BYD Founder Wang Chuanfu Faces Crisis Over Alleged Extramarital AffairChairman Wang Chuanfu of BYD, a major Chinese electric vehicle company, is recently rumored to have illegitimate children in the United States—/Search engine Baidu. Wang Chuanfu, 58, founder of BYD, a major Chinese electric vehicle company comparable to Elon Musk’s Tesla, is suddenly embroiled in rumors of having illegitimate children in the United States, facing […]
Biden Submits Defense Budget to Congress, Prioritizing Deterrence Against ChinaThe Biden administration has compiled next year’s defense budget, which includes plans to swiftly provide weapons to Taiwan in the same manner as it supported Ukraine and to invest heavily in anti-ship missiles in preparation for naval warfare with China. Despite the austerity budget trend due to astronomical fiscal deficits, it conveys a message to […]
Lethal Capabilities of JASSM-ER Missiles: Countering North Korea's Aggressive Posturing - Part 3About 10 missiles Deployed in South Korea to contain Chinese military There are three main types of JASSMs. The basic model is the AGM-158A JASSM, with a range of 370 km, which the U.S. Air Force uses as an air-to-ground cruise missile. Next is the AGM-158B JASSM-ER, with a range of 930 km, which the […]
Lethal Capabilities of JASSM-ER Missiles: Countering North Korea's Aggressive Posturing - Part 2U.S. equips B-2 bomber with JASSM Recently, the stealth air-to-ground cruise missile JASSM has been gaining prominence. This is due to the fierce military competition between the U.S. and China for dominance in the western Pacific. As China significantly increases the number of navy vessels such as aircraft carriers and Aegis destroyers under its Anti-Access/Area […]
Lethal Capabilities of JASSM-ER Missiles: Countering North Korea's Aggressive Posturing - Part 1In response to North Korea’s high-intensity nuclear and missile provocations that threaten the security of the Korean Peninsula, the U.S. and South Korean military authorities utilize the B-1B Lancer strategic bomber as an aerial strategic asset. Typically, it is dispatched urgently from the US Andersen Air Force Base in Guam to the Korean Peninsula. With […]
China Criticizes U.S. Plan for 'Ukrainian-style' Weapons Support to TaiwanChina has expressed its stance that the United States and China should break away from their “bad competition” as the U.S. Department of Defense included the so-called “Ukrainian-style” weapons support for Taiwan in next year’s defense budget. Although there was a backlash, it can be said that the level of response was entirely moderated. It […]
Pentagon Initiates Efforts to Develop Domestic Rare Earth Element SupplyThe U.S. Department of Defense is taking steps to establish a supply chain for rare earth permanent magnets to reduce dependence on China and secure its domestic supply network. Laura D. Taylor-Kale, Assistant Secretary of Industrial Policy, stated on the 11th, “We have been working to secure the supply chain for rare earth elements needed […]
China's Proposal to End Tariffs on Australian Wine Signals Potential Trade ResolutionBloomberg reported on the 12th that China has announced a temporary proposal related to the extermination of retaliatory tariffs on Australian wine. Treasury Wine Estates, a global wine company in Australia, announced through a stock exchange disclosure on the day that “a final decision will be made within a few weeks.” Don Farrell, Australia’s Minister […]
Japan Faces Pressure from China to Compensate for Radioactive Water From FukushimaChina has demanded a compensation system in preparation for damages caused by Japan’s contaminated water discharge. Since last year, China has been banning the import of Japanese seafood. According to Yonhap News on the 12th, Kyodo News reported that China is demanding Japan establish a compensation system in preparation for economic damages caused by the […]
China Warns South Korea to Stay Out of South China Sea DisputeTells Korea to “mind its own business”Points out it increases burdens on China-South Korea relationsWang Wenbin, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expresses China’s position Recently, China strongly protested against South Korea’s expression of concern over the frequent clashes between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, the waters of territorial […]
Tragic Coal Mine Accidents Claim Lives in China: An Urgent Call for Improved Safety MeasuresA gas explosion in Anhui ProvinceA collapse accident in Shanxi ProvinceBoth accidents can be seen as man-made disasters without a doubt Two coal mine accidents occurred on the same day, the 11th, in China, the world’s largest producer and consumer of coal, resulting in a total of 16 deaths and disappearances. The chances of survival […]
China Loses Population Crown to India, Battles Low Birth Rate CrisisPhoto=ImageToday With a population of 1.4 billion, China is grappling with a national emergency due to a low birth rate and is struggling to find solutions. According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, the total population of mainland China decreased from 1.4118 billion at the beginning of this year to 1.4970 billion, a […]
Syringomyelia, the Rare Disease That Led to Xia Shu's DeathLocal media reported that a famous Chinese romance novelist died at the young age of 29 after a three-year battle with a rare disease. The Hong Kong South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that Xia Shu, a writer famous for her serious and complex descriptions of emotions between men and women, had passed away on […]
North Korea May Exploit Co-Researched Papers For Military Development North Korea is suspected of developing military technology through joint research with other countries. Academic exchanges between North Korea and China are active, and Chinese government funds are being used. It has been pointed out that it is necessary to strengthen international monitoring...
