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 …
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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.
After years of survival, China’s Huawei returns to revenue peak
China’s Huawei is expected to claim triumph over U.S. sanctions at its upcoming annual results, bolstered by its software push, progress in chips and booming smart-driving technology business that has …
On first Asia trip, US defense chief Hegseth calls for ‘deterrence’ in face of China ‘threats’
Deterrence is necessary in Asia in the face of “threats from the Communist Chinese” US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in Manila on Friday as he opened his first visit to Asia in his role…
Myanmar rebels disrupt China rare earth trade, sparking regional scramble
When armed rebels seized northern Myanmar’s rare-earths mining belt in October, they dealt a blow to the country’s embattled military junta – and wrested control of a key global resource.
Shipowners Are Adjusting Contracts for US Tax on China Vessels
Shipowners and charterers are altering leasing contracts to cope with the multi-million dollar port fees expected to be imposed on Chinese-built vessels by the Trump administration, according to …
Pony.ai wins first permit for fully driverless taxi operation in the center of China’s Silicon Valley
In the latest step towards building a revenue-generating robotaxi business, Chinese startup Pony.ai said it has obtained the first permit to charge fares for fully driverless taxis in core parts of a …
Insight: Myanmar rebels disrupt China rare earth trade, sparking regional scramble
When armed rebels seized northern Myanmar’s rare-earths mining belt in October, they dealt a blow to the country’s embattled military junta – and wrested control of a key global resource.
Taiwan dismisses China complaint about navy ship, trawler collision
Taiwan’s defence minister on Friday dismissed China’s complaints about a collision between a Taiwanese navy ship and Chinese trawler in the sensitive Taiwan Strait, saying Taipei will continue to …
NSW man accused of importing meth from China set to face Sydney court
Australian Federal Police allegedly intercepted parcels last year containing 99kg of methamphetamine from China. A New South Wales Hunter Valley man is due to appear in court in over an alleged plot …