Is China Behind the UK Defense Ministry Data Breach?Amid increased crackdowns on spy incidents linked to China and Russia, allegations have emerged that Chinese-linked hackers have infiltrated the UK military’s payroll system. The BBC and Sky News reported on the 7th (local time) that hackers related to China are suspected of infiltrating the payroll system, which contains the names and bank information of […]
U.S. Cancels Export Licenses for Huawei SuppliersReuters Yonhap News It has been reported that the U.S. raised sanctions against Huawei, China’s largest telecommunications equipment company. According to Reuters and the U.K. Financial Times (FT), on the 7th (local time), the U.S. Department of Commerce revoked export licenses for some companies that export semiconductors to Huawei. Reuters reported that this move came […]
Shift in U.S. Military Strategy: From North Korea to ChinaA former U.S. Department of Defense official, who is being mentioned as a potential candidate f ...
Chinese Beverage Brand Stirs Up Debate Over Fukushima WaterA Chinese beverage brand has gained significant attention after it included messages on its product ...
China Zoo Faces Backlash for Coloring Dogs to Look Like PandasA zoo in China has unveiled a Panda Dog, a dog dyed to look like a panda. The subject of the transformation is a native Chinese breed, the Chow Chow. Some critics argue that this act constitutes animal abuse. On the 6th, according to the Chinese Red Star News, the Jiangsu Taizhou Zoo has been […]
Macron, Xi, and Von der Leyen: A Trilateral Meeting of PowerFrench President Emmanuel Macron, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, held a trilateral meeting on the 6th (local time) to discuss trade and the war in Ukraine. According to Yonhap News, Macron welcomed the two leaders at the Élysée Palace in the morning. He shared, “The international […]
China's Global Power Play: Africa's Minerals in the CrosshairAs China solidifies its cooperative relationships with African nations, they are trying to secure a supply chain for crucial mineral supply networks. While major Western countries, including the United States, strive to reduce their dependence on China for critical minerals such as rare earth and cobalt, China has long been establishing roots and expanding its […]
China's War on Fake News: One-person Media Under ScrutinyThe Chinese government has investigated whether one-person media content creators manipulate their content. The goal of the Chinese government is to enhance the credibility of the one-person media environment. According to industry sources, on the 6th, the Central Internet Safety and Information Committee Office in China began a two-month special maintenance of the one-person media […]
Is China's E-commerce Dominance a Threat to Amazon and Walmart?Chinese e-commerce companies are increasing their influence in the global market. According to the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy on the 6th, German market research firm Statista analyzed that Chinese e-commerce companies are leading the global market. Citing e-commerce research firm eCommerce DB, Statista reported that based on B2C e-commerce sales, China’s online retail […]
China's Exports to the U.S. Through Vietnam and Mexico Escalates Trade WarAs the U.S.-China dispute intensifies, China’s detoured exports to the U.S. through Vietnam and Mexico have surged. With the U.S. presidential election approaching, sanctions against these detoured exports are likely, prompting calls for a thorough response from the government and businesses operating in these regions. According to a report titled “Analysis of China’s U.S. Detoured Export […]
Shanghai Hotels: Check-In Without Facial Recognition Soon?To stay in a hotel in Shanghai, China, one had to undergo a facial recognition process at check-in. However, it appears that check-ins may soon be possible without facial recognition. According to China Travel News, the Shanghai public security authorities issued a hotel industry circular prohibiting forced facial recognition for guests. The Shanghai public security […]
President Vucic Says Xi Jinping's Visit Will Be a 'Major Event for All Serbians'Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced last Tuesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit is a major diplomatic issue for Serbia and a significant event that all Serbian citizens should celebrate. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic meets with the visiting President of Xinhua News Agency, Fu Hua, in Belgrade, Serbia, on April 30, 2024. Vucic expressed […]
