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Hong Kong’s Democratic Party to Disband Amid Beijing Pressure

13 Apr 2025

Hong Kong's Democratic Party, the city's biggest pro-democracy force, is moving definitively towards dissolution. The action highlights the declining room for dissent under Beijing's tightening grip. On April 13, more than 90% of members sanctioned the leadership to proceed with dissolution procedures, including financial investigations and legal rituals. Although not...

US Slams China With 125% Tariff: Is the World Ready for a New Trade War? | TDG Explainer

10 Apr 2025

In a strategic move, US President Donald Trump declared a 90-day hiatus on his comprehensive tariff policy—except for China. While more than 75 nations will receive temporary reprieve, Trump has raised duties on Chinese imports from 104% to a staggering 125%, citing Beijing's retaliatory 84% tariffs on American goods. This...

Beijing Urges India-China Unity Against Trump’s Tariff ‘Abuse’

09 Apr 2025

As the U.S.-China trade war intensifies, Beijing is calling on India to join in resisting what it terms President Donald Trump's 'abuse' of tariffs. The tit-for-tat trade actions have shaken global markets and put additional pressure on emerging economies. The trade war started when Trump raised a 34% tariff on...

India Treads Carefully in Dragon-Elephant Tango with China

05 Apr 2025

President Xi Jinping told Indian President Droupadi Murmu that China and India should build a “Dragon-Elephant Tango” relationship on April 1, 2025. He said it would serve both countries’ interests. Premier Li Qiang also sent a message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He stated, “China is ready to work with...

China Criticizes Dalai Lama, Asserts Beijing Will Decide Buddhist Leader’s Successor

11 Mar 2025

China's foreign ministry has reacted sharply against the Dalai Lama over comments made in his recent book, Voice for the Voiceless, that the next Dalai Lama would be born outside China, as per Reuters. China rejected the Dalai Lama's claims, indicating that he lacks the mandate to speak on behalf...

China Faces New Health Scare: Beijing Calls It a Winter Occurrence

04 Jan 2025

As China Gets Another COVID-Like Scare, Beijing Calls It 'Winter Occurrence' The world continues to grapple with the aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic, but for China, a new public health challenge has emerged. As the country experiences yet another surge in respiratory illness cases, Beijing has coined it a “Winter...

Beijing’s New Tactic Aims to Normalize Military Presence Amid Rising Tensions

13 Dec 2024

Beijing has unveiled a new strategy regarding Taiwan, the democratic island it claims as its own, by conducting large-scale military drills without public announcement. This approach is intended to normalize a heightened military presence and signal to the United States that China can act at any time. For four days...

China Doubles Warships Near Taiwan Amid Rising Tensions Over US Visits

08 Dec 2024

Taiwan's defense ministry reported on Sunday that China had nearly doubled the number of its warships operating near the island within a 24-hour period, signaling heightened tensions ahead of potential new military drills. The increase in Chinese warships, from eight to fourteen, follows Taiwan President Lai Ching-te's recent visits to...

Chinese Mother Posts Video of Son Urinating on Family Meal, Internet Is Not Happy

09 Nov 2024

A recent incident in China has sparked significant outrage on social media after a mother from Beijing posted a video of her young son urinating on a dining table full of food. Despite the unpleasant event, the family continued to consume the food, which included steamed buns, eggs, and vegetables....

Stocks Surges In China To Highest Gains In 16 Years Following Stimulus Measures

30 Sep 2024

Chinese stocks experienced their largest single-day surge in 16 years on Monday, fueled by robust stimulus measures from Beijing. Domestic A-shares recorded their highest-ever turnover as investors rushed to capitalize on the rally, with the CSI300 blue-chip index closing up 8.5%, marking a nearly 30% increase since its February low....

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