War in Ukraine Halts Samsung and LG's Business, Chinese Companies Sweep InWith no promising lease candidates appearing, the local businesses halted due to the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Shocking Germ Levels Found in Imported Disposable Swabs and StrawsDisposable cotton swabs sold on Chinese e-commerce platforms were found to have bacterial levels approximately 37 times the domestic standard. Similarly, disposable straws exceeded the domestic standard for total extractable matter (4% acetic acid). On the 19th, Seoul City announced that it had conducted safety tests on 95 hygiene products directly purchased from Chinese e-commerce […]
Chinese Nuclear Threat Looms: Submarine with Ballistic Missiles Spotted Near TaiwanTaiwanese government announced that it had closely monitored a nuclear-powered submarine belonging to the PLA of China.
China's EV Exports to Europe Hit by New Tariffs Starting JulyThe impact of European tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) companies will be implemented in July. According to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), retail sales of EVs increased 38.6% from the last year reaching 804,000 units. Cumulative sales in May were 3.249 million units with a 34.2% increase compared to the previous year’s performance. […]
Supply Chain Alert: China Temporarily Suspends Urea ExportsChina has halted exports of urea once again after two months due to domestic fertilizer supply issues. However, as South Korea diversifies its urea import, the domestic impact is expected to be limited. On June 18, The Ministry of Strategy and Finance announced, “On the 7th, the government became aware that the export clearance of […]
Lobbying War: Chinese Biotech Beats U.S. Security LawThe U.S. Biosecurity Law has been halted due to active lobbying by Chinese biotech companies while it was expected to be enacted this year.
Tesla's Future Brightens in China with New FSD Testing ApprovalTesla’s stocks saw a rise of over 5% following news that the company received approval to test its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in Shanghai, China. Tesla’s shares closed at $187.44, a 5.3% increase from the previous trading day on the 17th (local time) at the New York Stock Exchange. The surge is attributed to the […]
China Opens Doors to Tesla's Full Self-Driving SystemTesla received approval to test its self-driving assistance system, Full Self-Driving Capability (FSD), in Shanghai, China.
Xi Jinping Blames the U.S.For Its Urges to Invade TaiwanReports indicate that in April of last year, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, that “The U.S. is trying to provoke China to attack Taiwan.” On the 15th, the Financial Times (FT) cited multiple sources and reported that Xi told von der Leyen, “The U.S. is trying […]
China vs. Philippines: South China Sea Dispute Heats UpIn response to China's enforcement of a regulation allowing its coast guard to detain foreign ships and individuals trespassing in the...
Cheap Reads or State Secrets? Elderly Shopper’s $1 Find Turns Into Espionage DramaAn elderly man in China recently discovered that four secondhand books he bought for around 89 cents contained military secrets. On June 13, the Ministry of State Security (China) posted a “Secrets and 6 Yuan” message on its WeChat account. According to the post, a retiree from a state-owned company identified as Zhang, stumbled upon […]
Japan Considers New Sanctions on China Over Military Supplies to RussiaOn the 16th, Yonhap News cited the Nihon Keizai Shimbun and reported that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on the 15th that he is considering imposing sanctions on third-party organizations in countries like China that provide Russia with military-use materials. This is the first time the Japanese government has considered imposing sanctions on Chinese […]
China Warns of Long-Term Impact on EU Economy from New EV TariffsIn response to the European Union’s (EU) announcement of imposing additional tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs), China has hinted at a strong countermeasure, stating that “this action will harm the interests of the EU.” According to Chinese media outlets on the 16th, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the department overseeing China’s economic […]
China's Xiaomi EV Shatters Expectations with Record-Breaking 20,000 Deliveries!China's Xiaomi EV announced on Weibo that the cumulative number of deliveries of its first model, the SU7, exceeded 20,000 units on June 13.
Could China's Drone Fleet Overpower U.S. Strategies?Chinese military experts have dismissed American warnings that China could face a drone hell attack from the U.S.
China's Remote Robotic Arm Surgery Success: Doctor Operates From 8,000 km AwayChina had successfully performed the first remote robotic prostate surgery which was done remotely in Rome, Italy.
Tibet's Fate in Hands of Biden After Congress Passes New BillThe bill, proposed by Senator Jeff Merkley (Democrat, Oregon), has already passed the Senate and is now awaiting the President's signature.
Trade War Escalates As EU Slaps Hefty Tariffs on Chinese EVsAmid the European Union (EU) threatening to impose a tariff bomb of up to 48% on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), China has embarked on the countdown for retaliatory measures. There are suggestions that retaliatory tariffs might be imposed on products including dairy and pork from the EU. On the 13th, the Spokesperson for the Ministry […]
Hungary Condemns EU Tariff Proposal on ChinaThe Hungarian government is opposing Europe’s regulation of Chinese electric vehicles. Just hours after the European Commission announced on the 12th that it would impose tariffs on imported Chinese electric vehicles, Hungary declared it does not agree with Europe’s regulation of Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers. In a press release, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, […]
Tesla Teams Up with China's Baidu for Full Self-Driving UpgradeTesla has taken one step closer to launching its FSD service in China by agreeing to receive upgraded map software from Baidu.
