Taiwan Proposes Record Defense Spending Amidst Rising Tensions with China

Taiwan’s government is set to propose a record-breaking defense budget for 2027, a significant move underscoring the island democracy’s commitment to bolstering its security in the face of escalating military…

The Global AI Price War: Chinese Challengers Drive Down Costs, Reshaping the Market Landscape

The artificial intelligence landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation as users increasingly "shop around" for optimal solutions, a trend fueled by intense competition between established US tech giants and rapidly…

Central Route of South-to-North Water Diversion Project Marks Third Anniversary with Profound Ecological and Economic Transformation

Tuesday, December 12th, 2017, marked the third operational anniversary of the central route of China’s monumental South-to-North Water Diversion Project (SNWDP). This colossal infrastructure initiative, designed to address the stark…

UK and China Agree to Significantly Boost Direct Weekly Flights to 150, Signalling Post-Brexit Trade Ambitions

The United Kingdom and China have jointly announced a substantial increase in the number of direct weekly flights permitted between the two nations, raising the cap from 100 to 150.…

Former Chongqing Party Chief Sun Zhengcai Faces Formal Bribery Charges, Intensifying China’s Sweeping Anti-Graft Campaign

Sun Zhengcai, once a rising star in China’s political firmament and the former secretary of the Chongqing Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), has been formally placed…

Trump under pressure from all sides over Chinese AI surge

US President Donald Trump’s administration is currently facing intense pressure to formulate a robust response to the burgeoning success of Chinese artificial intelligence models, which have gained significant traction among…

Delegation to Beijing Reaffirms Support for One-China Principle Amidst Cross-Strait Tensions

A high-level delegation from Taiwan’s New Party concluded a significant visit to Beijing, reaffirming their steadfast support for the one-China principle and the 1992 Consensus. The visit, which included meetings…

China Voices “Serious Concern” Over Latest US Trade Restrictions Amid Escalating Economic Tensions

China’s top trade official, Vice Premier He Lifeng, conveyed Beijing’s “serious concern” to his United States counterparts on Thursday regarding Washington’s latest round of trade restrictions, according to reports from…

Dangerous stunts get thumbs-down from video platforms

Major social media and video streaming platforms are implementing new, stricter policies regarding content depicting dangerous stunts, with measures ranging from limiting viewership to outright prohibition of such material. This…

China’s Automotive Market Navigates Slowdown with Modest 0.7 Percent Growth in November, Driven by Robust New Energy Vehicle Sales and SUV Popularity

China’s vast automotive market experienced a noticeable deceleration in growth during November, with vehicle sales registering a meager 0.7 percent year-on-year increase to 2.96 million units. This figure, released by…