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Tensions rise in rural China: Guizhou villagers protest over cremation order; What we know so far

Protests have broken out in China’s southern Guizhou province after local authorities directed residents to opt for cremation instead of traditional burials. The unrest in Shidong town, which began over the weekend, marks the latest in a sharp rise in rural demonstrations across the country.According to China Dissent Monitor (CDM), rural protests in China have […]

Sanae Takaichi vs Xi Jinping: Inside Japan’s high-stakes clash with China over Taiwan

Takaichi vs Xi: Taiwan at the center (AI-generated image used for representation) When Sanae Takaichi stood in the Diet on November 7 and said that force used against Taiwan could trigger Japan’s right to “collective self-defence,” Beijing’s reaction came fast and furious. TL;DR: Driving the news In her first month as Japan’s Prime Minister, Sanae […]

‘Will be pleasantly surprised by the actions of President Xi’: Donald Trump confirms China visit; praises ‘great relationship’ with Jinping

Representative image (AI-generated) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he shares a strong personal rapport with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping and added that he plans to travel to Beijing in April next year.Speaking to reporters during a press gaggle aboard Air Force One, Trump referred to his recent outreach to global leaders […]

‘One district in India got 220,000 H-1B visas’: US economist explains ‘fraud’, says only 12% comes from China

Former US Rep and economist Dr Dave Brat trained the guns at India over the H-1B visa program and said that while the national cap for H-1B is 85,000, one Indian district got 220,000 H-1B visas which is 2.5 times the limit. “When you hear H-1B, think of your family, because these fraudulent visas just […]

Diplomatic row: Tokyo pushes ahead with missile deployment at Yonaguni island; move comes amid China tensions

Japan’s defence minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Sunday announced plans to deploy surface-to-air missiles on the country’s westernmost island of Yonaguni remain on schedule, emphasising that the move aimed to reinforce deterrence rather than raise regional tensions.His remarks came during a visit to the strategically located base, 110 km east of Taiwan, amid continued sparring between […]

UAE executes first cross border digital currency payment with China | World News

The UAE made its first cross-border digital currency payment to China through the newly launched Jisr platform/Image: WAM The UAE has carried out its first-ever cross-border payment with China using central bank digital currencies, marking a major breakthrough in digital finance and setting the stage for deeper technological and economic cooperation. The transaction, executed through […]

What It Takes to Move a Factory From China to Vietnam

new video loaded: What It Takes to Move a Factory From China to Vietnam Tariffs have forced Chinese companies to move their operations to Vietnam. Alexandra Stevenson, our Shanghai bureau chief, visits a factory in Ho Chi Minh City to see how one of the biggest challenges isn’t relocating machinery and tools, but overcoming language […]

China extends visa exemption for Saudi citizens until end of 2026, what travellers need to know | World News

China extends visa exemption for Saudi citizens until December 31, 2026, enhancing travel and cooperation/Representative Image China has announced the extension of its visa-free entry policy for Saudi citizens, a move aimed at deepening the growing economic, cultural, and tourism ties between the two nations. The extension, valid until December 31, 2026, is expected to […]

‘Ensure China not dominating anybody’: Hegseth pushes Asean unity against Beijing in South China Sea

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth called on Southeast Asia to strengthen cooperation in maritime surveillance including the use of unmanned technologies to counter what he said was worsening aggression by Beijing in the South China Sea.Speaking during an meeting in Malaysia with defence ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Saturday, Hegseth urged the […]

How the Trump-Xi Meeting Eased a Major Trade War

new video loaded: How the Trump-Xi Meeting Eased a Major Trade War President Trump and China’s leader Xi Jinping just had a highly anticipated meeting in South Korea. David Pierson, a New York Times foreign correspondent covering China, breaks down what they accomplished and how they de-escalated a major trade war. By David Pierson, Christina […]