War in Ukraine Halts Samsung and LG's Business, Chinese Companies Sweep In With no promising lease candidates appearing, the local businesses halted due to the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Shocking Germ Levels Found in Imported Disposable Swabs and Straws Disposable cotton swabs sold on Chinese e-commerce platforms were found to have bacterial levels approximately 37 times the domestic standard. Similarly, disposable straws exceeded the domestic standard for total extractable matter (4% acetic acid). On the 19th, Seoul City announced that it had conducted safety tests on 95 hygiene products directly purchased from Chinese e-commerce […]
Chinese Nuclear Threat Looms: Submarine with Ballistic Missiles Spotted Near Taiwan Taiwanese government announced that it had closely monitored a nuclear-powered submarine belonging to the PLA of China.
China's EV Exports to Europe Hit by New Tariffs Starting July The impact of European tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) companies will be implemented in July. According to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), retail sales of EVs increased 38.6% from the last year reaching 804,000 units. Cumulative sales in May were 3.249 million units with a 34.2% increase compared to the previous year’s performance. […]
Supply Chain Alert: China Temporarily Suspends Urea Exports China has halted exports of urea once again after two months due to domestic fertilizer supply issues. However, as South Korea diversifies its urea import, the domestic impact is expected to be limited. On June 18, The Ministry of Strategy and Finance announced, “On the 7th, the government became aware that the export clearance of […]
Lobbying War: Chinese Biotech Beats U.S. Security Law The U.S. Biosecurity Law has been halted due to active lobbying by Chinese biotech companies while it was expected to be enacted this year.
Tesla's Future Brightens in China with New FSD Testing Approval Tesla’s stocks saw a rise of over 5% following news that the company received approval to test its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in Shanghai, China. Tesla’s shares closed at $187.44, a 5.3% increase from the previous trading day on the 17th (local time) at the New York Stock Exchange. The surge is attributed to the […]
China Opens Doors to Tesla's Full Self-Driving System Tesla received approval to test its self-driving assistance system, Full Self-Driving Capability (FSD), in Shanghai, China.
Xi Jinping Blames the U.S.For Its Urges to Invade Taiwan Reports indicate that in April of last year, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, that “The U.S. is trying to provoke China to attack Taiwan.” On the 15th, the Financial Times (FT) cited multiple sources and reported that Xi told von der Leyen, “The U.S. is trying […]
China vs. Philippines: South China Sea Dispute Heats Up In response to China's enforcement of a regulation allowing its coast guard to detain foreign ships and individuals trespassing in the...
Cheap Reads or State Secrets? Elderly Shopper’s $1 Find Turns Into Espionage Drama An elderly man in China recently discovered that four secondhand books he bought for around 89 cents contained military secrets. On June 13, the Ministry of State Security (China) posted a “Secrets and 6 Yuan” message on its WeChat account. According to the post, a retiree from a state-owned company identified as Zhang, stumbled upon […]
Japan Considers New Sanctions on China Over Military Supplies to Russia On the 16th, Yonhap News cited the Nihon Keizai Shimbun and reported that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on the 15th that he is considering imposing sanctions on third-party organizations in countries like China that provide Russia with military-use materials. This is the first time the Japanese government has considered imposing sanctions on Chinese […]
China Warns of Long-Term Impact on EU Economy from New EV Tariffs In response to the European Union’s (EU) announcement of imposing additional tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs), China has hinted at a strong countermeasure, stating that “this action will harm the interests of the EU.” According to Chinese media outlets on the 16th, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the department overseeing China’s economic […]
China's Xiaomi EV Shatters Expectations with Record-Breaking 20,000 Deliveries! China's Xiaomi EV announced on Weibo that the cumulative number of deliveries of its first model, the SU7, exceeded 20,000 units on June 13.
Could China's Drone Fleet Overpower U.S. Strategies? Chinese military experts have dismissed American warnings that China could face a drone hell attack from the U.S.
China's Remote Robotic Arm Surgery Success: Doctor Operates From 8,000 km Away China had successfully performed the first remote robotic prostate surgery which was done remotely in Rome, Italy.
Tibet's Fate in Hands of Biden After Congress Passes New Bill The bill, proposed by Senator Jeff Merkley (Democrat, Oregon), has already passed the Senate and is now awaiting the President's signature.
Trade War Escalates As EU Slaps Hefty Tariffs on Chinese EVs Amid the European Union (EU) threatening to impose a tariff bomb of up to 48% on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), China has embarked on the countdown for retaliatory measures. There are suggestions that retaliatory tariffs might be imposed on products including dairy and pork from the EU. On the 13th, the Spokesperson for the Ministry […]
Hungary Condemns EU Tariff Proposal on China The Hungarian government is opposing Europe’s regulation of Chinese electric vehicles. Just hours after the European Commission announced on the 12th that it would impose tariffs on imported Chinese electric vehicles, Hungary declared it does not agree with Europe’s regulation of Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers. In a press release, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, […]
Tesla Teams Up with China's Baidu for Full Self-Driving Upgrade Tesla has taken one step closer to launching its FSD service in China by agreeing to receive upgraded map software from Baidu.
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