J-35A stealth fighter jet

China Showcases Air Superiority at Zhuhai Air Show 2024

The Zhuhai Air Show, a hallmark event for showcasing China's burgeoning aerospace capabilities, delivered a groundbreaking spectacle this year with the presence of three fifth-generation fighter jets: the Chinese J-20 and J-35A, and Russia’s Su-57. Held in Guangdong province, southern...
Joe Biden-Xi Jinping

Xi Jinping-Joe Biden Meeting in Peru: Superpower Rivalry in Shadow of a Trump Comeback

U.S. President Joe Biden and China’s leader Xi Jinping addressed their nations' intensifying rivalry, striving to avert open conflict amid mounting global tensions. The dialogue, held at a Lima hotel during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, was likely one...
Vietnam War

Vietnam’s My Lai Massacre: A Museum of Memory, Healing, and Transformation

In a small corner of central Vietnam, where a museum and memorial mark one of America’s most infamous wartime atrocities, a curious sight greets visitors: a cooler of strawberry ice cream for sale near the ticket booth. The incongruity of...
Coal

Vietnam’s Coal Power Plants to Operate at High Levels in 2024 to Meet Rising Energy Demands

Vietnam, a rapidly growing manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia, is set to rely heavily on coal-fired power plants next year to meet its surging electricity demands, according to a statement by the government on Monday (Nov. 18). Amid efforts to...
Kim Jong Un

Kim Jong Un Accuses US and West of Using Ukraine as ‘Shock Troops’ Against Russia, Warns of Global Conflict

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused the United States and its allies of using Ukraine as "shock troops" against Russia, a strategy he claims risks igniting a global conflict, according to state-run media. His remarks reflect a deepening...
Booksellers

Chinese Booksellers Battle Censorship at Home and Thrive Abroad

Yu Miao smiles with quiet satisfaction as he stands amidst 10,000 books on bamboo shelves at his newly reopened bookstore, JF Books, located in the vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood. Far removed from his original Shanghai location, Yu now operates without...
Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh Tribunal Sets Deadline for Investigation into Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Amid Crimes Against Humanity Charges

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh on Monday directed investigators to conclude their probe into former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her close associates by December 17, 2024. Hasina and her allies face charges of crimes against humanity related...
Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Retains Key Portfolios as New Cabinet is Sworn In

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in a strategic move to steer Sri Lanka through critical economic and governance challenges, has retained the powerful portfolios of Defence, Finance and Economic Development, and Digital Economy in the newly formed cabinet. This significant announcement...
China Unveils Deep-Ocean Drilling Vessel Meng Xiang

China Unveils Deep-Ocean Drilling Vessel Meng Xiang: A Leap Towards Earth’s Mantle Exploration

In a historic milestone for marine and geological sciences, China officially commissioned the Meng Xiang, the nation’s first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling vessel, on Sunday. The event, held in the southern metropolis of Guangzhou, represents a major step...
Lunar Soil and Aviation Marvels Take Center Stage at the 15th Airshow China

Lunar Soil and Aviation Marvels Take Center Stage at the 15th Airshow China

From over 380,000 kilometers away on the moon’s far side to the bustling exhibition halls of the 15th Airshow China, a fragment of lunar soil captivated countless visitors in Zhuhai last week. Brought back by the Chang’e-6 lunar mission, the...
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