Trump Rallies for Tariffs: Promises Tough Stance on China TradeFormer President Donald Trump has signaled that if he retakes the White House, he will use “high tariffs” as a weapon in tough negotiations with China and others, stating, “I firmly believe in tariffs.” Trump, who is virtually confirmed as the Republican presidential candidate, said in an interview with an economy media CNBC on the […]
China's Economic Challenge: Insights from the Closed Two SessionsThe 14th Two Sessions will terminate with the National People’s Congress (NPC) closing on the afternoon of the 11th. The 10-day Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) closed a day earlier./Xinhua News Agency. The 14th session of China’s Two Sessions (National People’s Congress and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference) is expected to close smoothly […]
U.S. to Restrict Sale of Strategic Petroleum Reserves to ChinaThe U.S. Congress is pushing for a measure to prohibit the sale of strategic petroleum reserves to China. According to industry sources, on the 10th, U.S. bipartisan leaders agreed on the 3rd to continue operating a significant portion of government functions until the end of the fiscal year 2023 (October 2023 to September 2024) to […]
EU Finds Evidence of Chinese Government Unfairly Providing SubsidiesThe EU’s European Commission announced that after months of investigation, it had found evidence that the Chinese government was unfairly providing subsidies for electric vehicles exported to Europe through direct fund transfers. In October 2023, Europe began an official investigation into China’s electric vehicle industry. As European companies enter the European Union, they are competing […]
BYD, a Company Backed by Warren Buffet, Has Dominated the Entire EV IndustryRecently, the latest model of BYD’s Yuan Plus is being sold in China starting at about 120,000 yuan (about $16,660), which is about 12% cheaper than the previous model. According to the media, the price war of electric vehicles is currently accelerating in China, and overall sales volume is decreasing. BYD’s competitor XPeng had reached […]
[Debate] Will Chinese Electric Vehicles Take Over the European Market?Wariness against Chinese electric vehicles and concerns over the rising market share of Chinese electric vehicles in EuropeEU has predicted a response to Chinese electric vehicle companies through an anti-subsidy investigation Discrimination against Chinese electric vehicles begins in Europe According to reports from Chinese business media Caixin and Reuters, the European Union (EU) is establishing […]
BYD Founder Wang Chuanfu Faces Crisis Over Alleged Extramarital Affair Chairman Wang Chuanfu of BYD, a major Chinese electric vehicle company, is recently rumored to have illegitimate children in the United States—/Search engine Baidu. Wang Chuanfu, 58, founder of BYD, a major Chinese electric vehicle company comparable to Elon Musk’s Tesla, is suddenly embroiled in rumors of having illegitimate children in the United States, facing […]
Biden Submits Defense Budget to Congress, Prioritizing Deterrence Against China The Biden administration has compiled next year’s defense budget, which includes plans to swiftly provide weapons to Taiwan in the same manner as it supported Ukraine and to invest heavily in anti-ship missiles in preparation for naval warfare with China. Despite the austerity budget trend due to astronomical fiscal deficits, it conveys a message to […]
Lethal Capabilities of JASSM-ER Missiles: Countering North Korea's Aggressive Posturing - Part 3 About 10 missiles Deployed in South Korea to contain Chinese military There are three main types of JASSMs. The basic model is the AGM-158A JASSM, with a range of 370 km, which the U.S. Air Force uses as an air-to-ground cruise missile. Next is the AGM-158B JASSM-ER, with a range of 930 km, which the […]
Lethal Capabilities of JASSM-ER Missiles: Countering North Korea's Aggressive Posturing - Part 1 In response to North Korea’s high-intensity nuclear and missile provocations that threaten the security of the Korean Peninsula, the U.S. and South Korean military authorities utilize the B-1B Lancer strategic bomber as an aerial strategic asset. Typically, it is dispatched urgently from the US Andersen Air Force Base in Guam to the Korean Peninsula. With […]
China Criticizes U.S. Plan for 'Ukrainian-style' Weapons Support to Taiwan China has expressed its stance that the United States and China should break away from their “bad competition” as the U.S. Department of Defense included the so-called “Ukrainian-style” weapons support for Taiwan in next year’s defense budget. Although there was a backlash, it can be said that the level of response was entirely moderated. It […]
Pentagon Initiates Efforts to Develop Domestic Rare Earth Element Supply The U.S. Department of Defense is taking steps to establish a supply chain for rare earth permanent magnets to reduce dependence on China and secure its domestic supply network. Laura D. Taylor-Kale, Assistant Secretary of Industrial Policy, stated on the 11th, “We have been working to secure the supply chain for rare earth elements needed […]
