Taiwan’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 a cultural shift challenging traditional marriage norms, a growing number of Chinese women are choosing a life of singledom, citing concerns about sacrifice, career development, and a desire for autonomy. This trend, often referred to as “singleism,” presents a unique challenge for the Chinese government as it grapples with declining birth rates and seeks […]
Read MoreIn the wake of a recent maritime clash near Taiwan-ruled Kinmen islands, China’s top leaders maintain a measured stance on Taiwan during the annual parliamentary meetings in Beijing. Premier Li Qiang and Communist Party of China’s (CPC) fourth-ranked official, Mr Wang Huning, delivered reports emphasizing Beijing’s opposition to separatist activities but refrained from escalating rhetoric. […]
Read MoreIn a surprising move that marks a departure from a three-decade-long tradition, China has decided to discontinue the premier’s annual press conference, a significant event that provided global insight into the nation’s economic and policy direction. The decision, announced on Monday, has sparked speculation among observers, with some interpreting it as a shift towards increased […]
Read MoreIn a significant move, the Maldives government inked an agreement with China on Monday, extending military assistance without any cost. Major General Zhang Baoqun, Deputy Director of the Office for International Military Cooperation of China, and Maldives Minister of Defense Ghassan Maumoon formally sealed the deal, solidifying defense cooperation between the two nations. The visit […]
Read MoreBy Siam Sarower Jamil The online dumping of some documents of a private security contractor has taken the lid off how official agencies in China hack activities and tools to spy on both Chinese people and foreigners. “China has increasingly turned to private companies to hack foreign governments and control its domestic population,” the New […]
Read MoreTAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Chinese authorities have shifted their messaging ahead of the Taiwan election scheduled for Jan. 13. On Thursday (Dec. 28), Wu Qian (吳謙), a spokesman for China’s Defense Ministry, accused the Taiwanese government of “hyping up” the military threat from China, reported Reuters. This follows months of Chinese officials and media organizations […]
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