China’s lunar mission to bring back the first samples ever collected from the moon’s far side is on schedule for next year, officials say, as Beijing ramps up its ambitious plan to send astronauts to…
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CHART OF THE DAY: China may be the source of surging US bond yields as Beijing dumps Treasurys
China has sold $300 billion worth of US Treasurys since 2021, including $40 billion since April 2023. Apollo Global Management’s chief economist suggested this could be a driver of spiking US bond …
China, the US and the dangers of a war of words over national decline
An apparent chip advance by tech giant Huawei is being touted at home as a win over US sanctions and further evidence of waning American power.
Taiwan Says China Has ‘Very Diverse’ Ways of Interfering in Election
Ahead of elections, Taiwan routinely flags the risk of interference from Beijing, which claims the democratically governed island as its own, saying China seeks to sway the outcome to candidates who …
China grows more dragon fruit, reduces imports from Vietnam
With the jump in domestic production, imports from Vietnam are falling. According to data from China Customs, 206,000 tons had been imported in the first half of this year, mostly from Vietnam, for …
Vitamin D deficiency linked with higher COVID-19 mortality and severity of symptoms – China study
Vitamin D status could predict COVID-19 mortality rate and the severity of symptoms in the acute infection stage, suggests a new observational study in China.
European Union moves to shield sensitive tech from China
The bloc could ultimately restrict exports of certain technology to China. But getting all EU member states to agree to taking a tougher stand on Beijing is far from given. The European Commission has …
China and EU agree export controls ‘mechanism’ to ease trade tensions
China and the EU have agreed to set up a “mechanism” to discuss export controls, mirroring a similar effort between Beijing and Washington, as the two trading superpowers seek to ease growing trade …
Dutch media: US export controls against China marred by compromises and falling short of goals
As Washington reportedly plans to update its export curbs against China in October, an analysis report by a Dutch media posits that the previous export curbs imposed a year ago exposed the Biden …
US-China relations are ‘on the brink of red lines’ but war is still unlikely, says hedge fund legend Ray Dalio
There are “irreconcilable differences” between the US and China, including Taiwan, the rivalry over semiconductor chips, and geopolitics, Dalio said on Tuesday.
China’s ‘disappearing’ generals: Why Xi Jinping doesn’t trust his own military
China’s youth or Xi’s cabinet?,” Emanuel wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.But why are Chinese officials disappearing or being removed from posts more frequently now, especially from military …
