Durian Diplomacy: Vietnam Outshines Thailand in the Chinese MarketThailand, once the unrivaled exporter of the “King of Tropical Fruits,” the Durian, has lost its throne to Vietnam. Until recently, Thai Durians dominated the Chinese market with a share of over 90%. However, Vietnam has rapidly gained ground, causing Thailand to relinquish its top position. On March 8, Vietnamese media outlet VnExpress reported that […]
Biden's Warning to China: South China Sea Dispute Heats UpU.S. President Joe Biden is set to warn against China’s coercive actions in the South China Sea. He plans to clarify that the U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty applies to the Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands, where the Philippines and China are in a territorial dispute. This area rapidly emerges as a potential flashpoint […]
Vietnam's Top Diplomat in Beijing: A Sign of Enhanced Bilateral Relations?The Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly, Vương Đình Huệ, made history by being the first to engage in talks with President Xi Jinping during his official visit to Beijing. Both leaders agreed to strengthen their bilateral relations to build a future community. According to the Vietnamese local media VnExpress, on the 8th, Chairman Huệ […]
China's EHang Receives First-ever Approval for Drone Taxi ProductionWorld’s first production certification for EHangMP commercialization will accelerateA $260 bn low-altitude economy is expected by 2026 EHang, a leading Chinese Urban Air Mobility (UAM) company, is on the verge of a groundbreaking leap into commercialization with the approval for mass production of its revolutionary drone taxi, marking a historic global milestone. According to China’s […]
China's Diplomatic Strategy to Break U.S. PressureChina plans to break through U.S. pressure by securing alliesRussian Foreign Minister invited to discuss the anti-American frontGerman Chancellor Scholz and Putin to visit China, Xi to visit France Xi Jinping, General Secretary of China, and Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of Germany. This is a photo from November 2022 when Chancellor Scholz visited China./Xinhua News Agency. […]
China Slams US-Japan-Philippines Summit, Alleging Power PlayPhoto: Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Chinese government has criticized the upcoming summit between the United States, Japan, and the Philippines on the 11th, accusing it of “promoting exclusive factional opposition.” Mao Ning, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, responded to a question asked during a regular briefing on the 8th, “How […]
Yellen's Battle Cry: US New Industries Won't Fall Like SteelDuring her visit to China, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen emphasized that new American industries will not follow the same path to decline as the steel industry due to Chinese subsidies. According to foreign media outlets such as Reuters and The Washington Post on the 8th (local time), Secretary Yellen, who wrapped up a series […]
TikTok Diplomacy: German Chancellor Scholz Joins Trend Ahead of China VisitThe German government announced on the 8th that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will pay a state visit to China for three days starting from the 14th (local time). Chancellor Scholz is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on the 16th and attend the China-Germany Economic Advisory Committee […]
AI-Generated Content Sparks Debate in Chinese Video IndustryRecently, there has been a lively discussion about Artificial Intelligence Generated Content (AIGC) in the Chinese video content industry. Additionally, efforts to introduce AI technology on various platforms are accelerating. According to industry sources, on the 7th, the combination of AI and video content emerged as a hot topic at the 11th China Audio & […]
AI-Driven Election Interference: China's New Weapon Against U.S., South Korea, and IndiaOn the 6th, foreign media outlets, such as The Guardian, reported on a Microsoft warning that China might use artificial intelligence (A.I.) to disrupt elections in South Korea, the U.S., and India. Microsoft has warned that China, having run a trial using AI content during the Taiwanese presidential opinion polls, intends to disrupt elections in […]
China's Economic Ambitions Face Harsh Reality CheckThe reality of China’s G2 economy, which aims to surpass the United States in quality and quantity, is reportedly quite grim. In particular, the realities of low income and unemployment are likely more horrific than we might assume. China seems to have a long way to go to maintain its G2 status and achieve its […]
Yellen's Mission in China: Containing Industrial OverproductionAs global concerns over China’s oversupply of low-cost products intensify, the U.S. and China have agreed to hold official talks to discuss this issue. This agreement reflects the strong will of the U.S., while China expressed serious concerns about U.S. export control policies. Janet Yellen, the U.S. Treasury Secretary visiting China, emphasized the need to […]
Russia's Lavrov Eyes China Support in Upcoming VisitRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is reported to be officially visiting China on the 8th and 9th, with a pivotal agenda slated for discussions with high-ranking Chinese officials, including Wang Yi (Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and the Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs). However, […]
China's Response to School Violence: Smart Voice Detectors to the RescueLocal News Report on Smart Voice DetectorCapable of Notifying Emergency Following a harrowing school violence incident in China, where a middle school student was killed and concealed by classmates, measures such as the deployment of Smart Voice Detectors that detect abusive language or cries for help in schools are attracting attention. According to recent local […]
U.S. Takes on China: Investigation into Unfair Shipbuilding Trade Practices BeginsThe United States government is expected to launch an investigation into the unfair practices of the Chinese shipbuilding industry following a petition from the United Steelworkers Union (USW). Analysts anticipate that this could potentially benefit the Korean shipbuilding industry. According to a report by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) on the 7th, Sanction to […]
Yellen Warns of Global Economic Threat from China's OverproductionU.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has started her visit to China, raising concerns about the overproduction capacity of Chinese manufacturing. According to Bloomberg News, on the 5th, Secretary Yellen arrived in Guangzhou, southern China, the previous afternoon. This is her first visit to China in seven months since July last year. During her visit, which […]
South Korea Investigates AliExpress and Temu Over Data PrivacyThe government has investigated the data collection and usage practices of Chinese e-commerce companies like AliExpress and Temu, which are eroding the domestic market with ultra-low-cost policies. This comes as the U.S. Congress is pushing for a law to ban the use of the Chinese platform TikTok over fears of personal data leaks. The move […]
US Pressures Netherlands to Cease Maintenance of Chinese Semiconductor EquipmentThe Biden administration plans to persuade the Dutch government next week to block semiconductor equipment company ASML from providing equipment maintenance services to China. The administration’s push will extend beyond the Netherlands to Japan, Germany, and South Korea. According to Reuters on the 4th (local time), Alan Estevez, Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and […]
Alibaba's Chairman Daniel Zhang: 'We're Changing Global Perception'“Alibaba is not just a company trying to monopolize the market with cheap Chinese products. We are a global business, and we believe it’s important to change consumers’ perception worldwide.” According to the Chinese IT media outlet ZAKER on the 4th, Daniel Zhang, the chairman of China’s largest e-commerce company, Alibaba, made this statement in […]
Yellen Flags Concerns Over China's Overproduction Amid Tariff SpeculationRemarks on China’s overproduction and mentioning of measuresYellen keeps silent on potential additional tariffs U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen disclosed that additional protective measures against China were being considered before she visited the country. According to Axios, a U.S. online media outlet, Yellen made these remarks in Anchorage before departing for China on the 3rd […]
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