Beijing, March 13, 2024 – China proudly announced a substantial achievement in its ongoing commitment to environmental conservation, revealing that it planted nearly 4 million hectares of forest in 2023. This announcement coincides with the nation’s 46th National Tree Planting Day, commemorated on Tuesday. Official data released by the National Greening Commission showcased a notable […]
Read MoreGlobal oil prices experienced a decline on Monday, with Brent futures slipping below $82 a barrel, driven by a combination of persistent geopolitical concerns in the Middle East and uncertainties about softening demand in China. As of 1222 GMT, Brent futures were down 31 cents at $81.77 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) […]
Read MoreTaiwan’s top security official informed parliament on Monday that China is working to “normalise” military drills near the democratic island, intensifying its military activities in the region. China has been increasing its presence near Taiwan, with almost daily incursions into the island’s air defense identification zones and regular “combat readiness patrols,” involving drills by its […]
Read MoreIn a surprising turn of events, China’s Ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, revealed on Monday that the suspended death sentence handed down to Australian writer Yang Hengjun last month might not be executed if he refrains from committing further crimes. Speaking at the Australian Financial Review Business Summit, Ambassador Xiao stated that the suspended sentence […]
Read MoreChina, the world’s second-largest economy, experienced a positive turn of events as consumer prices rose in February for the first time since August, according to data from Beijing’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The 0.7 percent increase, higher than the expected 0.3 percent, provided a rare bright spot amid challenges such as the lowest growth […]
Read MoreIn a surprising turn of events, Taiwan has reached out to China for assistance in identifying the individual responsible for a series of bomb threats targeting several lawmakers, as revealed by Interior Minister Lin Yu-chang on Saturday. Lawmakers from both opposition and ruling parties have been subjected to threatening messages, demanding varying sums of money […]
Read MoreIn response to heightened tensions and territorial disputes in the South China Sea, the Philippines has announced the deployment of more than 100 naval reservists to Batanes Province, located just south of Taiwan. The move, set to commence this weekend, comes as part of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ directive to enhance military capabilities […]
Read MoreNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw artillery firing drills aimed at enhancing combat readiness, as reported by state media on Friday. The drills occurred just days after North Korea pledged corresponding military actions in response to what it perceives as an invasion rehearsal during the ongoing South Korea-US joint military training. The artillery exercises […]
Read MorePremier Chen Chien-jen declared on Friday that there are no plans to carry out executions in Taiwan until the inauguration of President-elect Lai Ching-te on May 20. The announcement comes amidst ongoing discussions about the constitutionality of death sentences for 37 individuals currently on death row. Premier Chen addressed lawmakers, highlighting that the majority of […]
Read MoreIn a recent development, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has urged his military to enhance war fighting capabilities against the United States and South Korea, according to state media reports. The call comes in response to the ongoing joint military exercises between South Korea and the US, which North Korea views as an invasion […]
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