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....

Mumbai Overtakes Beijing As Asia’s New Billionaire Capital: Hurun Report

29 Aug 2024

Mumbai, India's financial hub, has officially overtaken Beijing to become the "billionaire capital of Asia," according to the 2024 Hurun India Rich List. The city now boasts 386 billionaires, a significant increase of 58 from the previous year, placing it ahead of Beijing in the race for wealth dominance in...

Day 2 Of US National Security Adviser Talks With Chinese Officials Amid Rising Tensions

28 Aug 2024

US President Joe Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, continued his discussions with top Chinese officials in Beijing on Wednesday, as part of a three-day visit aimed at reducing tensions between the two superpowers ahead of the US election on November 5. Sullivan and China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, began...

Tensions Escalate: China-Philippines Blame Each Other For South China Sea Collision

19 Aug 2024

Collision at Sabina Shoal A confrontation between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the disputed South China Sea led to a collision early Monday morning, with both sides blaming each other for the incident. The collision occurred at 3:24 am local time near Sabina Shoal, approximately 140km west of Palawan, a...

Chinese Woman Wins Landmark LGBTQ+ Custody Battle, Sets New Precedent

14 Aug 2024

A landmark LGBTQ+ custody case in China has resulted in a woman being granted monthly visits with her daughter. This decision marks a significant shift in how Chinese courts handle same-sex family arrangements. Historic Court Ruling Allows Monthly Visits Didi, a 42-year-old from Shanghai, has been awarded the right...

China Court Rules Unmarried Woman Can’t Freeze Eggs, Confirm Hospital’s Denial

07 Aug 2024

In a legal battle over reproductive rights, a court in Beijing has ruled against Teresa Xu, an unmarried woman who had sought the right to freeze eggs. The Chaoyang Intermediate People's Court upheld the decision of a hospital that had denied Xu access to the procedure, citing regulations that require...

Viktor Orban Meets Xi Jinping In Beijing Amid Ukraine Conflict And NATO Summit

02 Aug 2024

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday, following a contentious visit to Moscow and a subsequent trip to Kyiv, which Orban described as part of a “peace mission.” The meeting, held at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, focused on discussions related to the...