are descending upon China this year with the goal of staking a claim in what is on track to become the biggest market for high-end goods. The leaders of…
