- January 8th, 2025
New satellite imagery and analysis of Chinese government documents reveal China’s construction of a prototype nuclear reactor intended for a large surface warship, suggesting a critical step toward developing its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Researchers at the Middlebury Institute of...
Xi Jinping Set to Inaugurate China’s First Mega Port in Latin America Next week, Chinese President Xi Jinping will remotely inaugurate China’s first mega port in Latin America: the Chancay Port in Peru. The port, developed at an estimated cost...
Beijing and Manila find themselves in renewed conflict over the South China Sea, with China rejecting recent Philippine maritime claims, saying the legislation "severely infringes on" China's territorial sovereignty. China’s Foreign Ministry issued a firm statement on November 10, asserting...
In a historic twist of political fate, former President Donald Trump has reclaimed the US presidency in the 2024 election, this time with a majority in the popular vote and a Congress inclined to support his policy directions. Trump’s return...
Asian stock markets took a hit on Monday following news of China’s long-awaited stimulus package, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index dropping over 2%. Despite the hefty 6 trillion yuan ($839 billion) stimulus aimed at alleviating local government debt, investor...
Once hailed as the world's largest online shopping festival, China's Singles' Day, celebrated annually on November 11, has lost much of its previous luster. Once marked by a frenzy of consumerism and staggering sales growth, this year’s event has been...
Oil prices extended their decline into a second consecutive day on Monday, as concerns over a tepid demand outlook in China—the world’s largest oil importer—continued to rattle the market. Brent crude futures traded near $74 per barrel after dropping over...
Chinese stocks took a hit as investor expectations for a significant economic stimulus package were left unfulfilled following a high-profile legislative meeting. The decline reflects heightened concerns about China’s ability to tackle its deflationary cycle and navigate a series of...
Beijing’s Economic Revitalization Plans Fail to Bolster Iron Ore, Highlighting Weak Demand and Ample Supply Iron ore prices slid closer to $100 per ton, reflecting investor disappointment over China’s recent economic measures. Despite anticipation for stronger support, Beijing's latest debt-swap...
Vietnam’s government has taken a decisive stand against two of China’s largest online retail platforms, Shein and Temu, declaring that it will block both platforms’ domains and apps within the country if they do not officially register their operations with...
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