The tiny Pacific island of Nauru severed relations with Taiwan, a move that boosts China’s regional sway and was seemingly timed to Taiwan’s contentious recent election.
Monthly Archives For January 2024
UFO seen over Beijing could have been SpaceX rocket, astronomer says
Residents of Beijing and other parts of China reported seeing a UFO on Sunday evening, with one astronomer suggesting it could have been the rocket launching the latest Starlink satellites.
Taiwan’s election result is a triumph for democracy – and a thorn in Beijing’s side
There are reservations about the victorious DPP, but the result – and the peaceful nature of the elections – is a sign of hope in a world gone mad, says critic Michelle Kuo …
EUROPE Markets weather Beijing’s displeasure on Taiwan
So far there’s been limited reaction to the victory over the weekend of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party in Taiwan, which left the cross-strait status quo largely intact and Beijing predictably …
Taiwan Accuses Beijing Of ‘Diplomatic Repression’ After Losing Ally Nauru
Taiwan’s Presidential Office accused Beijing of “diplomatic repression” after Pacific nation Nauru severed diplomatic ties with the self-ruled island on Monday, days after Taiwanese voters elected a …
China EVs: CATL, world’s top battery maker, plans first plant in Beijing to supply Li Auto and Xiaomi
CATL, which had a 37.4 per cent share of the global battery market last year, will start construction on the Beijing plant this year, city’s economic planner says.
Taiwan loses ally Nauru, accuses China of post-election ploy
Taiwan lost one of its few remaining diplomatic allies Nauru to China on Monday, just days after it elected a new president, and accused China of attempting to pressure it while it affirmed the will…
China experimenting with 100% deadly new Covid strain: Report
A group of mice were administered with SARS-CoV-2-related pangolin coronavirus GX_P2V to test its effect. The results indicate potential dangers and a risk of the virus spilling over onto humans …
Luohu launches Shenzhen’s first photovoltaic-energy storage-integrated charging station
“Recently, Shenzhen’s first photovoltaic-energy storage-integrated charging station (PV-ES-I CS), an emerging electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, has been put into operation at the Shenzhen …
Former chairman of state-owned bank China Everbright Group arrested over suspected corruption
Former chairman of state-owned bank China Everbright Group arrested over suspected corruption in Hong Kong. Tang Shuangning has been arrested on suspicion of embezzlement and bribery. The case will be …
China’s European brandy import probe could dampen enthusiasm for once-coveted liquor, ‘far-reaching impact’ on alcohol market
China launched an anti-dumping investigation into brandy imports from the European Union earlier this month amid an increasing trend for Chinese consumers to buy domestic brands.
Trip.com Group awarded in 2023 Forbes China Global Brands Selection 30&30 for outstanding global growth
In a landmark achievement, Trip.com Group has been awarded one of the Leading Brands in the 2023 Forbes China Global Brands Selection 30&30 in recognition of its exceptional global growth over the …
Exclusive: China’s military and government acquire Nvidia chips despite U.S. ban
The graphic processing units built by Nvidia are seen as superior to rival products for AI work as they can more efficiently process huge amounts of data needed for machine-learning tasks.
