ByteDance’s Doubao Denies Layoff Claims, Citing Internal Restructuring and Strategic Re-alignment

ByteDance’s Doubao, the company’s ambitious foray into the burgeoning artificial intelligence chatbot market, has vehemently denied recent reports suggesting a significant wave of layoffs and a drastic reduction in its…

China Imposes Sweeping Exit Bans Citing National Security Amid Intensifying Tech Rivalry

Beijing has enacted far-reaching travel restrictions on its citizens, effective Tuesday, including stringent exit bans targeting individuals deemed to jeopardize the nation’s "industrial or technological security." These new measures underscore…

Greenpeace East Asia Warns Against Fossil Gas for AI Boom, Citing Climate Risks

BANGKOK, THAILAND (September 17, 2026) – As global energy leaders, technology titans, and government officials convene in Bangkok for the highly anticipated AixEnergy Summit at Gastech 2026, a stark warning…

Greenpeace Hong Kong Slams Northern Metropolis Plan for Insufficient Wetland Protections, Citing China’s Higher Standards

Greenpeace Hong Kong has issued a stern critique of the proposed Northern Metropolis development project, arguing that its current blueprint critically lacks robust protections for the ecologically sensitive wetlands situated…

China’s Top Spy Chief Issues Stark Warning on AI, Citing National Security Threats and Geopolitical Rivalry

Beijing has escalated its concerns over the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence, with Chen Yixin, China’s Minister of State Security and the head of its premier intelligence agency, issuing a…

President Trump Imposes Sweeping Tariffs on Drones and Components Citing National Security Concerns and Chinese Dominance

Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the implementation of significant tariffs, reaching up to 100 percent, on imported unmanned drones and their components. This bold move, set…

China Denies Wrongful Detention of US Citizen, Citing National Security Concerns Amidst Diplomatic Tensions

China refuted on Friday a claim from Washington that it has improperly held a US citizen since early June, stating the American was suspected of violating Chinese law and asserting…

President Trump Imposes Steep Tariffs on Imported Drones, Citing National Security and Economic Independence

Washington D.C. – In a significant move aimed at bolstering domestic manufacturing and curbing reliance on foreign supply chains, President Donald Trump announced on Thursday a sweeping imposition of tariffs,…

United States Imposes Sweeping Tariffs on 60 Trading Partners Citing Forced Labor Concerns

Washington, United States – The United States on Thursday announced a significant escalation of its trade policy, implementing new tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners globally. These duties, which…

Hong Kong Deputy Financial Secretary Rejects "Just Another Big Chinese City" Claims, Citing Resilience and Anti-China Bias

Hong Kong’s Deputy Financial Secretary, Michael Wong, has forcefully refuted recent assertions by Stephen Roach, the former Chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia, that the city has devolved into "just another…