Not so dynamic duo Beyond fear, diplomats and experts pointed to the dynamic between Scholz and Biden as a driving force behind the West’s overriding strategy of incrementalism and escalation management, rather than a focus on strategic outcomes, in dealing with Ukraine. Despite a 16-year age difference, both men came of age politically during the … Read more
“STABLE” ASSETS Gold jewellery was among the best-performing consumer goods in China last year, as the post-pandemic recovery lost its shine in the face of flagging domestic consumption and declining business confidence. A long-running property sector crisis and more recent stock market rout have further dented investors’ options. The market in central Shanghai where AFP … Read more
05:01 Macau-born fashion designer Steven Tai explores his city’s coolest boutiques and shops Macau-born fashion designer Steven Tai explores his city’s coolest boutiques and shops In many famous cities, you can always find iconic landmarks and happening hotspots, but there are also cool neighbourhoods waiting to be explored. These are areas where up-and-coming artists, trendmakers … Read more
The Philippines has accused Chinese fishermen of poisoning the Scarborough Shoal with cyanide. “These Chinese fishermen use cyanide,” Nazario Briguera, a spokesperson for the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, said on Saturday, according to local media reports. Scarborough Shoal lies off the northwestern Philippines. It is located in a tiny and uninhabited region in … Read more
Days after two Chinese fishermen drowned during a chase by Taiwanese authorities, China has reportedly begun to retaliate. On Monday, China’s coast guard boarded a Taiwanese tourist vessel to inspect the boat. The officers checked the crew’s documents and deboarded only after half an hour of carrying out the check. The Taiwanese ferry named King … Read more
China is reportedly forcing Apple to replace the SMS and MMS system with RCS protocol, which is expected to arrive on the iPhone later this year. With RCS messaging, texting between iPhones and Android will become a lot better. So, many users would welcome the possibility of Apple integrating RCS. However, it is worth noting … Read more
China’s coast guard, which has no publicly available contact details, has yet to comment. China’s Taiwan Affairs Office did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Kuan said it was common for Chinese and Taiwanese tourist boats to accidentally enter the other side’s waters. “Boats like these are not illegal at all,” she said. … Read more
In a seemingly gloomy start to 2024, coupled with the World Bank’s prediction that China’s GDP growth will drop to 4.5 percent this year and fall further to 4.3 percent in 2025, pessimism over the country’s economic outlook continues to rise. However, the preliminary 2023 results of Chinese footwear and apparel brands have led the … Read more
WASHINGTON — U.S. lawmakers are raising alarms about what they see as America’s failure to compete with China in biotechnology, warning of the risks to U.S. national security and commercial interests. But as the two countries’ rivalry expands into the biotech industry, some say that shutting out Chinese companies would only hurt the U.S. Biotechnology … Read more
The Xpeng G9 SUV is on display during the 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, April 18, 2023. VCG | Visual China Group | Getty Images Xpeng plans to hire 4,000 new people and invest in artificial intelligence technology, according to the company’s CEO, who warned … Read more
