Defense Department report reveals China’s rapidly growing weapons arsenal and “psychological warfare” operation ahead of new Trump presidency.
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Fear That China Rules the Waves Jolts U.S. to Pursue Maritime Revival
The collapse of U.S. commercial shipping and shipbuilding poses a national-security risk, according to a growing chorus in Washington.
How controversial paper’s retraction has stirred up coronavirus ‘lab leak theory’ again
A paper on natural origins of coronavirus was retracted and published anew, bringing back speculation about a Wuhan ‘lab leak’ during experiments on samples from NY-based EcoHealth.
Hong Kong green group warns revised IT hub plan could harm bird flight paths
Authorities have revised plans for Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone to expand its floor size.
Inside China’s paramilitary force that could be key in an invasion of Taiwan
China is preparing paramilitary forces with amphibious and urban warfare training, possibly for a future invasion of Taiwan, military experts told BI.
5 things about China’s struggle to get out of Covid shock to its economy
China’s struggle to recover from the shock of COVID-19 in 2024 laid bare long-standing vulnerabilities in its economy. Burdens of BRI, the collapsing property market, ineffective stimulus measures and …
What China’s persistent deflation means for the world economy
China’s deflation spiral is proving difficult to reverse. Prices in the world’s second-largest economy could enter a record deflationary streak not seen since the 1990s.
China to cut import tariffs on certain goods to expand domestic demand
By continuously reducing import tariffs on the pharmaceutical raw materials and medical equipment in high demand, China will better ensure people’s access to medical services, said Gao Yuning, vice …
Beijing seeks to curb ‘shakedown’ detentions of Chinese executives
A Beijing-based entrepreneur said the detentions had created a climate of fear among founders. “It gets scary when you start to know people who’ve been detained,” he said. “The government needs to do …
China Has Limited Firepower to Counter U.S. Tariffs
While Beijing has already brandished the ways it could hit back at Trump levies, such retaliation risks boomeranging..
Chinese, Iranian FMs hold talks in Beijing
Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the remarks on Saturday during talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in Beijing. Araghchi landed in China on Friday for a two-day visit to discuss bilateral, regional and…
Ex-CDC Director Says ‘Possible’ US Created Viruses in China
Robert Redfield, who led the CDC during Trump’s first term, said “it’s possible” that U.S. intelligence agencies were helping create viruses in a Wuhan lab.
The Week’s Investing News Roundup: Betting Big on China, Crypto, and More
Michael Burry rocketed to fame after earning a $1 billion profit shorting the market during the housing market bubble in the 2000s. His hedge fund is now betting big on China and has increased stakes…
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