China is being accused of using military threats, diplomatic pressure and fake news in a broad strategy to influence voters in Taiwan’s elections to pick candidates who favor unification …
Monthly Archives For January 2024
China Is Ramping Up Legislation of Private Economy Promotion Law, Insiders Say
The Private Economy Promotion Law is yet to be included in the legislative plan of the Standing Committee of the 14th NPC, China’s top legislative body. However, entrepreneurs have been calling on the …
China’s exports seen improving in December as global trade picks up: Reuters poll
China’s exports likely grew more quickly and for a second month in December, a Reuters poll showed, adding to signs global trade is starting to recover thanks to an upturn in the electronics industry …
To Old Friend in Iowa, Xi Says World Requires Stability in China-US Ties
The two became acquainted when Xi, then 31, led a delegation from China’s northern Hebei province to its “sister state” Iowa to learn about U.S. food production. In 2012, they reunited in her hometown …
China Says It Will Launch Its Next Lunar Explorer in the First Half of This Year
China’s space agency says its latest lunar explorer has arrived at the launch site in preparation for a mission to the moon in the first half of this year
Taiwan prepares to vote in election overshadowed by tensions with Beijing
Lai Ching-te, 64, is Taiwan’s incumbent vice-president. Within the ruling Democratic Progressive party, he is associated with a wing that advocates formalising the country’s independence, and he has …
Beijing will ‘never compromise’ on Taiwan, China tells US
A TV monitor in Taiwan flashes an alert on a Chinese satellite flying over the island. (Kyodo News/AP pic) BEIJING: Chinese military officials told US counterparts at talks this week that Beijing will …
China verifies new morphing wing structure for future cross-domain aircraft
China recently verified a new morphing wing structure that can help build future cross-domain aircraft, with an expert saying on Tuesday that the cutting-edge technology is expected to undergo flight …
China Orders Banks, Insurers to Review Cyber and Data Security
China’s financial regulator told its banks and insurers to thoroughly review cyber and data security across all their businesses, underscoring the government’s increased focus on national security and …
China’s Xi vows intensified crackdown on corruption
Chinese President Xi Jinping has vowed to step up a crackdown on corruption in key sectors, including finance, energy and infrastructure, state media reported. Mr. Xi, who began his second decade as …
China’s Meituan lost $82 billion in market cap amid rising competition, slowdown in food delivery business
Stiff competition and management warning of a slowdown have wiped $82 billion off Meituan’s market cap in 2023.
‘The Shawshank Redemption’ Stage Adaptation Opens in Shenzhen, China
Once banned in China, Stephen King’s “The Shawshank Redemption” had its much-anticipated debut as a stage play in the country’s tech capital Shenzhen on Jan. 4. Adding to its unusual status, the play …
Cross-strait couple’s love transcends China, Taiwan tensions
Willy and Louis are in many ways a typical millennial couple: they met through a dating app, worry about work, love pop music, and like to travel or see friends on the weekends.But Willy and…
