The United States faces a critical disadvantage in shipbuilding capacity compared to China, raising concerns among lawmakers and experts about the nation’s ability to deter potential conflict. This disparity comes as the Biden administration works to bolster America’s defense capabilities, notably considering rising tensions with China. During a recent congressional hearing, Rep. John Moolenaar, the … Read more
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te engaged in a series of phone calls with prominent U.S. congressional leaders during his stopover in Guam on Thursday, marking the second leg of his Pacific island tour. According to a spokesperson for the presidential office, Lai spoke with Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries. He … Read more
U.S. Condemns China’s ‘Reckless’ Actions in South China Sea Dispute The Philippines has accused Chinese coast guard and navy ships of engaging in "aggressive" and "reckless" behavior in the disputed waters of the South China Sea, marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing territorial feud. Philippine officials say three of its vessels conducting routine patrols … Read more
China’s Tech Giants Struggle to Catch the AI Wave While the global tech landscape vibrates with excitement over artificial intelligence, China’s tech titans find themselves on the sidelines, struggling to capitalize on the burgeoning trend. The Hang Seng Tech Index, a barometer of China’s tech sector, has visibly lagged behind the Nasdaq 100, demonstrating investor … Read more
Germany Takes on China Over Ukraine and Economic Ties Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock recently delivered a firm message to China, publicly criticizing Beijing’s ongoing economic and military reinforcement of Russia amid its war in Ukraine. During a visit to China earlier this week, Baerbock emphasized that this support poses a dangerous threat to the … Read more
Did a Lab Leak Unleash COVID-19? Controversial Congressional Report Fuels Debate A newly released report from a Republican-led House subcommittee has reignited the debate surrounding the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 520-page document concludes that the virus likely emerged from a laboratory or research-related accident, a theory that has been hotly contested since the … Read more
Tiny Nation’s Plea Echoes in Global Court: Can Law Stop Climate Change? The small island nation of Vanuatu isn’t waiting for rising tides to reclaim its shores. They’ve taken their fight for survival to the world’s highest court. In a landmark case that unfolded in The Hague this week, lawyers representing Vanuatu and other vulnerable … Read more
Indonesian Travelers Eye Malaysia as Top Destination in 2024 Indonesia is experiencing a surge in international travel, with experts predicting over 7 million citizens venturing overseas by 2024. This growth is driven by pent-up demand after the pandemic and a renewed desire for exploration. "The number of foreign tourists traveling is still lower than the … Read more
The Chinese Ministry of National Defense announced on the 28th that a top general in the Chinese military has been subject to investigation and has been suspended. The general in question is Admiral Miao Hua, a member of the Chinese Communist Party’s Central Military Commission. Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Chen announced this at a regular … Read more
MEXICO, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) — Academics from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) and Mexico analyzed at a seminar in the Mexican capital on Wednesday the distinctive features and achievements of Chinese modernization, as well as its potential lessons for the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. Entitled “Modernization with Chinese style: exchange … Read more