Biden Accuses China, Japan, and India of Economic Self-Sabotage Through XenophobiaPresident Joe Biden of the United States has claimed that ‘xenophobia’ is hindering economic growth in China, Japan, and India. His remarks are interpreted as targeting former President Donald Trump’s “anti-immigration” stance, which will stage a “return match” in this year’s presidential election. According to Reuters on the 1st (local time), President Biden said at […]
Scrubber Particles Found in Chinese MooncakesThe Korean Food and Drug Administration has ordered a halt in sales after discovering scrubber particles in Chinese mooncakes sold in the market. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced on the 1st that they are halting sales and recalling some of the Chinese mooncakes imported and sold by Yoon Foods. According to the […]
China's Elite Move to Japan: Dissatisfied with Regime, Wealthy Individuals Seek New LifeA 45-year-old Chinese man who once ran a metal trading business in China and relocated to Tokyo, Japan, in March. He changed his name to Tomo Hayashi and brought his family to Japan. Hayashi resides in a high-end coastal condo worth $650,000 and sends his two sons to a Japanese elementary school. Like Hayashi, it […]
Driving the Future: Volkswagen's Bold Move into China's Electric Car MarketAmid the rapid growth of electric vehicles (EV) in China, global automakers are investing in Chinese companies receiving technology in reverse. Overseas automakers were forced to establish a joint venture (JV) to enter China and were concerned about technology theft, so they sought help from local firms to tap into the world’s largest EV market. […]
Navigating the Regulatory Storm: Chinese Companies Opt for Hong Kong IPOsMany companies choose to go public in Hong Kong as a solution to the inactive Chinese stock market, as authorities tighten regulations and raise the Initial Public Offering (IPO) threshold. Expectations are rising that the stagnant Hong Kong IPO market will recover, but experts are cautious, fearing the flock of less competitive companies to the […]
Chinese Couple in Their 80s Marry College Sweethearts After Decades ApartA Chinese couple in their 80s who once were college sweethearts has become a hot topic on Chinese social media by reuniting and marrying after decades of separation. Photo=SCMP capture An 80s Chinese man has made headlines after reuniting and marrying his college sweetheart, a fellow Peking University alum, after decades apart. After their wedding […]
Qualcomm's Bright Outlook: Smartphone Market on the RiseQualcomm, the world’s largest smartphone processor manufacturer, has announced that the smartphone market, which had been sluggish for a while, is recovering due to Chinese demand. It’s observed that the demand for premium phones equipped with Artificial Intelligence (AI) features is increasing among Chinese consumers. According to Reuters on the 1st of May (local time), […]
U.S.-China Tensions Rise as Nuclear Arms Control Talks StallA nuclear submarine was spotted at China’s international fleet review. EPA-Yonhap News It has been reported that China has rejected the United States proposal for follow-up nuclear arms control talks. According to the U.S. online media Semafor on the 2nd, “Unfortunately, China has refused our follow-up talks and has not provided a substantive response to […]
Is China Behind the UK Defense Ministry Data Breach? Amid increased crackdowns on spy incidents linked to China and Russia, allegations have emerged that Chinese-linked hackers have infiltrated the UK military’s payroll system. The BBC and Sky News reported on the 7th (local time) that hackers related to China are suspected of infiltrating the payroll system, which contains the names and bank information of […]
U.S. Cancels Export Licenses for Huawei Suppliers Reuters Yonhap News It has been reported that the U.S. raised sanctions against Huawei, China’s largest telecommunications equipment company. According to Reuters and the U.K. Financial Times (FT), on the 7th (local time), the U.S. Department of Commerce revoked export licenses for some companies that export semiconductors to Huawei. Reuters reported that this move came […]
Shift in U.S. Military Strategy: From North Korea to China A former U.S. Department of Defense official, who is being mentioned as a potential candidate f ...
Chinese Beverage Brand Stirs Up Debate Over Fukushima Water A Chinese beverage brand has gained significant attention after it included messages on its product ...
