On his first official trip to Asia, the defense secretary told allies the Trump administration would “truly prioritize and shift to this region of the world in a way that is unprecedented.” …
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COVID-19’s Impact Five Years On, Chinese Harassment of Taiwan, Peruvian Political Fortunes, and 75 Years of Formula 1
Also this week, a visual narrative on the 30th anniversary of the Tokyo subway sarin gas attack, a special feature on Ramadan, and the grim stats of death prediction.
Viewing Trump’s Trade War From the World’s Shopping Mall in China
Merchants purchase goods at China Yiwu International Trade City, in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, on Feb. 9, 2025. Editor at Large Christmas comes early to Yiwu, a bustling entrepôt just a couple hours …
US Has ‘Astonishing’ Record of Betraying Allies: China
The Chinese remarks come as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visits the Philippines, which is a treaty ally of Washington.
COVID-19: The Evidence Lopsidedly Favors a Lab Leak
As we reflect on five years since the tumultuous start of the COVID pandemic (even if we just wish to forget it ever happened), the most fundamental question is still unanswered: where did SARS-CoV-2 …
Pony.ai Wins First Permit for Fully Driverless Robotaxi Operation in Shenzhen’s City Centers
Pony.ai (NASDAQ: PONY) became the first company authorized to operate paid fully-driverless robotaxis in Shenzhen’s Nanshan District on March 27, marking a milestone as the city’s inaugural permit for …
Chinese exporters hunt for alternatives to ‘irreplaceable’ US buyers
SHENZHEN, China—One of the most popular events at a Chinese exporters’ exhibition last week was a session teaching merchants how to sell more in Russia.
China’s Xi makes strong push for greater foreign investment as economy continues to lag
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged foreign investors to have faith in China’s business prospects in an address to major global business leaders.
Taiwan says China’s SMIC suspected of illegally luring tech workers
Taiwan authorities said on Friday they were investigating whether China’s largest chipmaker SMIC illegally lured Taiwanese tech workers under cover of a shell company on the island masquerading as …
US defense chief says stronger deterrence needed against China in disputed sea
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that the Trump administration would boost military ties with the Philippines to strengthen deterrence against “threats from the communist Chinese” and …
Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with global executives as Beijing focuses on business outreach
U.S. President Donald Trump has raised tariffs by 20% on China since January over its alleged role in the U.S. fentanyl crisis, and threatened a swath of new tariffs.
China looks to deepen ties with Central Asia as U.S. trade tensions intensify
The escalating trade war with the U.S. has propelled Beijing to further expand its ties with Central Asia, analysts say, as state-backed firms look to substitute U.S. imports and reroute exports. The …
Chinese President Xi meets with global CEOs in Beijing, Xinhua reports
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with global CEOs in Beijing on Friday, Xinhua reported.