China's Proposal to End Tariffs on Australian Wine Signals Potential Trade Resolution Bloomberg reported on the 12th that China has announced a temporary proposal related to the extermination of retaliatory tariffs on Australian wine. Treasury Wine Estates, a global wine company in Australia, announced through a stock exchange disclosure on the day that “a final decision will be made within a few weeks.” Don Farrell, Australia’s Minister […]
Japan Faces Pressure from China to Compensate for Radioactive Water From Fukushima China has demanded a compensation system in preparation for damages caused by Japan’s contaminated water discharge. Since last year, China has been banning the import of Japanese seafood. According to Yonhap News on the 12th, Kyodo News reported that China is demanding Japan establish a compensation system in preparation for economic damages caused by the […]
China Warns South Korea to Stay Out of South China Sea Dispute Tells Korea to “mind its own business”Points out it increases burdens on China-South Korea relationsWang Wenbin, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expresses China’s position Recently, China strongly protested against South Korea’s expression of concern over the frequent clashes between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, the waters of territorial […]
Tragic Coal Mine Accidents Claim Lives in China: An Urgent Call for Improved Safety Measures A gas explosion in Anhui ProvinceA collapse accident in Shanxi ProvinceBoth accidents can be seen as man-made disasters without a doubt Two coal mine accidents occurred on the same day, the 11th, in China, the world’s largest producer and consumer of coal, resulting in a total of 16 deaths and disappearances. The chances of survival […]
China Loses Population Crown to India, Battles Low Birth Rate Crisis Photo=ImageToday With a population of 1.4 billion, China is grappling with a national emergency due to a low birth rate and is struggling to find solutions. According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, the total population of mainland China decreased from 1.4118 billion at the beginning of this year to 1.4970 billion, a […]
Syringomyelia, the Rare Disease That Led to Xia Shu's Death Local media reported that a famous Chinese romance novelist died at the young age of 29 after a three-year battle with a rare disease. The Hong Kong South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that Xia Shu, a writer famous for her serious and complex descriptions of emotions between men and women, had passed away on […]
North Korea May Exploit Co-Researched Papers For Military Development North Korea is suspected of developing military technology through joint research with other countries. Academic exchanges between North Korea and China are active, and Chinese government funds are being used. It has been pointed out that it is necessary to strengthen international monitoring...
Trump Rallies for Tariffs: Promises Tough Stance on China Trade Former President Donald Trump has signaled that if he retakes the White House, he will use “high tariffs” as a weapon in tough negotiations with China and others, stating, “I firmly believe in tariffs.” Trump, who is virtually confirmed as the Republican presidential candidate, said in an interview with an economy media CNBC on the […]
China's Economic Challenge: Insights from the Closed Two Sessions The 14th Two Sessions will terminate with the National People’s Congress (NPC) closing on the afternoon of the 11th. The 10-day Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) closed a day earlier./Xinhua News Agency. The 14th session of China’s Two Sessions (National People’s Congress and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference) is expected to close smoothly […]
U.S. to Restrict Sale of Strategic Petroleum Reserves to China The U.S. Congress is pushing for a measure to prohibit the sale of strategic petroleum reserves to China. According to industry sources, on the 10th, U.S. bipartisan leaders agreed on the 3rd to continue operating a significant portion of government functions until the end of the fiscal year 2023 (October 2023 to September 2024) to […]
EU Finds Evidence of Chinese Government Unfairly Providing Subsidies The EU’s European Commission announced that after months of investigation, it had found evidence that the Chinese government was unfairly providing subsidies for electric vehicles exported to Europe through direct fund transfers. In October 2023, Europe began an official investigation into China’s electric vehicle industry. As European companies enter the European Union, they are competing […]
BYD, a Company Backed by Warren Buffet, Has Dominated the Entire EV Industry Recently, the latest model of BYD’s Yuan Plus is being sold in China starting at about 120,000 yuan (about $16,660), which is about 12% cheaper than the previous model. According to the media, the price war of electric vehicles is currently accelerating in China, and overall sales volume is decreasing. BYD’s competitor XPeng had reached […]
[Debate] Will Chinese Electric Vehicles Take Over the European Market? Wariness against Chinese electric vehicles and concerns over the rising market share of Chinese electric vehicles in EuropeEU has predicted a response to Chinese electric vehicle companies through an anti-subsidy investigation Discrimination against Chinese electric vehicles begins in Europe According to reports from Chinese business media Caixin and Reuters, the European Union (EU) is establishing […]
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