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China has logged a US$1 trillion trade surplus. Where is all that money going?
Recent data shows that despite breaking records with a $1 trillion trade surplus in the first 11 months of the year, China's official foreign exchange reserves have not significantly increased. This d...
Chinese robot vacuum maker Dreame gives gifts of gold and trip to Antarctica to employees
Dreame Technology, a leading Chinese manufacturer of robot vacuum cleaners, has announced plans to reward its employees with gold bonuses and trips to Antarctica in addition to their regular year-end ...
US Reveals China’s Ambition For Nine Aircraft Carriers! Chinese Media Criticizes As 'Flattery Killers': 6 Carriers Plus Numerous 'Lightning Special Forces' Are The Golden Card
The article discusses a claim that the US is revealing China's ambition to possess nine aircraft carriers, which is contested by some within China as an attempt at flattery. Counter-arguments suggest ...
China sets yuan fixing rate at 15-month high amid offshore gains
The People's Bank of China set the reference rate for the yuan at its strongest level since October 2024 due to recent strengthening trends in the currency, including breaching the important US dollar...
Pentagon Plans To Spend $77M On Dolphin Training Program
The Pentagon intends to allocate up to $77 million for a Marine Mammal Program that includes dolphin training in locations near Russia and China. The program involves the deployment of marine mammals,...
Chinese cities face subway delays as Beijing targets wasteful spending, high debt levels
China is scaling back subway expansion projects in affluent cities like Ningbo and Suzhou, signaling a move from previous debt-driven infrastructure growth to increased fiscal discipline and efficienc...
Xi’s triumphant year staring down Trump belies troubles in China
While China experienced success under President Xi Jinping's leadership during the trade war with the United States under Donald Trump, domestic issues such as structural economic challenges persist....
Trump-Class Battleship Could Make the U.S. Navy Great Again (With Lots of Missiles)
A proposed concept for a 'Trump-class' battleship suggests the United States Navy needs more than advanced sensors; it requires massed and networked firepower, particularly in light of an expanding Ch...
US, China hail second Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire
US President Donald Trump and Chinese Foreign Minister have congratulated both sides after months of border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand ended with a second ceasefire. The conflict has result...
Satellites Detect Increase in China's Nuclear Power
News source reports that satellites have detected an increase in nuclear power capabilities in China....
China to U.S.: Arms sales to Taiwan fuel military conflict in region
The article discusses tensions between China and the United States regarding arms sales to Taiwan, which has heightened military conflicts and hostilities in East Asia....
China may have tested Japan and U.S. readiness in Pacific
Chinese military vessels and aircraft, including the Liaoning carrier, reportedly conducted maneuvers near the coasts of Shikoku and the Kii Peninsula in the Pacific Ocean, potentially testing Japanes...
Why are rich Chinese ‘quietly’ moving private jets offshore, slumming it in budget seats?
China's ultra-wealthy individuals are reportedly relocating their private jets to countries like Singapore and Japan to avoid stringent compliance regulations in China. Additionally, corporate executi...
Why Chinese victims of Unit 731 and Japan’s WWII bio-warfare are still waiting for justice
The article highlights the commemorative ceremonies for atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima and contrasts this with the largely unnoticed death of Wang Jinti, a victim of Japanese biological warfare co...
Hong Kong’s role to be discussed in China’s top legislature annual session
Starry Lee Wai-king, Hong Kong’s sole delegate to China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, announced that the annual session will include a review of the next five-year development...
China-Pakistan warplane deal with Libyan faction ‘may help expand Beijing’s influence’
Pakistan is selling 16 JF-17 “Thunder” fighters and additional military equipment worth over $4 billion to the Libyan National Army (LNA). This deal could potentially extend China's strategic impact i...
China Increases Imports of Russian Energy Resources – Zelenskyy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that China is increasing its imports of energy resources from Russia, a move that could bolster Russia's economy under sanctions and have geopolitical implicat...
Washington Lists DJI; Experts: Taiwan Seizes Opportunity to Enter US Drone Ecosystem
The article discusses how recent actions by Washington against Chinese drone manufacturer DJI are seen as an opportunity for Taiwanese companies to enter the American drone market and ecosystem....
Shorter quarantine time drives rise in pet imports from mainland China to Hong Kong
Hong Kong has observed an increase in applications for importing pets following a reduction in mandatory quarantine time for cats and dogs from the mainland from 120 days to just 30. This change, alon...
China Criticizes U.S. Report for Creating Dispute with India, Describes Border Situation as Stable
The People's Republic of China has expressed strong displeasure towards a recent U.S. report which allegedly sows discord between China and India in regards to their shared borders. Chinese officials ...
Has China’s stock market gone from ‘uninvestable’ to ‘irresistible’?
As of late 2025, there has been an increasing bullish sentiment among global investors towards Chinese equities after a period of skepticism. This shift is evident in discussions such as the JPMorgan ...
China Criticizes US for Attempts to Undermine Relations Between Beijing and India
China has criticized the United States for attempting to disrupt the relationship between China and India....
UBTech’s US$237 million Fenglong deal tightens humanoid robot supply chain
Chinese firm UBTech Robotics has entered into an agreement worth approximately US$237 million to take control of key manufacturing capacity from Zhejiang Fenglong, a listed mechanical component maker ...
Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Pentagon aims to drive a wedge between China and other countries
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has criticized the U.S. Department of Defense for attempting to sow discord in China's international relations....
Invoking History: Xi Jinping’s Challenge to Okinawan Sovereignty and the US-Japan Alliance
Chinese President Xi Jinping references historical tributary relations as an indirect challenge to both Japanese sovereignty over Okinawa and the military alliance between Japan and the United States....
