The loudest sound at this year’s premier Asian defense forum was the relative silence from Beijing. As defense chiefs and military experts gathered in Singapore for the annual 23rd IISS
China has launched a fierce protest against the European Union’s proposed changes to its cyber laws. On Friday, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) officially voiced
In a remote Chinese desert, a vast military complex is taking shape to protect the country’s nuclear arsenal. Satellite images reviewed by Reuters show that Beijing is building a sprawling
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is preparing for a massive trade showdown with China. As cheap Chinese imports flood the continent, European leaders are fiercely debating how to
The Judiciary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region announced on Thursday a major plan to establish the Hong Kong International Commercial Court. This new institution will operate as a
China is changing how it dominates global trade. For decades, the Asian superpower acted as the world’s low-cost workshop, exporting cheap finished goods in massive cargo containers. Now, Chinese corporations
Ethiopian coffee exporters are enjoying a massive business boom as they rapidly expand shipments to the Chinese market. Gizat Worku, the general manager of the Ethiopian Coffee Exporters Association, shared
European companies’ confidence in the Chinese market is showing tentative signs of recovery for the first time since 2022. According to the annual Business Confidence Survey released on Wednesday by
The European Union continues to struggle with its ambitious plans to establish absolute industrial sovereignty and strategic autonomy. While political leaders in Brussels frequently talk about de-risking their economic ties,
The tenth Silk Road International Exposition ended on Monday in the historic city of Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, marking a massive success for regional trade. The five-day expo attracted nearly 200
China’s space program celebrated a historic milestone on Monday as the three-person crew of the Shenzhou-23 spacecraft successfully boarded the Tiangong space station. This marked the eighth “space get-together” in
The Chinese government on Monday released the highly anticipated fifth volume of “Xi Jinping: The Governance of China” in eight new languages. According to an official statement issued in Beijing,
The catastrophic gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in northern Shanxi province has killed at least 82 people. While Chinese authorities initially reported a death toll of 90, they
A catastrophic gas explosion ripped through a major coal mine in northern China’s Shanxi Province on Friday night, killing at least 90 workers. The devastating blast occurred at the Liushenyu
Nvidia chief executive officer Jensen Huang has urged server manufacturing giant Super Micro Computer to tighten up its internal compliance procedures. His comments follow Taiwan’s historic first-ever crackdown on semiconductor
China plans to sign massive new economic partnership agreements with African nations to guarantee long-term trade growth. On Friday afternoon, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun shared highly positive updates
The United States military has fired so many of its high-tech weapons during its ongoing war with Iran that some administration officials now openly worry about national security elsewhere. A
The economic partnership between China and Russia is stronger than ever. During a regular press briefing on Thursday, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced that the total trade volume between
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with visiting Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popsoi in Beijing on Thursday. Following the high-level meeting, the Chinese Foreign Ministry released an official statement
Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped up his high-stakes visit to Beijing on Wednesday. He left with warm declarations of endless friendship and a stack of over 40 bilateral agreements. However,
The Global Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Network Summit opened its doors in Shanghai on May 13, 2026. Chinese technology firms used the event to demonstrate how artificial intelligence and robotics
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to extend their national friendship treaty on Wednesday. The two leaders promised to build stronger political trust and expand their
A top Japanese government official forcefully rejected recent complaints from China and Russia on Thursday morning. The 2 neighboring countries accused Japan of rapidly remilitarizing its armed forces. Deputy Chief
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Beijing on Wednesday. Following their talks, the two leaders issued a strong joint statement criticizing Japan. They accused Tokyo
Organizers hosted a major technology forum on Tuesday in Nanning, a bustling city located in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The special event took place right in the middle
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Beijing on Wednesday. The two leaders celebrated their strong strategic ties. Putin hopes to secure a massive gas supply
On Wednesday, China’s Ministry of Commerce shared the early results of its latest economic and trade meetings with the United States. Government officials from both nations spent the past two
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet for a major summit in Beijing this Wednesday. The two leaders plan to discuss global security and trade before
Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in Beijing for a crucial two-day state visit. A large crowd of young Chinese children waving bright national flags welcomed him on the airport tarmac.
Chinese car maker BYD is shipping new vehicles to Australian buyers by the boatload. Right now, almost 5,000 new BYD cars sail toward Australia on a massive cargo ship called
Chinese President Xi Jinping will host Russian President Vladimir Putin for a 2-day summit this week. This marks the 25th official visit to China for the Russian leader. The meeting
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a video address on Tuesday, May 19. He spoke directly to the public just before leaving for his state visit to China. During his speech,
The European Commission is actively working on new ways to protect European businesses from cheap Chinese products. Cheap goods from China currently flood the European market, putting thousands of local
Investors love to trade Nvidia stock right around earnings day. They hope to catch a massive price jump the second the company releases its quarterly numbers. However, historical data show
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the southwest region of Guangxi, China, early Monday morning. The violent tremors woke thousands of people and caused immediate panic across the city of Liuzhou.
United States President Donald Trump recently visited China and met with Chinese leaders. After the trip, he called weapon sales to Taiwan a simple bargaining chip. This comment immediately worried
Gold prices dropped on Monday to their lowest point in more than a month. Rising tensions in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher, which sparked fresh inflation fears among
Chinese President Xi Jinping and United States President Donald Trump just agreed on a massive new vision for the future. During a highly anticipated 3-day state visit to China this
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te delivered a strong message to the world on Sunday. He promised that global powers will never sacrifice or trade Taiwan. He also vowed that the island
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas issued a stark warning on Sunday, asserting that the Trump administration harbors a distinct dislike for a unified European Union. Speaking at the
China just announced a massive new strategy to boost its private economy. The State Administration for Market Regulation released a comprehensive 2026 work plan designed specifically to help private businesses
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 19 and May 20. The Kremlin confirmed this official visit on Saturday morning. This
US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing this week, bringing a massive group of top American corporate executives with him. These business leaders want to deepen economic ties and expand
When the leaders of the two largest economies in the world sat down in Beijing on Thursday, they did not start their conversation with modern problems. United States President Donald
United States President Donald Trump departed China on Friday without securing any breakthroughs on trade or international security. During his two-day visit, Trump heaped praise on Chinese President Xi Jinping,
Iranian forces seized a commercial ship off the coast of the United Arab Emirates on Thursday and forcibly steered it toward Iranian waters. This aggressive action took place just as
President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday to tackle the ongoing war with Iran. The two leaders agreed they must reopen the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping shook hands in Beijing on Thursday. The 2 leaders agreed to build a friendlier relationship after years of fighting over technology,
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