US officials believe corruption issues could throw China off track of its modernization goals and plans for Taiwan in the coming years.
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China’s State Grid outlays record $88.7 billion investment for 2025
China’s State Grid will invest a record over 650 billion yuan ($88.7 billion) in the country’s power grid this year, state-run CCTV said on Wednesday, up from 600 billion in 2024. The country’s main national…
Modi watches launch of navy vessels set to guard against China presence in Indian Ocean
The launch underscores the importance of the Indian Ocean region, through which 95% of the country’s trade moves.
Chetwoods and J&A unveil beach-informed metro station in Shenzhen
Architecture studios Chetwoods and J&A have transformed a metro station in Shenzhen, China, into a coastal-themed transit hub, drawing on the local landscape and cultural identity. Created as part of …
China’s State Grid outlays record $88.7 bln investment for 2025
China’s State Grid will invest a record over 650 billion yuan ($88.7 billion) in the country’s power grid this year, state-run CCTV said on Wednesday, up from 600 billion in 2024.
US Army Missile System on China’s Doorstep Hits Moving Target in Fire Test
A missile fired from an MRC launcher hit a moving surface target during a live-fire test marking a “leap forward” in the lethality of its capabilities.
Dissanayake in Beijing: Why Sri Lanka must look harder at what it’s signing on with China
As Sri Lankan President Dissanayake meets Xi Jinping in Beijing, a look at China’s economic grip on Sri Lanka’s economic sovereignty, and the goodwill that India has shown towards its southern neighbo …
Trump’s Greenland bid stirs debate in China about what to do with Taiwan
For years, the U.S. government has urged China to show “restraint” in pushing its claim on Taiwan and to drop military threats to bring the democratically governed island under its control.
FBI erases China-sponsored malware from thousands of U.S. computers
Federal authorities announced Tuesday that they have erased Chinese malware from thousands of computers across the United States.
Shell-CNOOC joint venture to expand south China petrochemical complex
A joint venture of Shell and CNOOC plans to expand its petrochemical facility in south China’s Guangdong province in a project targeted for completion in 2028, it said on Wednesday.
‘It Was the Most Tense Moment’: U.S. Ambassador to China Exit Interview
In his last interview as U.S. Ambassador to China, Nicholas Burns sat down with WSJ’s Jonathan Cheng to discuss the most unsettling moment in his tenure, U.S.-China trade ties and Donald Trump’s talk …
China vows crackdown on illegal handling of data
China’s state planner pledged to crack down on black and grey industries that illegally obtain, sell or provide data, according to regulations published on Wednesday intended to improve data …
On Covid-19 anniversary, Japan’s doctors worry about complacency
A surge in influenza cases during Japan’s winter shows overconfidence regarding health precautions is creeping in, experts say As Japan marks the fifth anniversary of its first confirmed novel …