China Zoo Faces Backlash for Coloring Dogs to Look Like Pandas A zoo in China has unveiled a Panda Dog, a dog dyed to look like a panda. The subject of the transformation is a native Chinese breed, the Chow Chow. Some critics argue that this act constitutes animal abuse. On the 6th, according to the Chinese Red Star News, the Jiangsu Taizhou Zoo has been […]
Macron, Xi, and Von der Leyen: A Trilateral Meeting of Power French President Emmanuel Macron, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, held a trilateral meeting on the 6th (local time) to discuss trade and the war in Ukraine. According to Yonhap News, Macron welcomed the two leaders at the Élysée Palace in the morning. He shared, “The international […]
China's Global Power Play: Africa's Minerals in the Crosshair As China solidifies its cooperative relationships with African nations, they are trying to secure a supply chain for crucial mineral supply networks. While major Western countries, including the United States, strive to reduce their dependence on China for critical minerals such as rare earth and cobalt, China has long been establishing roots and expanding its […]
China's War on Fake News: One-person Media Under Scrutiny The Chinese government has investigated whether one-person media content creators manipulate their content. The goal of the Chinese government is to enhance the credibility of the one-person media environment. According to industry sources, on the 6th, the Central Internet Safety and Information Committee Office in China began a two-month special maintenance of the one-person media […]
Is China's E-commerce Dominance a Threat to Amazon and Walmart? Chinese e-commerce companies are increasing their influence in the global market. According to the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy on the 6th, German market research firm Statista analyzed that Chinese e-commerce companies are leading the global market. Citing e-commerce research firm eCommerce DB, Statista reported that based on B2C e-commerce sales, China’s online retail […]
China's Exports to the U.S. Through Vietnam and Mexico Escalates Trade War As the U.S.-China dispute intensifies, China’s detoured exports to the U.S. through Vietnam and Mexico have surged. With the U.S. presidential election approaching, sanctions against these detoured exports are likely, prompting calls for a thorough response from the government and businesses operating in these regions. According to a report titled “Analysis of China’s U.S. Detoured Export […]
Shanghai Hotels: Check-In Without Facial Recognition Soon? To stay in a hotel in Shanghai, China, one had to undergo a facial recognition process at check-in. However, it appears that check-ins may soon be possible without facial recognition. According to China Travel News, the Shanghai public security authorities issued a hotel industry circular prohibiting forced facial recognition for guests. The Shanghai public security […]
President Vucic Says Xi Jinping's Visit Will Be a 'Major Event for All Serbians' Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced last Tuesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit is a major diplomatic issue for Serbia and a significant event that all Serbian citizens should celebrate. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic meets with the visiting President of Xinhua News Agency, Fu Hua, in Belgrade, Serbia, on April 30, 2024. Vucic expressed […]
Biden Accuses China, Japan, and India of Economic Self-Sabotage Through Xenophobia President Joe Biden of the United States has claimed that ‘xenophobia’ is hindering economic growth in China, Japan, and India. His remarks are interpreted as targeting former President Donald Trump’s “anti-immigration” stance, which will stage a “return match” in this year’s presidential election. According to Reuters on the 1st (local time), President Biden said at […]
Scrubber Particles Found in Chinese Mooncakes The Korean Food and Drug Administration has ordered a halt in sales after discovering scrubber particles in Chinese mooncakes sold in the market. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced on the 1st that they are halting sales and recalling some of the Chinese mooncakes imported and sold by Yoon Foods. According to the […]
China's Elite Move to Japan: Dissatisfied with Regime, Wealthy Individuals Seek New Life A 45-year-old Chinese man who once ran a metal trading business in China and relocated to Tokyo, Japan, in March. He changed his name to Tomo Hayashi and brought his family to Japan. Hayashi resides in a high-end coastal condo worth $650,000 and sends his two sons to a Japanese elementary school. Like Hayashi, it […]
Driving the Future: Volkswagen's Bold Move into China's Electric Car Market Amid the rapid growth of electric vehicles (EV) in China, global automakers are investing in Chinese companies receiving technology in reverse. Overseas automakers were forced to establish a joint venture (JV) to enter China and were concerned about technology theft, so they sought help from local firms to tap into the world’s largest EV market. […]
Navigating the Regulatory Storm: Chinese Companies Opt for Hong Kong IPOs Many companies choose to go public in Hong Kong as a solution to the inactive Chinese stock market, as authorities tighten regulations and raise the Initial Public Offering (IPO) threshold. Expectations are rising that the stagnant Hong Kong IPO market will recover, but experts are cautious, fearing the flock of less competitive companies to the […]
Chinese Couple in Their 80s Marry College Sweethearts After Decades Apart A Chinese couple in their 80s who once were college sweethearts has become a hot topic on Chinese social media by reuniting and marrying after decades of separation. Photo=SCMP capture An 80s Chinese man has made headlines after reuniting and marrying his college sweetheart, a fellow Peking University alum, after decades apart. After their wedding […]
Qualcomm's Bright Outlook: Smartphone Market on the Rise Qualcomm, the world’s largest smartphone processor manufacturer, has announced that the smartphone market, which had been sluggish for a while, is recovering due to Chinese demand. It’s observed that the demand for premium phones equipped with Artificial Intelligence (AI) features is increasing among Chinese consumers. According to Reuters on the 1st of May (local time), […]
U.S.-China Tensions Rise as Nuclear Arms Control Talks Stall A nuclear submarine was spotted at China’s international fleet review. EPA-Yonhap News It has been reported that China has rejected the United States proposal for follow-up nuclear arms control talks. According to the U.S. online media Semafor on the 2nd, “Unfortunately, China has refused our follow-up talks and has not provided a substantive response to […]
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