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China-Indonesia ties show progress, feel pressure in 2025
In 2025, China and Indonesia commemorated their 75 years of diplomatic relations with significant cooperation across several domains such as diplomacy, defense, finance, and development. Despite this ...
China hits 90 launches as Guowang deployment continues, Fengyun-4C heads to GEO
In 2025, China surpassed its 90th orbital launch through a series of missions deploying satellites for the Guowang megaconstellation and the advanced weather monitoring spacecraft, Fengyun-4C. These l...
China suggests ‘illegal’ Philippine fishing is damaging disputed Scarborough Shoal
A Chinese government report on the environmental condition of the disputed Scarborough Shoal claims that illegal fishing by the Philippines poses significant risk despite the coral reef's good overall...
China’s FAW buys US$534 million stake in Leapmotor as EV firm sees deliveries jump in 2026
FAW Group, China's oldest car manufacturer and a state-owned enterprise, has acquired a 5% stake in Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology for approximately $534 million. This investment follows the growing po...
Japan as a nuclear power, China’s first female C919 captain: 5 weekend reads you missed
The article compiles five key news stories about Asian politics and technological advancements from the previous weekend. It highlights担忧日本可能在三年内成为核武国家的中国专家意见,以及对中国首个女性C919航班机长等话题的关注。...
How a Chinese start-up is scaling 3D printing from sneakers to robots
Chinese start-up PollyPolymer is playing a pivotal role in China's robotics industry by providing advanced 3D printing technology and high-performance materials. This technology was showcased at Xpeng...
Sun Xiyao's 'Filial Piety' Speech Amid US Defense Budget Report Exudes Grand Strategy of Leveraging Strength
The article discusses Sun Xiyao's speech emphasizing filial respect within the context of a report on China's military capabilities and the substantial U.S. defense spending. It critiques the perceive...
First and second largest economies in charts and figures
China is identified as the world's second-largest economy. Although China has outgrown all other economies since its founding in 1949, it still lags behind the first-place nation....
Benefit! US Claims Inability to Defend Taiwan While Stirring Up War Rumors; Public Opinion Discovers Hidden Reasons
Discusses how the United States simultaneously claims an inability to defend Taiwan under its security commitments while also intensifying rhetoric about a potential conflict involving China and Taiwa...
Nexperia China eyes new wafer suppliers in 6 months amid legal fight with Dutch chipmaker
Nexperia's Chinese subsidiary is actively searching for new wafer suppliers within six months due to ongoing legal conflicts with the Dutch headquarters. Despite these challenges, Wingtech Technology,...
China warns of foreign forces using AI deepfakes to stir panic and steal data
The Chinese Ministry of State Security has issued a warning about foreign entities using deepfake technology and other artificial intelligence tools to create public panic and gather sensitive data. T...
Made in China: How Europe can tackle economic coercion
Mark Leonard invites Tobias Gehrke and Andrew Small for a discussion on strategies European countries can employ to address Chinese economic coercion....
China Ready to Enhance Trust With India; Slams US Report; Evasive On Pakistan Ties
The article discusses China's stance regarding its relations with India and the United States. China expresses a willingness to enhance trust and cooperation with India while harshly criticizing a rec...
China's Blunt Response to US Pentagon Defense Report
China reacted sharply to the latest US Department of Defense report on its defense by challenging the accuracy and intentions behind the United States’ assessment of its military capabilities and stra...
China Responds to Pentagon Statements Towards PLAN
The Chinese military has formally responded to recent statements by the US Department of Defense regarding China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). The nature and specifics of the response have n...
US 'China Military Power Report' Released: No National Day Parade, Fujian Warship Has Not Been Commissioned
The report by the US Department of Defense on Chinese military capabilities has been issued. It suggests that there was no national day parade and the new aircraft carrier Fujian has not yet entered s...
