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Russian naval vessel joins Chinese and Iranian warships for drills off South Africa
A Russian naval vessel will participate in joint military exercises alongside Chinese and Iranian warships off the coast of South Africa. The drills were initially planned for November 2025 but have s...
Amid historical tensions with Japan, Hong Kong must engage for the future
The author describes attending a memorial service for victims of the Nanking massacre at Hong Kong government offices in Admiralty, highlighting the historical tensions between China and Japan stemmin...
Chinese robot vacuum maker Dreame bets on AI-driven appliances to run household chores
Dreame Technology, a leading Chinese maker of robot vacuum cleaners, showcased over 20 new AI-powered household appliances at CES in Las Vegas, aiming to create an AI-driven ecosystem for managing hom...
Shanghai steps up oversight of delayed payment practices hurting suppliers
The Shanghai municipal government has established a task force to monitor its manufacturing sectors and ensure timely payment to suppliers affected by delayed payments. Deputy Secretary General Gu Jun...
The Growing Dilemma of the Republican Party Regarding Greenland
The article discusses growing tensions within the United States' Republican Party regarding its stance on Greenland, with some members advocating for increased American interest and presence in the re...
It’s HAL out there: Tencent AI chatbot tells user to ‘get lost’ in rare angry outburst
Tencent Holdings issued an apology after its popular AI chatbot Yuanbao was reported to have insulted a user. This incident has sparked discussions about the risks associated with rapidly advancing ge...
Trump’s Bad Neighbor Policy
The article suggests that President Trump's approach towards neighboring countries, treating them as subordinate states rather than equals, could drive these nations into forming closer ties with Chin...
Caroline Costello in the China in Africa Podcast
On December 19th, 2025, Caroline Costello, Assistant Director at the Global China Hub of the Atlantic Council, spoke on the 'China in Africa Podcast' about China's significant involvement in illegal r...
Zoltán Fehér in Delfi
On October 9th, 2025, Zoltán Fehér, a Global China Hub nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council, gave an interview to Delfi, a Latvian news portal. The discussion revolved around tension in EU-China...
Could there be a link between glucose levels in the brain and Alzheimer’s disease?
Researchers from China’s Kunming Institute of Zoology claim an experimental drug targeting glucose levels has shown promise in treating late-stage Alzheimer's disease symptoms in mice, leading to sign...
Police to deepen Asean ties as Hong Kong set to host first top Interpol meeting
Hong Kong's police chief, Joe Chow Yat-ming, has expressed intentions to enhance collaboration with ASEAN countries and solidify Hong Kong’s role in law enforcement. The city is set to host the first ...
Reviewing the Chinese Navy in 2025 – Part I: The surface fleet
Naval News provides an annual review of developments within the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) for the year 2025, focusing on additions to the surface fleet and operational trends. More details ...
What are China’s hottest jobs as AI reshapes the labour market?
China's job market is experiencing significant structural changes due to rapid economic growth and demographic shifts. As Beijing seeks to reshape its employment landscape through innovation-led indus...
China-founded Tripo AI updates 3D content creation platform as users more than double
Tripo AI, a Chinese startup, released an updated version of its 3D content creation platform called Tripo Studio 1.0. The update increases the speed of AI-driven 3D content creation by up to 200%, wit...
If Trump wants a deal with China, he must rein in US allies in Asia
President Donald Trump faces difficulties in forging a significant agreement with China due to actions by U.S. allies that amplify the 'China threat.' Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's statemen...
Hong Kong authorities question World Bank’s ‘unfair’ business-ready grades
The Hong Kong authorities challenged the recently released World Bank report that graded the city lower for business readiness. They argued that outdated data caused unfair evaluations. According to a...
China’s Hainan hosts duty-free shopping spree under new customs regime
Since the implementation of a new customs regime covering all of China’s southern island province, Hainan, there has been a notable increase in consumer spending. Specifically, Sanya, the tourism hub ...
China parents buy AI clips of regretful single women to urge childless kids to marry
Parents in China are using artificial intelligence-generated videos showing middle-aged women regretting their decision not to marry or have children during their youth. These clips depict single wome...
A closer look at China’s ‘Flying Shark’ J-15 jet that made waves near Japan
A recent encounter near the Miyako Strait witnessed an engagement of Chinese Shenyang J-15 carrier-based fighter jets from China’s aircraft carrier Liaoning with Japanese military planes. This inciden...
China Rejects US Report Allegedly Weakening India-US Ties
Chinese officials have dismissed a recent United States report that suggested potential negative impacts on Indo-US defense cooperation due to increased China's military presence in the region....
US politicians back Coupang, seethe over South Korea’s ‘campaign of aggression’
Republican US politicians are supporting Seattle-based e-commerce firm Coupang against an ongoing investigation by the South Korean government, viewing it as favoring China. They remain silent about a...
China’s Quiet Stake in Post-Assad Syria
China's strategy regarding Syria after Assad shows restraint rather than eagerness for engagement. This caution stems from balancing geopolitical interests while avoiding significant commitments that ...
Zero Gravity ZG-ONE
The Zero Gravity ZG-ONE, an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) multicopter developed by Zero Gravity Aircraft Industry, completed over 100 test flights by September 2023. The first producti...
Did a bowl of millet help end a migrant crisis in China 1,500 years ago?
The article explores how human migration has shaped societies throughout history and poses the question of how disparate groups become unified. It focuses on modern-day China where over 90% identify a...
Beijing’s Venezuela plans, Mexico-China tariffs: 7 Latin America relations reads
The article highlights seven news stories pertaining to global relations with an emphasis on Latin American countries and their interactions with China. One key story centers around Mexico's decision ...
