India and the Philippines have staged joint naval exercises in the disputed South China Sea for the first time, antagonizing China.
Monthly Archives For August 2025
China Limits Mineral Exports, Complicating Weapons Making
China is tightening its grip on the supply of critical minerals needed by Western defense companies, prompting production delays and forcing manufacturers to scramble for alternative sources. As …
Beijing Faces More Torrential Rainfall After Deadly Floods
Beijing is getting drenched by another round of heavy rain, one week after torrential downpours across parts of the Chinese capital unleashed flooding that claimed at least 44 lives.The city’s …
US defence firms scrambling for rare earth minerals after China blocks exports
In addition to restrictions on rare earths, since December China has banned exports to the US of germanium, gallium and antimony, which are critical minerals used in the making of bullets and night …
Ant Group’s Topnod Launches 1–4 USD Blockchain Art; 4,088 Pieces Gone in 3 Hours
Ant Group’s Topnod expands blockchain into digital art, linking creators and consumers with commerce and tech strategy.
Shopping at Wanda Plaza in Shenzhen, China (4K)
Popular 1980s actor Loni Anderson of the hit TV series ‘WKRP in Cincinnati’ has died Hillary Clinton’s plan to frame Donald Trump is one of the ‘greatest’ political scandals, says CIA director Mom …
China Insight: How China’s Emerging Women’s Brands Are Redefining the Luxury Mall Landscape
Once online-only disruptors, brands like Marius, Chic Joc and Unica are rapidly scaling offline – challenging legacy luxury models and becoming prized tenants for China’s top-tier malls.
Hyatt brand Unbound Collection steps into Shanghai, China
Hyatt Hotels has collaborated with Shenzhen Yuen Kai Hotel Management to debut its Unbound Collection brand in Shanghai, China, with the launch of Mumian Shanghai Expo. Situated in the Shanghai Expo …
Iran touts Russia and China coordination on nuclear plans
Iran is closely coordinating with China and Russia through recent trilateral consultations to counter Europe’s attempts to invoke the United Nations ‘ “snapback” sanctions, a spokesperson has said.
China rejects US demands to halt Russian, Iranian oil imports
China is pushing back against U.S. demands to stop purchasing oil from Russia and Iran, the Associated Press reported on Aug. 4. Beijing insists it will continue to secure its energy supplies based on …
China Showing Just How Much American Defense Relies On Its Minerals
China has severely curtailed its supply of critical minerals to the U.S. in recent months, showing the American defense-industrial base …
Nvidia’s China comeback faces shrinking AI chip market share despite H20 export rollback
Nvidia’s H20 chips return to China after a US export ban rollback, but analysts see market share losses from rising Chinese AI competition and tighter regulation.
Hackers, secret cables and security fears: The explosive fight over China’s new embassy in the UK
It will be the biggest embassy in Europe, if approved. But its opponents fear it brings with it certain risks and dangers …