Pakistan Not Buying J-35 Jets; Chinese Fighter Jet Exports Expected To Increase Pentagon Report
According to reports from Pentagon officials, Pakistan has decided not to purchase the J-35 fighter jets. The report also suggests that China is aiming for a significant increase in sales of its advan...
Do China’s Foreign Policy Experts Matter? How?
The article explores whether China's foreign policy experts have any significant influence on the country's decision-making processes within an authoritarian system. It challenges assumptions about ab...
US–China trade war traps China in structural imbalance spiral
China's five-year economic plan emphasizes industrial investment and indigenous innovation as key strategic focuses. However, continuing on this path could exacerbate structural economic imbalances am...
Middle East Universities Hedge Bets With China and US
Middle Eastern universities are increasingly diversifying their international partnerships, collaborating both with Chinese institutions and American universities. This strategy aims at balancing the ...
China’s outbound travel set to soar by 10 million trips in 2026 – but halve in Japan
Chinese outbound travel is predicted to grow dramatically in 2026 due to relaxed visa policies and a stronger yuan. However, visits to Japan might drop by nearly half as a result of a political rift b...
China condemns U.S. use of force against Venezuela
China expressed strong condemnation towards the U.S.'s use of force against Venezuela and its actions targeting the country's president. The statement emphasized China's shock at such a blatant act....
Beijing to approve Nvidia H200 imports, flagging overreliance
Chinese authorities are expected to permit the import of Nvidia's AI chip, the HGX H200. Alibaba and ByteDance have expressed interest in purchasing over 200,000 units but a prominent industry figure ...
How Chinese robotaxi giants are steering the Middle East towards a driverless future
Chinese robotaxi developers are playing a significant role in promoting autonomous vehicle technology in Abu Dhabi and other parts of the United Arab Emirates. The presence of self-driving cars highli...
Want an explanation for China’s nuclear build-up? It’s not in the new white paper
China recently published an arms control white paper which did not provide any explanation or plan regarding its ongoing nuclear expansion, raising concerns and disappointment among observers....
China confirms J-10CE achieves first combat victory
On January 12, China’s State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense confirmed that the export-oriented J-10CE fighter jet secured its first combat victory in May. The ...
China’s central bank sets onshore yuan fixing at strongest point in nearly 16 months
China’s central bank has strengthened the yuan’s daily fixing rate for three consecutive sessions, setting it at a nearly 16-month high of 7.0103 to the US dollar on Tuesday. Despite recent US dollar ...
Innovation and exports will winnow China’s car industry in 2026
China’s car industry anticipates stagnation this year following years of growth. New energy vehicles (NEVs) will continue increasing market share but at a much slower pace, expected to be around 60% p...
US debt surge leaves China, Japan holding the bag in 2026
In 2026, Washington's growing national debt puts Asia, especially Japan and China, on the hook for large holdings of US Treasury bonds. The article draws a parallel to former US Senator Everett Dirkse...
Buckle up for a volatile year of Trump-Xi, Taiwan and Kim
The article suggests that Asia will experience increased volatility in 2026 due to tensions involving the United States (under a hypothetical Trump presidency), China, Taiwan, and North Korea. While o...
Air China’s HK$1.32 billion Cathay stake sale ‘tactical’, Hong Kong carrier CEO says
Air China has sold a 1.6% stake in Cathay Pacific for HK$1.32 billion, with Cathay Pacific's CEO Ronald Lam stating this is a tactical move rather than an indication of strategic change in Air China’s...
Chinese automotive chipmaker Black Sesame’s Huashan A2000 clears US review hurdle
The Chinese chipmaker Black Sesame Technologies has announced that its advanced 7-nanometer Huashan A2000 automotive chip has been approved by US authorities, allowing for its global distribution. The...
Video: Jackie Chan tells audience words of Palestinian child left him in tears
Actor Jackie Chan revealed at the premiere of his upcoming film in Beijing that he was deeply moved by the response of a Palestinian child from Gaza when asked about their future aspirations. The chil...
