China Expels Japanese Fishing Boat From Diaoyu Dao Waters Amid Maritime Tensions

China’s Coast Guard has confirmed that it took “necessary measures” to warn and expel a Japanese fishing vessel that allegedly entered waters around the disputed Diaoyu Dao islands, escalating already sensitive maritime tensions between both countries. According to a statement by China Coast Guard spokesperson Jiang Lue on Tuesday, the vessel identified as Tsurumaru intruded […]

US SANCTIONS CHINA’S “TEAPOT” REFINERY OVER IRANIAN OIL PURCHASES AMID GLOBAL ENERGY TENSIONS

The United States has imposed sanctions on a major Chinese oil refinery, accusing it of purchasing hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of Iranian crude and helping generate revenue for Tehran’s military network. In a statement released on Friday, the US Treasury Department said it was targeting Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery, China’s second-largest independent or […]

Building Without Borders: Tunde Adebayo on Structuring African Businesses for Global Expansion

As global business becomes increasingly digital, African entrepreneurs are designing companies that extend beyond local markets. Tunde Adebayo, CEO of Adebayo Tech Solutions, shares his perspective on structure, scalability, and international positioning. Can you introduce yourself and your business to our readers? My name is Tunde Adebayo, and I lead Adebayo Tech Solutions, a Lagos-based […]

With Tariff Strategy in Limbo, Trump’s China Policy Faces Rising Criticism Over Inconsistency

Washington’s approach to China under President Donald Trump’s second term is drawing growing scrutiny, as shifting trade decisions and mixed signals from key agencies fuel concerns that U.S. policy toward Beijing is becoming increasingly unstable. More than a year into his return to office in 2025, Trump’s promise to use aggressive tariffs to reset economic […]