A China watcher has argued that the U.S. House of Representatives should vote on the foreign aid bill to reassure Taiwan about its defense commitment.
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China’s Raw Material Control Could Strangle US Defense Industry—Ex-Official
China’s restrictions on raw materials could strangle the U.S. defense industry, according to a former U.S. official. Nazak Nikakhtar, former assistant secretary for industry and analysis at the …
Iranian PE teacher embraces vibrant, diverse lifestyle in China’s Shenzhen
“I’m going to create my own miracle here.” An Iranian PE teacher discovers his potentials in China’s Shenzhen. He says Shenzhen is a city of miracles and dreams. #LifeinChina …
Palau’s president raises threat of pivot to Beijing if US funds are delayed further
In letter to US senator, President Surangel Whipps Jnr writes that local leaders want to gain more financial aid from Beijing ‘at the cost of shifting alliances, beginning with sacrificing Taiwan’.
China is heading for a ‘lost decade’ if it doesn’t reform and grow, an analyst says
China now faces multiple challenges including a property crisis, deflationary pressure, a demographic crisis, and trade tensions with the West.
China to Show off Homegrown Airliner at Singapore Air Show Amid Supply Crunch
“Supply chain issues are limiting the ability of many airlines to upgrade their fleets and service their aircraft,” said Association of Asia Pacific Airlines head Subhas Menon. The biennial show will …
Hong Kong residents, businesses slowly waking up to Greater Bay Area’s potential – but more needs to be done, say experts and politicians
More Hongkongers are visiting, working, living across the border as Beijing blueprint for region takes shape Anti-government protests in 2019, Covid-19 pandemic among reasons city did not take full …
Whisky takes a shot at China’s Baiju-ruled market
Its Alcohol-By-Volume (ABV) can top 60% – in comparison spirits like scotch whisky and tequila typically have an ABV of around 40%. “Baijiu certainly still has its place in Chinese liquor consumption, …
China’s population predicted to drop by 60% by century’s end
The Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences (SASS) has predicted China’s population will have dropped by 60% by the end of the century. Population drop: China, which currently holds the world’s …
China eyes May 2024 launch for 1st-ever lunar sample-return mission to moon’s far side
Chang’e-6 is expected to launch in May 2024 and touch down on the moon’s far side to collect samples of lunar material to be returned to Earth for study.
Beijing bristles as Chinese companies could face sanctions for Russia assistance: report
The European Union will target companies – not countries – that have facilitated the transfer of electronics and technology necessary to produce weapons for Russia.
Can Beijing convince Europe to ditch a Trump-led US?
The visit comes at a pivotal moment when Europe is reassessing its relationship with a potentially Donald Trump-led United States. Beijing will also be hoping to discuss China’s role in Europe’s green …
Lawmakers Move To Let US Ally Claim China’s Artificial Islands
A bill to challenge the ownership of China’s artificial islands in Southeast Asia’s contested waters is moving through the Congress of the Philippines, an ally the United States is treaty-bound to …