The Taiwanese religious movement known internationally as the Buddhist True Enlightenment Practitioners Association is facing growing theological criticism from scholars and Buddhist institutions across Asia, even as its ban in mainland China remains a separate, politically charged issue. Founded in Taiwan in the late 20th century, the True Enlightenment Practitioners Association (TEPA) has built a […]
In a significant shift in its global posture, the United States has unveiled a recalibrated strategy aimed at countering China’s rising economic, technological, and military influence, signaling a new chapter in the complex rivalry between the world’s two largest powers. Senior officials within the Biden administration confirmed the move, describing it as a “multi-domain” approach […]
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s unveiling of a sweeping new tariff proposal across 14 countries has reignited trade tensions with China and sent shockwaves across Southeast Asia a region caught in the middle of intensifying geopolitical and economic rivalry. The proposed tariff package, which Trump has framed as a cornerstone of his 2025 presidential campaign, […]
As former U.S. President Donald Trump renews his pledge to impose sweeping tariffs on Chinese imports, China has called for calm and cooperation, urging the United States to join efforts in maintaining a “stable and constructive” economic relationship between the two global superpowers. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao […]
China: The Fortress ModelChina’s approach to data governance is marked by rigid state control, national security priorities, and strict data localization. Under the Data Security Law (DSL) and the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), data deemed critical must remain within China’s borders, with export subject to security reviews. The Chinese model treats data as a […]
In a significant development reflecting a thaw in U.S. China trade tensions, the Biden administration has announced it will lift several restrictions on the export of advanced chip design software to China. This policy reversal, effective immediately, allows American tech companies to resume shipping critical semiconductor design tools that had been previously restricted under national […]
A newly released map from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command offers a striking visual of Washington’s growing maritime outreach in Asia. Highlighting more than a dozen decommissioned U.S. Coast Guard vessels delivered to regional allies, the map underscores a quiet but determined strategy: empowering China’s maritime neighbors with the tools to patrol their waters and assert […]
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged two individuals with allegedly acting as unregistered agents of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), in what officials described as part of a broader campaign by Beijing to covertly influence American institutions and suppress dissent. According to a statement released Tuesday, the defendants whose names were not immediately […]
Amid mounting international concern over Iran’s advancing nuclear program, a prominent commentator in China’s state-run Global Times has issued a pointed warning to Tehran: reconsider your path, or risk further isolation. The op-ed, which reflects the unofficial but often state-aligned voice of Chinese foreign policy thinking, called on Iranian leaders to “exercise restraint and embrace […]
Beijing appears to be borrowing a page from former U.S. President Donald Trump’s unorthodox political playbook and for now, the strategy is delivering results. In recent months, China has adopted a more assertive, transactional, and at times confrontational approach in its foreign policy and economic engagements. Analysts say the shift reflects a growing confidence in […]
