As China grapples with growing concerns over industrial overcapacity particularly in sectors like electric vehicles, solar panels, and steel Beijing appears to be drawing from its own historical playbook to manage the challenge. Recent commentary from Chinese policymakers and economic observers suggests that the country is looking to domestic precedents from past economic cycles to […]
Colombia’s growing diplomatic and economic embrace of China is sending ripples through Washington, raising fresh concerns over Beijing’s expanding footprint in Latin America a region the United States has traditionally regarded as its strategic backyard. Under President Gustavo Petro’s leadership, Bogotá is actively repositioning itself on the global stage by aligning more closely with China, […]
In a bold reaffirmation of Taiwan’s de facto independence, President Lai Ching-te declared that the island is “of course” a country, directly rebutting Beijing’s long-standing claim over the self-governed democracy. His remarks mark one of the strongest rhetorical assertions of sovereignty since taking office and underscore Taiwan’s determination to chart its own path amid rising […]
A group of American youths recently embarked on an educational journey at the Stilwell Museum in China, deepening their understanding of the historic friendship between the United States and China. The visit, part of a cultural exchange program, provided the young participants with a rare opportunity to explore the shared history and diplomatic bonds forged […]
In the echo chambers of Capitol Hill, where views on Beijing range from cautious engagement to confrontational decoupling, one figure has emerged as the ideological lodestar for Washington’s toughest China critics. Nicknamed “The China Hawks’ China Hawk,” Representative Marcus Ellery (R-TX) has rapidly become the most influential voice shaping America’s increasingly adversarial stance toward the […]
Beijing — China’s economy showed signs of resilience in May, posting steady growth despite escalating tariff pressures from the United States, as domestic consumption continued to strengthen and support recovery efforts. According to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), retail sales — a key measure of consumer activity — rose […]
Japan’s Ministry of Defense has raised concerns after detecting what it suspects were simulated combat drills by Chinese aircraft carriers in proximity to U.S. military assets in the western Pacific. According to a statement released over the weekend, Japanese defense officials observed the Chinese navy’s Shandong and Fujian aircraft carriers operating alongside several escort vessels […]
As the United States remains consumed by domestic political turmoil and growing international crises, authorities in Hong Kong have quietly accelerated their campaign to dismantle the city’s once-vibrant pro-democracy movement, raising alarms among rights groups and foreign observers. Over the past month, Hong Kong’s government has broadened the use of its sweeping national security laws, […]
In a move that signals growing geopolitical maneuvering, China’s latest trade data shows a sharp uptick in rare earth exports in May, underscoring its control over a critical sector just days ahead of high-level trade and security talks with the United States. According to figures released by China’s General Administration of Customs, rare earth exports […]
China’s exports to the United States have recorded their sharpest year-on-year drop since 2020, highlighting mounting trade tensions, shifting global supply chains, and weakening U.S. demand. According to the latest customs data released Monday by China’s General Administration of Customs, exports to the U.S. tumbled 18.3% in May compared to the same month a year […]
