Maldives will receive military assistance from Beijing as part of a defense pact as the island nation pivots away from New Delhi.
Monthly Archives For March 2024
US Responds to Russia-China Plan to Put Nuclear Reactor On Moon
T he State Department has urged a “rigorous” safety evaluation of a proposed joint Russia-China plan to establish a nuclear-powered lunar base within the next decade. Yuri Borisov …
China will launch giant, reusable rockets next year to prep for human missions to the moon
China’s new jumbo-size, reusable rockets are part of the country’s plans to send humans to the moon by 2030. China plans to launch two reusable rockets in 2025 and 2026 in preparation for future …
Apple and Tesla feel the pain as China opts for homegrown products
Apple and Tesla are the latest foreign companies to feel the pain of China’s shift towards local brands. Sales of Nike and Adidas clothing have yet to return to their 2021 peak. A recent McKinsey…
China to launch more equity investment pilots to support sci-tech enterprises
Photo by Kuang Linhua/chinadaily.com.cn] Focusing on financial asset investment companies, China plans to launch more pilots for equity investment and thereby provides stronger support for sci-tech …
How China Changed Under Xi Jinping, Explained in 12 Charts
Since he took over running the country in 2012, Chinese President Xi Jinping has personalized power to an extent not seen in decades. That also means he’s more accountable than ever for hitting the …
South Korea watchdog finds wrongdoings in sales of China equity derivatives
South Korea’s financial market watchdog said on Monday it has found wrongdoings by financial firms selling derivatives linked to a Hong Kong stock market index. “The inspection result shows there was …
Australian Writer’s Death Sentence in China May Not Be Executed
China’s ambassador to Australia suggests that imprisoned Australian writer Yang Hengjun may avoid execution if he commits no further crimes.
US Army to Help Build New Seaport Near China
The U.S. funded seaport is being constructed with an eye toward receiving Philippine residents of Taiwan in the event of a conflict with China.
China is working on a system to rival Elon Musk’s shelved Hyperloop idea — now, the train can reach an incredible 387 mph
If it’s successful, it could be the next potential solution for high-speed travel across relatively short distances. China is working on a system to rival Elon Musk’s shelved Hyperloop idea — now, the …
US is constantly assessing expansion of chip export controls that can boost China’s military
The U.S. commerce secretary says Washington is constantly assessing the need to expand export controls to stop China from acquiring advanced computer chips and manufacturing equipment that can be used …
China continues pushing for blockchain legislation – The latest move
China’s legislative bodies are working hard to update and pass laws that focus on blockchain. They want to create a clearer set of laws and rules. This project will also deal with the risks that…
Conclusion of NPC session highlights guarantees for healthy private sector: China Daily editorial
The development of new quality productive forces is a clear priority for the country, as the advancements in artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud computing, big data, the metaverse and Web 3.0 …
