Type 1 diabetes: A patient cured thanks to cellular therapy in China
Chinese scientists have managed to reverse type 1 diabetes in a patient thanks to a stem cell transplant, marking a significant advance in the treatment of this disease.…
Chinese students targeted by kidnapping scams in Australia
Recently, students in Perth have been targeted by con artists who manipulate them into staging their own kidnappings to extort ransoms from their parents. Since early August, four students aged 18 to 22 and their families have fallen victim to this new scam, which has become increasingly common across Australia.…
Political turmoil and Chinese intimidation weigh on Taiwan’s new president
Although William Lai Ching-te won the presidential election in January, his Democratic Progressive Party lost control of the legislature to the Kuomintang and The People's Party. The first days of Lai's administration have been fraught with legislative disputes, protests, and threats from China, casting shadows on the prospects of the new president’s administration.…
A former Chinese spy exposes how the most-feared secret police in China stifles dissent
A former Chinese spy has uncovered spy networks in Australia used by the Chinese secret police to hunt down and abduct dissidents overseas, exposing Xi Jinping’s wider attempt to expand intelligence operations and control the Chinese diaspora overseas, and eliciting concerns about Australia's national security.…
China’s major cities are sinking, putting the future of 270 million people at risk
Excessive construction and groundwater extraction are contributing to the sinking of major cities in China, putting hundreds of millions of residents at risk of flooding and other damages.…
Students in the middle of tensions between the Philippines and China
The announcement of possible intelligence investigations by Philippine authorities into foreign nationals holding student visas is reigniting tensions between the two countries.…
A mysterious Chinese deep space station in Argentina makes the U.S. nervous
President Javier Milei is considering inspecting a Chinese space facility for contract compliance, amid growing concerns about the Chinese government’s influence within Argentine territory. Beijing insists that its deep space station in Patagonia serves purely peaceful objectives, but doubt lingers about the possibility of military surveillance.…
The end of Chinese tariffs on Australian wine, another step toward rapprochement between the two countries
For the first time since 2017, a Chinese foreign minister made an official visit to Australia. The meeting augurs a thawing of diplomatic relations, with the Chinese premier expected to visit later this year, but also a thawing of trade relations, with Chinese taxes on Australian wine lifted on March 29. …
Can entrepreneurship boost China’s economy?
A total of nearly 124 million sole proprietorships were registered across China by the end of 2023, representing an 11.4% increase on the previous year, amidst the challenges of a complicated economic recovery.…
Korea’s sudden trade deficit with China due to shift in electronics market
While Korea has consistently been at a significant trade surplus with China for 31 years, this year will put a stop to that trend. The Chinese technological industry has gained standing in the world market, leading to a rare trade deficit for Korea.…
New Hong Kong museums announced to highlight Chinese nationalism
Hong Kong announced this month that it plans to build a new museum in the Tsim Sha Tsui East area of Hong Kong which will highlight China's development and achievements. As a result, the city's science museum – the most popular museum in the city with 1.1 million visitors - will be relocated to the Sha Tin district in the northern part of the territory on the site of the current Heritage Museum, which may be axed.…
US sanctions over 150 foreign suppliers of the Russian military
Two of the sanctioned companies by the United States are based in Switzerland and South Korea, which have their own Russian sanctions. The companies sanctioned for supplying the Russian military are mainly based in China, the UAE and Turkey.…
Rocket which crashed into moon last year said to be Chinese
Researchers at the University of Arizona claim that the uppermost stage of the Chinese Long March 3C rocket crashed onto the moon’s far side last year, leaving a double crater on the surface.…
In Hong Kong, a smashing new lemon trend
Across Hong Kong, iced lemon tea shops have sprung up everywhere. But it may just be part of a bigger picture emerging across the Chinese border up north……
A closer look into the regional impact of the Maldives’ presidential election
Mohamad Muizzu, the recently elected president of the Maldives, has found himself at odds with the Indian government. Though he claims he is not "pro-anybody," there are deeper signs that the Maldives will continue to fit into China's greater plans.…
Scallops in Japanese schools for free, due to Chinese export ban
Unable to export seafood to China because of the ban following Fukushima's wastewater release, Japan is to provide 100,000 servings of scallops as free school lunches to school children across the country.…
Asian “Olympics” in China to include esports, despite attempts to limit gaming in the country
The Asian Games taking place in China includes professional esports for the first time. This attempt at legitimizing professional video games comes after China attempts to crack down on video game addiction.…
Barbie movie banned in Vietnam over South China Sea dispute
Vietnam has banned the Barbie movie because of a scene depicting Chinese territorial claims in the South China Sea.…
Fukushima nuclear plant, a wastewater release plan, and Korean concerns
As the IAEA is about to give its conclusions on the safety of Japan's plan to release radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean, concerns of Koreans have been growing.…
For the 1st time, Argentina reimbursed the IMF with Chinese currency rather than dollars
For the first time, Argentina partially reimbursed its debt to the International Monetary Fund with yuans instead of U.S. dollars…
New Zealand sends its last live cattle shipments to China before a ban is enforced
In New Zealand, farmers make their last live cattle exports by sea before the end of April as the government banned them for animal welfare.…
Gifts sent by China to Israel for Passover not bugged after all
The Chinese embassy in Israel sent gifts to officials for Passover. They were suspected to hide a listening device for a moment.…
Why the security deal the Solomon Islands want to sign with China worries the neighbors
The Solomon Islands is about to sign a security agreement with China. For neighbors like Australia, the security deal is seen as a threat to see China setting up a military presence in the Pacific as Beijing increases its influence in the region.…
U.N. Human Rights to visit Xinjiang
The U.N. Human Rights will visit the Chinese region of Xinjiang while its inquiry on the persecution of Uyghurs by the Chinese government hasn't been released, yet.…
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Air pollution decreased in Beijing ahead of the Olympics
Ahead of Beijing Winter Olympics, China's capital recorded its cleanest air in almost 10 years.…
Chinese companies with big data to pass cybersecurity review before going public abroad
In China, the administration will ensure that companies managing data of more than 1 million users doesn't threaten national security. New regulations on apps and algorithms will also come soon in the middle of Chinese scrutiny on information and data management from companies.…
Nicaragua breaks ties with Taiwan and goes with China
Nicaragua decided to cut diplomatic relations with Taiwan. China and Nicaragua resumed theirs.…
Solomon Islands: New Zealand also sends troops, Chinatown a ‘no go zone’
New Zealand joins forces with Australia, Fiji and Papua and New Guinea to stabilize the Solomon Islands. The government declared Chinatown as a no go zone until they clean the area.…
China downgrades diplomatic relations with Lithuania over Taiwan office
China doesn't accept that Taiwan opened a representative office in Lithuania. Lithuania claims it is only based on economic interests: laser technology could help Taiwan's production of semiconductors.…
Chile cancels deal with Chinese Aisino over data safety and US partnership
Chile cancelled a contract with the Aisino-Mühlbauer consortium because of data safety concerns in to remain in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program.…
After pineapples, China bans other fruits from Taiwan
Beijing explains they detected pests in fruits coming from Taiwan. But does the decision have political motives? The dispute may be settled by the World Trade Organization.…
Understanding the Australian submarine deal: What AUKUS means for each country
What AUKUS means for China, France, New Zealand, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia…