China’s LandSpace startup aims to rival SpaceX in reusable rocket technology, impacting China’s space industry. Despite failure in Zhuque-3’s test, its reusable concept is pioneering. Beijing supports …
Monthly Archives For December 2025
China launches military drills around Taiwan amid tensions with Japan
China’s military moved army, naval, air force and rocket force units around Taiwan for its “Just Mission 2025” drills, aimed at testing combat readiness and delivering a “stern warning” against moves …
China expands nuclear warhead manufacturing capacity, research finds
China is rapidly overhauling a network of secret facilities used to manufacture warhead components as it expands its nuclear stockpile faster than any other country, according to an analysis of …
Silver Prices Soar as China’s New Export Rules Take Effect—Elon Musk Says, ‘This Is Not Good’
Elon Musk has voiced his concerns over China’s impending restrictions on silver exports, highlighting the potential impact on various industrial processes. On Saturday, Musk reacted to a post on X by …
China Minsheng Bank tightens governance with new audit committee charter
China Minsheng Banking ( ($HK:1988) ) just unveiled an announcement. China Minsheng Banking Corp., Ltd. has formalized detailed terms of reference …
Why Saudi Arabia might not fulfil its US spending pledge, and the China factor
Analysts say Riyadh’s investment target of nearly US$1 trillion may not be feasible – and it’s more about optics than a binding commitment.
Crypto investors rattled after major policy change: ‘Drawn a concrete red line’
It underscores a split-screen reality. Crypto investors rattled after major policy change: ‘Drawn a concrete red line’ first appeared on The Cool Down.
China Minsheng Banking announces board resignation and new non-executive director nomination
China Minsheng Banking ( ($HK:1988) ) has shared an announcement. China Minsheng Banking Corp., Ltd. has announced that non-executive director …
China welcomes Thailand-Cambodia truce ahead of trilateral talks
China on Sunday congratulated Cambodia on reaching a ceasefire with Thailand after weeks of deadly border fighting, as officials from the three countries prepared to open a two-day meeting in …
WTCC: Elena Rybakina routs Belinda Bencic, now set for mixed doubles action
Later today, the Kazakh tennis star will return to the court for a mixed doubles match. There, she will team up with Andrey Rublev, and they will take on six-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek and…
Yomiuri: Beijing may use AI to undermine Taiwan’s elections
A report in Japan’s Yomiuri Shimbun says China may try to use AI to interfere in Taiwan’s local elections next year and to prevent Taiwan President Lai Ching-te from winning reelection in the 2028 …
China Signals Sustained Fiscal Support for Growth in 2026 Plan
China pledged to broaden its fiscal spending base in 2026, signaling sustained government support to drive growth in a challenging external environment.
Racist incidents against Africans in China amid coronavirus crackdown spark outcry
A sign displayed at a McDonald’s in Guangzhou, China, read “black people are not allowed to enter” – just one instance of a growing problem in the city. Discrimination based on efforts to contain the…
