United States-China

China’s Global Ambitions and Economic Realignments Collide with U.S. Tariffs and Manufacturing Efforts

China has found itself grappling with a serious shortage of aggregate demand, which has led to concerns about the country's economic slowdown. As the world's second-largest economy, this poses a significant challenge not just for China but for the global...
Chinese Yuan

Beijing’s Stimulus Blitz Sends China Stocks Skyrocketing: Is the Rally Just Beginning?

Beijing's sweeping economic stimulus has sparked a powerful rally in Chinese stocks, sending the market soaring to levels not seen in nearly a decade. On September 30, the benchmark CSI 300 Index surged as much as 9.1%, marking the biggest...
China Semiconductor

China’s Semiconductor Lithography Advances: Self-Sufficiency Amid Global Skepticism

China’s ambitions to develop a self-sufficient semiconductor industry have taken center stage in the ongoing technological rivalry between the U.S. and China. The country's most recent advance in semiconductor lithography technology has drawn significant attention and, with it, widespread skepticism...
China’s Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Missile Firings (ICBM)

Taiwan Condemns China’s Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Missile Firings in Pacific Ocean

Taiwan's Defense Ministry reported on Sunday that it detected multiple waves of missile firings conducted by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA), just days after Beijing announced the successful test-firing of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean. The...
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, China

China Successfully Test-Fires Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) into Pacific Ocean

On September 25, 2024, China marked a critical milestone in its strategic military capabilities with the successful test-firing of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), which splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after traversing nearly 12,000 kilometers (7,460 miles). This rare...
Hong Kong

Beijing Urges Hong Kong’s Wealthy to Aid Economic Growth

As China's economy grapples with sluggish growth, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has called on Hong Kong’s elite families to spearhead an economic revival. However, the city’s wealthiest appear hesitant to answer this call, raising questions about the effectiveness of...
Second Thomas Shoal

Philippines Resupplies Troops at Second Thomas Shoal Amid Tensions in South China Sea

The Philippines’ military announced on Friday that it successfully delivered vital supplies to its troops stationed at Second Thomas Shoal, marking the second consecutive unhindered resupply mission since a July agreement with China aimed at easing tensions in the South...
Subic Bay Military Base

Philippines Eyes Expansion of Military Base at Subic Bay Amid Rising Tensions with China in the South China Sea

The Philippines, under increasing pressure from China's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea, is moving forward with plans to strengthen its military posture. In a significant development, the Philippines is considering building a second, larger military base at Subic...
Setback to Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy: New Nuclear Submarine Sinks

Setback to Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy: New Nuclear Submarine Sinks

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), reports have emerged that a newly-constructed nuclear-powered submarine sank pier-side in March 2024. China has managed to keep the incident under wraps until now, but recently revealed satellite images have exposed the extent...
U.S. Navy

U.S. Navy plans to Counter China’s Growing Military Presence in Indo-Pacific

The United States Navy has unveiled a new strategic document aimed at countering the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) growing military presence in the Indo-Pacific region. The document, which emphasizes the need to prepare for a potential conflict by 2027,...
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