China’s military started its second day of war games around Taiwan on Friday, with drills to test their ability to “seize power” and control key areas, exercises it has said were launched to punish …
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Japan is selling patrol vessels to the Philippines. Is Tokyo confronting Beijing with more ‘aggressive diplomacy’?
Japan’s growing role as a security provider in Asia is necessary, with the US preoccupied with wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, analysts say.
Explainer-China’s latest property market support package – its contents and what’s at stake
China announced “historic” steps last week to stabilise its crisis-hit property sector, aiming to clear inventory and boost homebuyer demand. Here is what we know so far: WHAT ARE THE NEW MEASURES? The package includes…
Taiwan scrambles jets and puts missile, naval, and land units on alert over China’s military drills
China’s military said its two-day exercises around Taiwan were punishment for separatist forces seeking independence.
China falling: The faltering Chinese economy and what it could mean globally
The old saying goes, “When America sneezes, the world catches a cold.” I certainly hope that’s not the same case with China.
Lower risks, harder to respond: why Beijing may prefer a blockade to armed conflict on Taiwan
A, planned before William Lai’s inauguration and calibrated to ‘signal displeasure, but hopefully not escalate’, says analyst.
Alcantara featured on new models introduced at Beijing Auto Show
“Made in Italy” material on concept vehicles, sportscars and luxury models MILAN, May 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Alcantara, the global lifestyle brand, was featured on a number of vehicles shown at this year’s Beijing Auto…
Grave robbers looted lavish 1,800-year-old tombs in China — but missed this one
Archaeologists think the people in the tombs, dated to the Han dynasty, were all from the same wealthy family.
Elon Musk says he didn’t ask for Biden’s tariff on electric vehicles from China
Elon Musk said he was surprised when President Joe Biden announced a 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars.
Yellen wants G7 ‘wall of opposition’ to China’s excess industrial capacity
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Thursday that she wants market-driven countries to present a “wall of opposition” to China over its state-driven industrial policies, a key issue she is pushing at a G7…
Biden looks to counter China’s influence as he rolls out red carpet for Kenya
When Kenyan President William Ruto touched down in Beijing seven months ago, he was welcomed on the tarmac with a red carpet and cordons of Chinese troops standing at attention. Among the goals of his…
‘Sight’ Review: An Eye Doctor’s (Inner) Journey From China
Based on the real life of the pioneering ophthalmologist Ming Wang, this movie follows the character’s struggle to see inside himself.
In COVID-19 Oversight, House Republicans Deliver a Win for Accountability
HHS suspends EcoHealth Alliance for violating grant terms and conducting gain-of-function research linked to COVID-19 in Wuhan, China.
