China's Xi Picks Liu He to Lead Science and Tech Charge Against USChinese President Xi Jinping has appointed Deputy Prime Minister Liu He to oversee China's science and technology policy.
Moon's Hidden Secrets Unveiled by China's Latest Space AchievementAfter a 53-day mission, a Chinese lunar probe returned to Earth after collecting rock samples from the moon's far side.
Ukrainian YouTuber's Face Hijacked on Chinese Social MediaA large number of influencers on Chinese social media platforms have praised China while unauthorizedly using the face of a female YouTuber.
Anticipation Arises As Dalai Lama Visits United StatesThe Dalai Lama arrived in New York on the 23rd, waving from the window of his limousine as he headed to his Manhattan hotel. Around the hotel, a crowd of over 10,000 well-wishers had gathered hours earlier, eager to catch a glimpse of the Dalai Lama. Assisted by his entourage, the Dalai Lama slowly walked […]
US Signals Stronger Taiwan Ties, Confronts China on International StageThe United States has upset the Chinese government, which demands adherence to the One China principle.
US Pushes for Tougher Controls on Investments in Chinese SemiconductorsUS has proposed a new rule that essentially bans Americans from investing in Chinese companies in the advanced technology sector.
Xi Warns Putin: Stay Away from Pyongyang to Avoid Western BacklashAnalysts suggest that China has expressed discomfort over Russia's President Vladimir Putin's visit to North Korea.
Apple Hunts for AI Partners in China Amid Tech TensionsApple announced at the WWDC that it would partner with OpenAI to provide AI features linked with ChatGPT on its devices.
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 […]
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