Biden Administration Mulls Blacklisting Chinese Semiconductor FirmsBloomberg reported on the 8th (local time) that the U.S. Joe Biden administration is considering additional sanctions against six Chinese semiconductor companies, including Changxin Memory Technologies (CXMT), a major Chinese DRAM semiconductor company. Bloomberg reports that the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) under the U.S. Department of Commerce is considering adding CXMT to the […]
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 […]
Chinese Foreign Minister Blames South Korea, U.S. for Korean Peninsula TensionsAt a press conference held on the 7th, Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau and Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, asserted that war should not break out on the Korean Peninsula./Xinhua News Agency. Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau and Foreign Minister of China (also Director of the Office of […]
South Korea Expresses Concern Over South China Sea CollisionLim, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is seen giving a regular briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jongno District, Seoul, on the afternoon of January 16./Yonhap News South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed concern over the heightened tension following a collision between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the South […]
Ex-Google Employee Caught Stealing AI Tech to Chinese CompanyA former Google software engineer of Chinese nationality has been charged with stealing the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) trade secrets and leaking them to a Chinese company. Notably, as the AI technology competition between the U.S. and China intensifies, technology leaks are becoming more frequent. According to AP and Reuters, the U.S. Department of Justice […]
Philippines Summons Chinese Diplomats After Sea CollisionThe Philippine government summoned the Chinese diplomats to lodge an official protest concerning the collision between the Chinese and their coast guard vessels in the disputed South China Sea on the 5th. The coast guard vessels of China and the Philippines are in a territorial dispute over the South China Sea. The size of each […]
Philippine Ship Damaged in Latest South China Sea Clash with ChinaThe Coast Guard vessels and ships from the two nations are acutely confrontingPhilippines insists on the damage of such as the hullChina is firmly confronting, saying it was an appropriate action In the disputed waters of the South China Sea, a Chinese coast guard vessel and a Philippine ship have collided once again. At this […]
31-Year-Old Man's Full Body Paralysis Caused by Overwork and Sleep Deprivation A 31-year-old man's shocking story has gone viral.Online communities overseas have been buzzing about a Chinese man's story of suffering a stroke, treatment, rehabilitation and return to work...
China's Electric Vehicle Boom: From 40% in 2024 to 50% in 2025 China's electric vehicle market share will reach 40% in 2024 and nearly 50% in 2025, China Daily reported on March 4, 2024, citing experts from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. This is up from 9.49 million units in 2023, a 31...
Biden Administration to Investigate Security Concerns with Chinese-Made Cars U.S. Biden Administration to Investigate Security Risks of Chinese-Made Connected Vehicles.
Chinese Singer's Mom Faces Life in Prison for Embezzlement [TV report=HanAeMyung reporter] Singer Gok WanJung caused a big controversy due to her mother's 18.7 billion won bribery while working as a Chinese government official. He has been criticized by the public again...
Actress Publicly Apologizes for Being 'Ugly and Fat' Chinese actress Mao Xiao Hui has issued a public apology, saying, "I'm sorry I'm so ugly." Recently, Mao Xiaohui, who plays the role of Meng Li in the new Chinese martial arts drama Sun Sword 4, was criticized by social media users after the episode aired. This is not the first time Xiao Hui has been criticized for her appearance...
Moody's Cuts China's Credit Outlook: Potential Trouble for Korea's Economy?Moody's downgrade of China's credit rating outlook raises concerns for South Korea's major industries heavily reliant on Chinese exports.
Wearing Thai School Uniforms Lands Tourists in Hot WaterWearing Thai school uniforms by Chinese tourists in Thailand sparks controversy and concerns among Thai authorities and students.
Travelers Reveal Life Under 24-Hour Surveillance in North KoreaChinese tourists flock to North Korea-China border region for photos and nostalgia, sparking interest from all age groups.
Thailand's Plan to Deploy Chinese Police Sparks Debate: Tourism or Sovereignty?Thailand deploys Chinese police in tourist cities to enhance safety for Chinese tourists, sparking sovereignty concerns.
Restaurants Now Expecting Customers to Wipe Down Tables After MealsRestaurants introducing self-service, including wiping down tables, raise debates as they seek to manage labor costs and maintain prices.
Crossing Lines for Tourism? Thailand Faces Heat Over Chinese Police DeploymentThailand plans to deploy Chinese police officers in tourist areas to enhance safety for Chinese tourists, sparking sovereignty concerns.
Tesla's Model Y Performance Gets Pricier in China: What You Need to KnowTesla increases the price of its top Model Y by 14,000 yuan in China to 363,900 yuan due to strong demand.
Chinese Tourists Locked Up in a Store and Forced to Shop During a Trip to KoreaChinese group tours boost Korean tourism but raise concerns about forced shopping and optional tours, driving changes in tourists' patterns.
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