Despite the Thaw, Anti-Indian Sentiment Is on the Rise in China
Chinese public opinion is increasingly turning against India despite recent efforts by both governments to improve bilateral relations. This reflects rising nationalism and tensions between the two na...
Facing Chinese military coercion, Australian defence spending is insufficient
Speculations suggest another Chinese naval task group might be heading towards Australia, though this deployment would not constitute an immediate threat as international law permits warships to opera...
Meet the NeoVark
Several nations including the UK, Italy, and Japan are developing combat aircraft with extended range capabilities similar to those being developed by the US and China. Northrop is mentioned as a part...
Rep. Elaine Luria on Defense Strategy, China, and Taiwan
In an interview on RealClearDefense's 'Hot Wash' podcast with John Sorensen, Representative Elaine Luria from Virginia discusses national defense strategy, the relationship between the US and China, a...
There's No Such Thing as an Illegal War
George Friedman discusses the concept that major powers will inevitably diverge on national interests and conflict, despite international laws against war. He references historical precedents where th...
India proposes reopening government bidding to Chinese firms as ties thaw
India plans to lift restrictions imposed on Chinese firms from bidding for government contracts following the 2020 border clash in the Galwan Valley, aiming to address shortages and project delays. Of...
The AI boom needs electricity, but Western grids are strained. Is power China’s power?
Discusses recent instances of power outages in Europe and the United States, highlighting concerns about the strain on Western electrical grids due to high demand for electricity in the context of the...
‘Resolution revolution’ pioneer Alexey Amunts leaves Max Planck to join China’s SMART
Cell scientist and expert in mitochondrial biochemistry, Alexey Amunts, has moved to Shenzhen Medical Academy of Research and Translation (SMART) in China. Amunts was previously at the Max Planck Inst...
2 supertankers sailing to pick up Venezuelan oil for China make U-turn, ship data shows
According to LSE Group shipping data, two China-flagged supertankers en route to Venezuela to acquire crude oil have U-turned back towards Asia. This comes after US President Donald Trump announced a ...
Chinese state media repositions sci-fi space and air combat aircraft as tech target
Chinese state media has recently highlighted the Nantianmen science-fiction project's concepts of integrated space-air fighters, positioning these futuristic aircraft as potential future technologies ...
Jimmy Lai trial: Hong Kong lawyers for publisher, activists seek reduced jail time
Lawyers for Jimmy Lai, a former newspaper publisher, and two activists are arguing for less than 10 years in prison for their involvement in attempting to impose sanctions against Hong Kong and mainla...
Court lifts anonymity order for Hong Kong barrister accused of molestation
A Hong Kong court has lifted an anonymity order and allowed the media to report the identity of a barrister accused of molesting a former pupil nine years ago. The defendant, Simon So Shun-yan, 32, wa...
Maduro raid will make China think twice about Taiwan
The article discusses an imagined scenario where if the United States had undergone something akin to President Maduro's situation in Venezuela, it could impact how China views and possibly approaches...
Have investors missed the boat on Japan’s property market amid tensions with China?
Analysts suggest that geopolitical tensions with China rather than monetary policy adjustments are deterring significant investment gains in the Japanese property market. CBRE's head of research, Chin...
Hong Kong slams attempts to ‘smear’ government ahead of Jimmy Lai mitigation
A senior Hong Kong official has criticized what they refer to as external attempts to 'smear' the government ahead of a mitigation hearing for pro-democracy activist and jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai....
Trump says Venezuela does not give China a Taiwan precedent, but ‘it’s up to’ Xi
U.S. President Donald Trump clarified that any change in the status quo regarding China and Taiwan would make him 'very unhappy.' He stressed that a potential shift in Venezuela's governance does not ...
Behind the Venezuela crisis, a US-China tussle over critical minerals
The crisis in Venezuela includes a struggle for control over critical minerals beyond just oil reserves. Both China and the U.S., alongside other resource-hungry nations, are involved in securing acce...
Rockets and Mavericks to play preseason games in Macao
The National Basketball Association (NBA) announces upcoming preseason games between Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks scheduled to be held in Macao. This development is viewed as part of the leagu...
China’s DeepSeek adds advanced ‘thinking’ feature to chatbot amid buzz over next model
Chinese AI firm DeepSeek has updated its chatbot with an advanced 'thinking' feature and a deep research mode similar to OpenAI’s product, coinciding with a 90% rise in monthly active users. Analysts ...
US ‘decapitation’ strike on Venezuela sparks PLA copycat fears in Taiwan
The U.S. operation targeting Venezuelan leaders has increased worries in Taiwan that China might aim similar strikes at them. Despite official reassurances from Taiwan, the People's Liberation Army (P...
China says it is still ‘committed’ to ties with Venezuela and energy cooperation
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian stated on Monday that China remains committed to its energy partnership with Venezuela and maintains that the cooperation between both countries is safeguar...
Can China Replace an Absent America in the Climate Fight?
The article discusses how Beijing's approach to climate change differs from Washington’s, suggesting that reducing emissions does not necessarily harm economic growth according to Chinese officials....
China is likely to thread the needle after US attack on Venezuela
Chinese analysts suggest that China will adopt a patient and strategic approach following recent actions by the United States regarding Venezuela's leadership. The U.S. forces conducted an operation a...
US Attack on Venezuela Gives Green Light to Russia and China
The article discusses the hypothetical scenario of a US military intervention in Venezuela and how such an event could embolden or allow greater influence for Russia and China in Latin America. It sug...
US ‘kill line’ shocks Chinese social media as economic woes shatter illusions
Social media posts emphasizing economic insecurity among Americans have sparked debates in China about U.S. societal issues and challenged preconceived notions. Influencers use the term 'kill line,' o...
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