The US military believes that China has more than 500 operational nuclear warheads, surpassing earlier projections and it may be exploring the development of conventionally-armed long-range missiles that could reach the United States,
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Bizarre Robert Downey Jr. Deal, Beijing Plot to Buy Taiwan’s Only Broadcast Network: A Hollywood vs. China Case Heads to Court
On Oct. 23, Fenton v. DMG is scheduled to begin in California Superior Court, with Robert Downey Jr. and tentpole producer Neal Moritz expected to be on the witness list. Although Fenton, a former William…
Putin spotted in China with nuclear briefcase nearby in rare footage: report
Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly relied on his nuclear options as a means of deterring more direct involvement or stronger support for Ukraine during his invasion.
The decline in China’s US Treasury holdings isn’t as big as it seems
“Although China’s holdings of US debt are down, after some adjustments, it’s a lot less than the headline implies,” Ned Davis Research said.
China sells the most US assets in 4 years, dumping $21 billion of US stock and Treasury bonds
China’s economy has failed to rebound as expected from the COVID-19 pandemic, and Beijing is navigating an uncertain property market, a faltering currency, slumping trade, and weak growth. The US bond …
Chinese attendance at Saudi conference doubles as Riyadh courts Beijing
Around 300 Chinese “decision makers” are attending Saudi Arabia’s flagship investment conference this year, organisers said on Thursday, double last year’s attendance as Riyadh deepens its relationship with China despite U.
California governor Newsom heads to China for climate-focused meetings
The governor of California – the largest U.S. state economy and one of the top economies in the world – will travel to China next week for meetings with national and provincial leaders to discuss…
Russia working on infrastructure design for far eastern gas pipeline to China
Russian energy giant Gazprom said on Thursday that it was working on the design of infrastructure for a gas pipeline from the Sakhalin region in Russia’s Far East to China.
Western Spy Agencies Issue Joint China Threat Warning
Intelligence chiefs representing each of the Five Eyes warn of the serious, dynamic threat China’s espionage efforts pose to national security.
China’s Country Garden risks default after ‘missing bond payment’
Property developer denies claims founder and chair have left country amid reports it missed key deadline …
House Committee Spotlights US Investments Into China’s Military Technology
Sequoia isn’t new to controversy, as its China business has come under scrutiny in recent years. Now, the U.S. House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party wants to investigate Sequoia’s …
Nestlé is closing an infant formula factory as China’s birth rate plunges
Nestlé plans to close a plant in Ireland that makes baby formula, citing a sharp drop in China’s birth rate, in a fresh example of the far-reaching implications of China’s demographic crisis.
China’s new home prices extend declines, defying broader recovery
China’s new home prices fell for the third straight month in September, official data showed on Thursday, dashing hopes of a turnaround in demand during a traditionally peak home buying period despite efforts to revive…