The nine officials are suspected of extremely serious crimes involving exceptionally large sums of money, Defense Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang said in a statement posted online.
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US Ramps Up Aircraft Carrier Presence Near China
Facing China’s expanding naval presence across the Pacific, the U.S. has homeported the George Washington in Japan, its key ally in countering China, while rotating its West Coast-based aircraft …
China ups its spy game on US soil as it bids to control coronavirus narrative
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. For decades, China has waged an espionage war with the United States, exploiting America’s comparatively …
China reclassifies dogs as pets, not livestock, in wake of the coronavirus
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic — which is believed to have first spread to humans at a “wet market” in Wuhan, China, where live animals were sold for food — China has created…
China admits to destroying coronavirus samples, insists it was for safety
China confirmed Friday it had ordered unauthorized laboratories in the country to destroy coronavirus samples early in the outbreak. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has charged that Beijing refused to …
Trump calls 157% China tariffs ‘not sustainable’ ahead of planned Xi meeting in South Korea
President Donald Trump admitted his tariffs on Chinese goods are “not sustainable” as he prepares to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea.
Carmakers gear up for chip battle after China curbs Nexperia exports
Industry warns of disruption to European production following Beijing’s retaliation for Dutch government’s seizure
Trump Says China Tariffs ‘Won’t Stand’ — But Bitcoin Crashes 5% Anyway
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) fell below $104,000 on Friday before president Donald Trump said high tariffs on China “will not stand,” easing trade tensions but doing little to stop the market’s decline.
IPO market is ‘really strong,’ NYSE president says, calls for long-term focus
Martin noted that public listings on the NYSE have come roaring back in 2025. “The IPO market is really, really strong,” she said. “We’ve had a great year so far across all sectors.” …
Shenzhen’s biopharma firm signs deal with global leader in cell therapy
Shenzhen-based Pregene Biopharma signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Kite Pharma, a global leader in cell therapy, valued at up to $1.64 billion on Thursday, according to Nanfang Daily’s news …
China Ousts Top Military Officials as Xi Widens Corruption Purge
China has expelled two of the country’s most senior military officials from the Communist Party as President Xi Jinping widens his anti-corruption drive.He Weidong, one of two vice-chairs of the …
China allows more biofuel firms to export green aviation fuel, sources say
China has approved another three biofuel refiners to export sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by issuing them quotas, according to trade sources and a Chinese consultancy, a move that could see exports …
China is the world leader when it comes to rare earths. This can be used this as leverage in a trade war with the U.S.
China leads the world when it comes to the production and processing of rare earths. That may be a key weapon in its trade battle with the U.S. — and its move to expand export…