China’s restriction on the export of some rare-earth technologies has stirred a new wave of conspiracy theories and geopolitical speculation about the global supply chain among Western media outlets.
Monthly Archives For December 2023
The US and China are looking into big boxes full of missiles to give their navies new firepower
The massive expenditure of munitions in Ukraine has underscored for many military leaders that huge arsenals will be needed to wage modern warfare.
Respiratory diseases show declining trend, with COVID-19 at lowest level of 2023: China CDC
China’s respiratory diseases cases, which recently have been showing a declining trend, have mainly been caused by influenza viruses, while COVID-19 cases have reached their lowest level since the …
The most exciting EVs are coming from China – the 5 biggest brands to watch in 2024
T he numbers don’t lie: China is an absolute powerhouse of an EV maker. Figures from 2022 suggest that 6.8 million electric vehicles were sold in its domestic market during that 12-month period, while …
Beijing records most hours of sub-zero temperatures in December since 1951
China’s capital Beijing has broken its record for hours of sub-zero temperatures in December dating back to 1951, after a cold wave swept swathes of the country and brought blizzards in its wake, …
China’s foreign social media influencers test people’s patience
I love China!” a Russian social media influencer shouts as he parades in front of the camera wearing traditional Han Chinese clothing.
Tencent Sheds $46 Billion in Market Cap After China Proposes Online-Gaming Curbs
Global gaming stocks sank after Beijing released draft regulations for the online game industry that included restrictions on incentives to play or spend more online.
Escaping Xi’s China by paddleboard: ‘I rushed into the water and thought if they catch me, they catch me’
Dissidents face an uncertain future in Taiwan and South Korea after fleeing …
‘Good deeds bring good fortune’: China man, 88, leaves US$460,000 flat to caring fruit seller challenged by relatives but court dismisses claim
An elderly man left his entire estate to a man he befriended who ran a fruit stall in his neighbourhood and cared for him in the last years of his life.
Video reveals China’s ‘absolutely amazing’ high-speed railway station — can the US keep up with this technology?
A video of China’s Wuhan railway station posted on TikTok has emphasized how the U.S. is dragging its feet somewhat when it comes to mass transportation that is kinder to the planet than planes and…
Woman poisoned in decades-old cold case in China dies
A woman who was left incapacitated for decades after being poisoned as a college student in a high-profile cold case in China has died at the age of 50.
Micron Settles IP Theft Lawsuit Amid Push to Repair Beijing Ties
Micron Technology Inc. has settled a high-profile intellectual property theft lawsuit with a key, state-backed Chinese rival amid the US company’s efforts to mend ties with Beijing.
China to further stabilize property market
China will continue its city-specific and targeted policies to better meet people’s housing demands and stabilize the property market, as well as develop a new development mechanism for the sector, …