Mainland Chinese money to drive 10% rise in Hong Kong commercial property deals: Colliers
Colliers reports that investment from mainland China in Hong Kong's commercial real estate sector is expected to increase property deals by 10% in 2026, marking the highest level of investment since 2...
Bookshelf: China may not be a superpower
Renowned historian Frank Dikotter argues in his book that China's image as a superpower may be exaggerated. According to the historian, the Chinese Communist Party has been weakened and is far from be...
UBS conveys upbeat note on Chinese stocks in 2026 as global investors seek diversification
UBS Group expressed confidence in the outlook for Chinese stocks in 2026, highlighting China's role as a significant alternative for global investors diversifying away from overvalued US equities. Fac...
Argentina’s Milei plans China trip for 2026 as US pressures Buenos Aires to curb ties
Argentine President Javier Milei has confirmed he plans to visit China in 2026 despite increased pressure from the United States on Argentina to reduce its ties with Beijing. In an interview published...
Zhou Qunfei: ex-security guard rises to become world’s richest self-made woman entrepreneur
Zhou Qunfei, who grew up in a poor village in central China and began her career as a security guard, is now the founder of Lens Technology, a touch-screen company. With an estimated net worth of 110 ...
Can CCP Special Forces Match Up with US Delta Force? Experts Say There Are 4 Weaknesses
Experts argue that China's special forces do not match up to those of the United States in several key aspects. The analysis highlights four specific areas where Chinese special forces are reportedly ...
China wife shocked to learn that ‘People’s Armed Police officer’ husband is convicted murderer
In Hebei province, China, a woman married Jia Bin, falsely represented as a People's Armed Police officer in 2014. Over time, it became evident that he was often away on ‘special missions’ which later...
South Korea walks a narrow bridge between China and Japan
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung commenced diplomatic engagements at the start of 2026 with visits to Beijing for his first official presidential trip since 2019, followed by planned meetings in J...
Self-taught China pupil impresses peers with TCM pulse diagnosis, garners praise online
A secondary school student in China named Zhao Tianyu has gained internet fame for offering voluntary traditional Chinese medicine consultations to his classmates. A video shared by one of his teacher...
China Views US Decision to Withdraw from 66 Organizations as No Surprise
The Chinese perspective on the United States' decision to withdraw from 66 international organizations has been reported without surprise or significant reaction in China. This move is seen more or le...
Kroenig in C-SPAN on foreign policy in 2026
Matthew Kroenig, Vice President at the Atlantic Council and Senior Director of the Scowcroft Center, appeared on C-SPAN's 'Washington Journal' to discuss foreign policy challenges in 2026. He analyzed...
Zoltán Fehér in Courthouse News
On November 15th, 2025, Zoltán Fehér, Global China Hub nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council and expert on France-China relations, was cited by Courthouse News regarding France's policy towards C...
Glass observatory deck along Hong Kong Island promenade draws tens of thousands
A new glass walkway at Eastern district's promenade in Hong Kong has attracted over 16,000 visitors daily since its opening on December 29th. This latest 1.1km section completes a 13km promenade that ...
China continued hunt for corrupt ‘tigers’ snares State Council veteran
Tian Xuebin, a 62-year-old former official who served under multiple premiers at the State Council level, is under investigation by China’s Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) on suspi...
Hong Kong records 72% jump in mainland Chinese tourists over long New Year break
Over the new year period and subsequent three-day holiday, Hong Kong received approximately 660,000 visitors from mainland China, marking a 72% increase from the same period last year. The surge had s...
China’s wealthy swap real estate for insurance, gold as retirement looms
High-net-worth individuals in China are increasingly divesting from real estate and reallocating their wealth towards insurance policies and gold assets due to concerns about the future of housing mar...
Hong Kong receives twice as many mainland Chinese visitors on New Year’s Day
On New Year's Day, Hong Kong registered over 215,000 visitors from mainland China, a significant increase from the approximately 106,000 recorded in 2024. The surge is attributed to a concurrent three...
Chinese tourists eye return trips for Visit Malaysia 2026: ‘hot weather, warm hospitality’
Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign has commenced, attracting interest from international tourists including Chinese visitors to Sabah. The campaign promises a series of festivals, concerts, and sporting eve...
Where Trump Launched Airstrikes Around the World in 2025
This article discusses hypothetical or speculative military actions by former US President Donald Trump in the year 2025, involving airstrikes across multiple countries. The piece examines potential t...
Why China is Myanmar’s only real hope
Myanmar's military junta has held its first general election since the 2021 coup. Western observers denounce this event as illegitimate while the junta claims it represents a fair democratic process. ...
Diamond V.MO
The Diamond V.MO is an eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft being developed by Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH for passenger and pilot use, with support from the Wanfeng Auto Holdin...
Why investors should remain bullish on Hong Kong, mainland stocks in 2026
Despite declines in Chinese stock indexes at the end of 2025, many Wall Street banks still maintain a positive outlook for 2026, though some have become more cautious. Morgan Stanley predicts that aft...
In the Gobi Desert, China is powering up the world’s largest ‘super-cold air battery’
A new liquid-air energy storage facility, also known as the Super Air Power Bank, has been activated in the Gobi Desert near Golmud, Qinghai Province. It stores air compressed and cooled to -194°C whi...
The Chinese century may already be here
An article questioning if China can perform sophisticated state-sponsored kidnappings similar to those conducted by the United States. The piece raises concerns over U.S. military practices that invol...
China teen makes fraudulent returns on cosmetics platform, profiting US$570,000 from resale
A 17-year-old Chinese individual has been sentenced to six years in prison for making over 11,900 fraudulent refund applications on a cosmetics shopping platform, without returning the goods. The teen...
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