US-China Relations: Importance of Continued Talks to Avoid Economic Nationalism
A former top South Korean diplomat has urged China and the United States to push ahead with negotiations to inject stability into their relationship, warning that economic nationalism would bring harm to the world....
Chinese Army Helicopter Encounters with Foreign Navy in East China Sea
The People’s Liberation Army has disclosed that helicopter encounters with a foreign navy took place repeatedly over the East China Sea in which the two aircraft came as close as 10 metres from each...
Removing US Tariffs Could Jeopardize President Amid China Trade Talks
The Donald Trump administration was all up in arms about their tariffs in front of a trade court in New York on Wednesday. They were like, "Yo, if you take away these tariffs, you're...
Baidu’s Robotaxi Service: 11 Million Rides and Company Growth
Baidu, the Chinese internet search giant, announced on Wednesday that its Apollo Go robotaxi service has given more than 11 million rides since it started in 2019. The company, based in Beijing, revealed that...
US-China Trade Talks Begin as Tensions Linger
Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Ma Zhaoxu had a “candid and in-depth” discussion with recently arrived US ambassador to China David Perdue on Tuesday as trade tensions persisted. This marked the US envoy’s first meeting...
US Presidents’ Health Secrecy: The Hidden Truth Exposed
Ageing dictators, we are told, almost always hide the true state of their declining health. Even after their deaths, courtiers jockeying for power may delay releasing the news. It seems that such a practice...
Unlocking US Investment in Iran: Opportunities for Gulf States
As talks between Iran and the United States reach a pivotal moment, the prospect of Washington’s investment in Iran if sanctions are lifted looms. For both Iran and the US, this evolving dynamic presents...
China’s 5G Satellite-to-Phone Video Call: Defying US App Curbs?
The world’s first direct 5G satellite-to-smartphone broadband video call was done by some scientists in China and it's making folks wonder if the US restrictions on apps like TikTok really make sense. The idea...
Enhancing Coastal Surveillance in Taiwan: Addressing Defense Breaches by Mainland Boats
Taiwan’s coastguard is asking for some extra cash to beef up surveillance along the coast. Why, you ask? Well, because some sneaky folks from mainland China have been making secret landings on Taiwan's sensitive...
China’s Strategies to Navigate US Tariffs and Tech War
China’s growth prospects face three major long-term threats – debt, decoupling, and demographic challenges. Many observers are curious about how Beijing will respond to these issues. After years of trial and adjustment, policymakers have...