South China Sea, Vietnam

Vietnam’s Military Expansion in South China Sea Raises Stakes in Territorial Dispute with China

Vietnam has quietly intensified its military presence in the South China Sea, following China's island-building strategies to assert territorial claims in the contested maritime region. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), high-resolution satellite images indicate that...
Apple Foxconn Plant

China Detains Taiwanese Workers at Apple’s Foxconn Plant in ‘iPhone City’

Chinese police have detained four Taiwanese employees of Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., the world’s largest assembler of Apple products and a crucial player in the global electronics supply chain. The detentions have sparked unease about the safety of foreign...
China-Japan

Chinese Authorities Accused of Harassing Citizens in Japan for “Subversive” Activities

Chinese authorities have been systematically harassing Chinese citizens living in Japan who participate in activities Beijing deems "subversive," according to a recent report by Human Rights Watch (HRW). Released on Thursday, the report sheds light on China's efforts to suppress...
Ratan Tata

Ratan Tata: Visionary Leader Who Modernised and Globalised Tata Group

Ratan Tata, the iconic former chairman of the Tata Group and a celebrated philanthropist, has passed away at the age of 86. His legacy is indelible, not only for his visionary leadership but also for his efforts in transforming one...
TikTok-US

TikTok Faces Legal Battle 13 US States Sue Over Allegations of Harming Children

TikTok, a popular social media platform with about 120 million active users in the United States, is facing a major legal challenge. On Tuesday, 13 US states and Washington, D.C. filed lawsuits against the platform, accusing it of harming young...
Indonesia Nickel Industry

Indonesia’s Nickel Industry: A Booming Sector with Growing Challenges

Indonesia’s nickel industry has exploded onto the global stage, fueled by the rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). As the world shifts to greener technologies, nickel—a key ingredient in many EV batteries—has become a highly sought-after commodity. In 2023, Indonesia...
EU-CHINA

EU Faces Trade Tensions with China as Electric Vehicle Tariffs Survive a Close Vote

October 4 marked a pivotal moment in Europe’s trade policy as the European Commission narrowly avoided a significant setback in its plan to impose countervailing duties on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China. The duties, aimed at countering what the...
Indian Navy INS Kalvari at sea

Indian Navy’s Push for Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarines (SSNs): Closing Undersea Gap with China

The Indian Navy’s undersea combat capabilities, particularly in nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs), lag significantly behind those of China. To address this shortfall, the Indian government has approved the construction of two SSNs. This decision, though expensive, reflects the urgent need...
Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy Sail Training Warship

Sri Lanka’s Decision to Allow Chinese Navy Training Ship Sparks Geopolitical Tensions in Indian Ocean

In a move poised to reignite geopolitical tensions in the Indian Ocean region, Sri Lanka has allowed the Chinese Navy training ship, Po Lang, to dock at its Colombo port. This development comes despite a 12-month moratorium on foreign research...
Copper

Copper Prices Rise as Markets Await China’s Policy Moves

Copper prices edged higher on Thursday, rebounding from their lowest point in over two weeks as investors braced for a significant policy briefing by China’s Finance Minister, Lan Fo’an, scheduled for Saturday. This announcement is anticipated to provide key insights...
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