China launches Fujian aircraft carrier in significant military achievement
China Commissions Next-Generation Aircraft Carrier Fujian On Wednesday, China took a significant step by commissioning its latest aircraft carrier, Fujian. This event represents a key moment in the country’s efforts to strengthen the People’s Liberation Army Navy, pushing its capabilities beyond the Asian continent. Fujian is notable as China’s third aircraft carrier and the first […]
Dollar bounces back as trade figures from China fall short
SINGAPORE, Nov 7 The dollar saw an uptick in Asia on Friday as both the pound and yen weakened, primarily influenced by disappointing Chinese trade figures that negatively impacted regional markets. The dollar index, which gauges the dollar’s strength against a mix of six currencies, increased by 0.1% to reach 99.796. After losing ground earlier […]
Dollar rises as trade figures from China fall short
The dollar made gains in Asia on Friday, buoyed by a weakening pound and yen. It came amid disappointing trade data from China, which negatively impacted regional markets. The dollar index, which gauges the currency’s strength against six others, increased by 0.1% to 99.796. After losing some ground earlier in the week due to rising […]
Trump Requested Xi Jinping of China to Release Anti-Communist Political Prisoner Jimmy Lai
Reuters reported on Thursday that during a recent meeting in South Korea, President Donald Trump urged Chinese leader Xi Jinping to free jailed Hong Kong media figure Jimmy Lai. This was shared by a source familiar with the discussions. According to the report, Trump didn’t specify a concrete agreement for Lai’s release but expressed broader […]
China Will Lead in the AI Competition
Nvidia CEO Warns of China’s AI Supremacy Threat Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang has raised concerns that China may soon surpass the United States in the quest for dominance in artificial intelligence. He pointed to decreasing energy costs and a more relaxed regulatory landscape in China as significant advantages. At the Financial Times’ Future of AI […]
Rivalry between the US and China at sea includes submarines, shipyards, and undersea cables
USS Higgins Enters Disputed Waters, Sparking Tensions On August 13th, the USS Higgins (DDG-76), a guided missile destroyer, entered contested waters near Scarborough Shoal, where it was closely monitored by ships from the People’s Liberation Army Navy as it neared China’s asserted “territorial waters.” In response, Beijing condemned the move, claiming it had observed, warned, […]
Three researchers from China at the University of Michigan face charges for allegedly trying to smuggle biological materials.
This Tuesday, three individuals from China, employed at a University of Michigan lab, were indicted by federal authorities over alleged attempts to smuggle biological materials into the U.S. for China. These allegations are part of ongoing concerns regarding potential bioterrorism threats that are arising from educational institutions in Ann Arbor. Attorney General Pam Bondi expressed […]
China halts retaliatory tariffs on certain US agricultural products
China Suspends Some Tariffs on U.S. Goods On Wednesday, China revealed its decision to pause several of its highest retaliatory tariffs against the United States for a year. This development follows the agreement reached during last week’s meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. However, U.S. soybean exports will still face a 13% […]
US technology production halts without these minerals, and China controls 90% of them.
US and Australia Sign Major Mineral Supply Agreement On October 20, 2025, in a room purposed for national discussions, leaders from the United States and Australia came together to announce a significant agreement. They each committed $1 billion, alongside an $8.5 billion pipeline and additional letters of interest totaling $2.2 billion. The language used promoted […]
The US should not support the cybersecurity plans of Russia and China.
The United Nations is finding reasons to celebrate, but it comes amid persistent cyber warfare from Russia and China against Western nations. Interestingly, these two countries were key players in crafting a recently signed treaty. The Convention, which was embraced by 65 nations last month, seems less aimed at combating cybercrime and more about legitimizing […]