- January 30th, 2026
Taipei is closely monitoring what it described as “abnormal” changes in China’s military leadership following the investigation of one of Beijing’s most senior generals, with Taiwan’s defence minister emphasizing that the island will not lower its guard amid persistent threats....
At Yiwu International Trade City, China’s vast wholesale hub known for setting trends in festive merchandise, shoppers are crowding into a small stall in search of an unlikely Lunar New Year hit: a gloomy-looking red plush horse. The toy, which...
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s once sky-high approval ratings have slipped as voters raise doubts about how she plans to fund her headline tax-cut pledge, according to media polls released on Monday (Jan 26). A weekend survey by the Nikkei...
An American climber scaled Taiwan’s tallest building on Sunday (Jan 25) without ropes or safety gear, completing a high-risk ascent of Taipei 101 that captivated hundreds of spectators on the ground and millions more watching a live Netflix broadcast. Alex...
Panda lovers in Tokyo bid an emotional farewell on Sunday to a hugely popular pair of giant pandas set to return to China this week, a departure that will leave Japan without the beloved black-and-white bears for the first time...
China has successfully conducted its first metal 3D printing experiment in space, marking a major advance in the country’s efforts to develop in-orbit manufacturing technologies. The breakthrough experiment was carried out by a retrievable scientific payload developed by the Institute...
China’s top military leadership has been shaken by a new corruption probe, with the Defense Ministry announcing on Saturday that Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) Zhang Youxia is under investigation for “suspected serious violations of discipline and...
China has unveiled an ambitious technology blueprint under its new five-year plan, setting out goals to achieve breakthroughs in artificial intelligence chips, accelerate the development of sixth-generation (6G) communications, and establish global standards for humanoid robotics. The strategy highlights Beijing’s...
China has reportedly reduced its U.S. Treasury holdings for the ninth consecutive month, driving its exposure to the lowest level since 2008. The move underscores a broader shift in global finance as central banks gradually step away from the dollar....
The Bank of Japan’s upcoming policy meeting is shaping up to be a major test for the yen, with markets bracing for potentially sharp currency moves as investors attempt to decipher when the central bank will deliver its next interest-rate...
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