As the world remains fixated on China’s rise as a superpower challenging the United States for global dominance, American writer Bret Stephens offers a far more unsettling warning: the real danger may not lie in Beijing’s strength, but in the growing fragility hidden beneath its image of power and control. In an opinion piece published […] Read more
China has formally moved to counter U.S. sanctions targeting five of its oil refineries, intensifying tensions between the world’s two largest economies over energy trade and the enforcement of unilateral sanctions. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce, Beijing announced a legal injunction prohibiting the recognition or enforcement of U.S. measures imposed on […] Read more
In a recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Zhang Youxia, a high-ranking Chinese military official, commended Putin for his steadfast approach to Western sanctions. Zhang, the second-ranking official on China’s Central Military Commission, expressed China’s admiration for Putin’s leadership in navigating various challenges. The Kremlin’s transcript of the meeting went unnoticed in Chinese media, […] Read more
The Chinese delegation will attend Rishi Sunak’s Artificial Intelligence summit in the UK, despite opposition from Tory critics. The UK government has confirmed that China, along with 26 other nations, will participate in the summit, which aims to address the risks posed by emerging AI technology. While China’s participation was anticipated, the government had not […] Read more
China’s ongoing expansion of its J-20 stealth fighter jet fleet demonstrates its commitment to modernizing its air force. While the J-20 may not be on par with US stealth jets, experts believe it meets China’s immediate strategic requirements. The J-20, China’s first stealth jet, has been in service for over six years and continues to […] Read more
In a sudden and tragic turn of events, China’s former premier, Li Keqiang, passed away at the age of 68 in Shanghai, as reported by Chinese state media. According to China’s Xinhua news agency, Li suffered a heart attack and succumbed to it early on Friday. The state broadcaster CCTV confirmed, “Comrade Li Keqiang, while […] Read more
Deep within the vast, otherworldly expanse of Argentina’s high desert, beneath layers of time and brine, a seemingly ordinary mineral conceals a remarkable power. This unassuming substance, often mistaken for table salt, is the key to powering electric vehicles, cell phones, and the burgeoning green energy revolution. They call it “white gold” – lithium. The […] Read more
SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – China has opted to keep its benchmark lending rates unchanged at the monthly fixing, aligning with market expectations. This decision comes as a set of economic data suggests that the country’s economy is showing signs of stabilizing, and the pressure of a weaker yuan has restrained further monetary easing. The one-year loan […] Read more
The recent Belt and Road Forum has underscored China’s continued importance to Southeast Asian leaders in driving their countries’ economic growth. During his visit to Beijing for the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo met with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss expanding and strengthening economic cooperation. According […] Read more
China’s foreign minister expressed concern on Saturday over Israel’s response to the recent incursion by Hamas, as reported by China’s official news agency. During a conversation with Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi conveyed his belief that Israel’s actions have exceeded the boundaries of self-defense. According to […] Read more