Forget the H-20: China’s New Bomber Is No Match for the B-2 and Stealth B-21 Raider
China’s long-rumored H-20 stealth bomber is moving from speculation into reality, potentially complicating defense planning but not posing a significant threat compared to U.S. bombers like the B-2 an...
China social media thrashes one-child policy after population control czar dies
Following the death of China's leader associated with population control measures, social media in China has been filled with criticism and regret regarding the one-child policy that was enforced from...
Trump’s audacious imperialism will only propel China’s rise
The article criticizes U.S. President Donald Trump's actions in Venezuela as an example of American imperialism driven by control over oil reserves. It implies that such aggressive tactics will boost ...
Chinese President Xi Jinping urges South Korea to ‘make correct strategic choices’
Chinese President Xi Jinping told his South Korean counterpart Lee Jae Myung that both nations share responsibility for regional stability and should make the correct strategic choice amidst a turbule...
U.S. gives green light to Nvidia H200 chip exports to China
The U.S. has updated regulations allowing Nvidia to export its H200 chips to China, with stipulations that sufficient stock remains in the United States and Chinese customers must show adequate securi...
US government approves Nvidia H200 chip exports to China
The US has approved Nvidia's export of its H200 artificial intelligence chips to China under the condition that no more than half of these shipments can be sold in China compared to domestic sales. Th...
Japan Courts South Korea Amid Rift With China
Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso's ruling party leader Natsuo Yamaguchi, now replaced by Sanae Takaichi, is attempting to improve relations with South Korea due to worsening ties with China. However, ...
‘Forgotten’ Deal Could Allow Massive U.S. Military Expansion in Greenland
President Trump has proposed that the U.S. may need to 'take' or 'buy' Greenland to counter Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic, deeming Denmark's current defense arrangements inadequate. A le...
Thailand signs new deal for additional Chinese armored vehicles
The Royal Thai Army signed a contract with China North Industries Group Corporation (NORINCO) during a delegation visit on January 11th in Beijing, for the procurement of additional VN1 8×8 wheeled ar...
G7 finance ministers agree to address rare-earth supply issues quickly
During a meeting of G7 finance ministers, concerns were raised about China's tightening controls on rare earth exports to Japan and the potential global impact of this move. The ministers agreed to ac...
Why a ‘Spheres of Influence’ Comeback Is Destined to Fail
Professor Alexander Motyl argues that modern attempts by great powers such as the U.S., China, and Russia to establish 19th-century-style spheres of influence are destined for failure due to today's w...
Chinese arms exporters may be the big winners in any Pakistan-Saudi JF-17 talks
Potential discussions between Riyadh and Islamabad regarding a deal involving the China-Pakistan co-developed JF-17 fighter jets may significantly benefit Chinese arms exports to the Gulf region, anal...
Update on Iran
This update pertains to current developments involving Iran, including political, economic, and diplomatic activities, as well as relations with neighboring countries and world powers....
Zheng Yongnian on Trump, Venezuela and why China doesn’t want ‘a separate kitchen’
Zheng Yongnian, a prominent Chinese political scientist and government advisor, speaks about the potential reshaping of regional order in Latin America due to US policy shifts under President Donald T...
Cui Tiankai Speech at Tsinghua University: NATO Has Not Won in Asia!
In his speech at Tsinghua University, Cui Tiankai stated that NATO has not succeeded in its strategic objectives in the Asian region. He emphasized challenges faced by NATO's alliances in countries su...
Nordic officials reportedly dismiss Trump’s Greenland claims
According to Financial Times reports, Nordic diplomats assert that intelligence does not support recent US concerns about Russian and Chinese naval presence near Greenland, questioning the basis for p...
Britain in talks with Nato to counter China, Russia in the Arctic: UK transport secretary
UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander announced that Britain is engaged in discussions with NATO allies regarding how to enhance Arctic security against potential threats from Russia and China. These...
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