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China declares probe into another former justice official, Liu Zhiqiang, who was vice-minister and on Interpol committee

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Beijing’s former vice-justice minister Liu Zhiqiang, who once served on the committee of Interpol, has been placed under investigation in China, according to the country’s top anti-graft agency on Tuesday. The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection published a brief statement on its website saying Liu, 60, was “undergoing disciplinary review and supervisory investigation” and was … Read more

Mainland China’s top spy agency vows to fight ‘Taiwan independence’ ahead of William Lai’s inauguration

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The article also called on Beijing’s secret service agencies to “help advance the reunification of China”. Incoming Taiwan cabinet to feature fresh faces but security left to old hands Chen’s article, published just weeks before the inauguration of Taiwanese president-elect William Lai Ching-te, is the second time this year that Beijing’s top anti-spy body has … Read more

Global Impact: Mainland China pins its hopes on Taiwan’s former leader Ma Ying-jeou after meeting Xi Jinping during ‘journey of peace’

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Observers have suggested that by showcasing Ma’s visit, China is sending a message to Lai and reaffirming its pursuit of peaceful reunification with Taiwan, despite escalating tensions that have caused concern among regional powers and Western nations. Both sides sought to strike a conciliatory tone. “There is no grudge that cannot be resolved. No problem … Read more

Hyundai And Kia Join Baidu To Develop Connected Cars

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Home Car And Bike South Korea’s Hyundai And Kia Join China’s Baidu To Develop Connected Cars Hyundai, Kia will utilize Baidu’s smart cloud computing technology to address enhancing data regulations. Hyundai Kia Baidu: Hyundai Motor, South Korea’s top carmaker, and its affiliate Kia said on Sunday that they have reached an agreement with Baidu, China’s … Read more

Man behind China’s first approved Covid-19 shot expelled from national legislature

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A former senior executive at China’s largest vaccine maker, who led the development of the country’s first inactivated Covid-19 shot, has been dismissed from the national legislature. Yang Xiaoming was removed from his post as a deputy of the legislature for alleged “serious violations of discipline and law”, the National People’s Congress (NPC) said in … Read more

How far have Chinese wines come? Awards crown best red, white and sweet wines, best value bottle, and more

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When one thinks of wine, countries such as France, Italy, Spain, Australia, Chile and Argentina are likely to come to mind before China. However, as the third largest country in the world by land mass, many parts of China are suitable for growing grapes and making wine. To give some perspective, Xinjiang, the region with … Read more

Elon Musk makes surprise visit to Beijing; meets Li Qiang

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Beijing: On a surprise visit to Beijing amid speculation that he may unveil Tesla’s autonomous driving technology in the burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) market in China, billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday met Chinese Premier Li Qiang and discussed future expansion plans for his automobile. Li told Musk that China’s huge market will always be open … Read more

Exclusive | Elon Musk lands in Beijing, raising hopes he will promote Tesla’s FSD autonomous driving tech

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Elon Musk has arrived in Beijing amid hopes he will bring Tesla’s autonomous driving technology to China amid intensified competition with local electric vehicle (EV) makers in the world’s largest automobile market, according to people familiar with the matter. The agenda and detailed itinerary of Musk’s visit are not yet known, as Tesla has not … Read more

Beijing pledges to lift curbs on Taiwan travel but waits for cue from William Lai

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Travel between the island and the mainland has become increasingly limited since 2019 as cross-strait tensions triggered restrictions. “We sincerely invite Taiwan compatriots to visit the mainland more often, and we are also happy to see mainland people visit the treasured island of our motherland,” Xi said, adding the exchanges could “promote trust and forge … Read more

China said goodbye to ‘zero-Covid’ rules over a year ago, but is Beijing still hanging on to the past?

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One of the complaints – which snowballed into a debate that drew a response from state news agency Xinhua – came after a social media user found that some Beijing subway stations still required identity verification to issue tickets. “I want to make sure that it is implemented in accordance with a currently valid regulation,” … Read more