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Daily Memo: US Delays China Chip Tariffs, Israel Warns About Threats From West Bank
The U.S. has decided to delay imposing tariffs on Chinese semiconductor imports until 2027 following a year-long investigation. The report identifies China’s dominance in the semiconductor sector as '...
AI-for-Science start-up DP Technology raises US$114 million in Series C round
Beijing-based AI-for-Science start-up DP Technology has secured over 800 million yuan ($114 million) in Series C funding to bolster R&D and recruitment. The company, known for developing AI tools used...
Pentagon to Contract Fleet of Seaplanes for the Pacific
Due to growing concerns about potential conflicts with China, the Pentagon is considering contracting a fleet of seaplanes for operations in the Pacific region....
China is now the good guy in climate change
The article highlights China's positive impact on global climate change initiatives, particularly focusing on its significant advancements and contributions towards clean energy despite previous criti...
US and China Find a New Intermediary in the Taiwan Strait
The United States and China are making efforts to reach out to Taiwan's opposition party as part of early signs suggesting a potential easing of tensions between the two superpowers. The American Inst...
China says US broke international law by seizing oil tankers off Venezuela
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian accused the U.S. of violating international law by seizing oil tankers off Venezuela's coast. The move is part of increased U.S. pressure on President Nicol...
Pentagon Says China Has Deployed Missiles on Mongolian Border
The Pentagon has reported that China has stationed missiles along its border with Mongolia....
Bridge work starts as Hong Kong opens tech park in cross-border innovation hub
Work has started on a bridge connecting technology parks in Hong Kong and Shenzhen as Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu inaugurated the tech park's opening in Hong Kong’s portion of the cross-border in...
China Launches World's First Smart Crude Oil Carrier Running on Methanol
China has unveiled what it claims to be the world's first smart crude oil carrier powered by methanol. The ship is equipped with advanced technology for real-time monitoring and control, aiming to enh...
Editors’ picks for 2025: ‘DeepSeek is in the driver’s seat. That’s a big security problem’
Democracies face a burgeoning national security threat due to their lagging response to automotive technology dominance. Chinese car manufacturers are increasingly dominating the smart-car market, pos...
Chinese workers return to Africa as lucrative job opportunities beckon
A significant revival of Chinese migration to Africa is noted, with 90,793 Chinese workers recorded on the continent in 2024, marking a 4% increase from the previous year. This uptick signifies renewe...
Egypt reportedly signs deal for Chinese WJ-700 drones
Egypt has allegedly signed a $400 million contract to purchase 10 Chinese-made WJ-700 unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs). This agreement, if implemented, would make Egypt the second operator of t...
US Congress Members Write WAR Department Urging Addition of DeepSeek and Xiaomi to Blacklist
Congress members have written to the U.S. Department of Defense urging the addition of Chinese technology companies DeepSeek and Xiaomi to its blacklist....
Deep Discounts for Russian Crude
Russian crude oil prices have significantly decreased, with Urals blend priced at $34.52 per barrel in December. This reduction follows lower demand from Indian refiners due to sanctions risks and has...
India Abruptly Scrubs Key Missile Test: Were Chinese Warships The Real Audience?
India has repeatedly issued and cancelled NOTAMs for missile tests in the Bay of Bengal, creating speculation about strategic intentions. A recent major test was to occur from December 17-20, involvin...
The US Is Selling H200 AI Chips to China – So Why Isn’t China Buying?
China faces a dilemma with the purchase of U.S.-made H200 AI chips. Despite their availability, there are indications that China prefers reducing its reliance on American technology over acquiring the...
China’s Sugon unveils new AI infrastructure to rival platforms from Nvidia and Huawei
Chinese supercomputer manufacturer Sugon has introduced an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure for data centers that aims to compete with platforms from Nvidia and Huawei Technologies...
Putin on Russia-China Relations
The article discusses a video where Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks about the current and evolving relationship between Russia and China, emphasizing mutual cooperation, economic ties, and str...
A Blood-Smuggling Scandal Reveals China’s Genetic Security Anxiety
An extensive underground trade involving prenatal testing has raised concerns in China not primarily over illegal sex selection but rather over the potential misuse or theft of Chinese genetic data. T...
Made in China, Made in India – and powered by sustainable coal
The global energy debate is shifting due to geopolitical, economic, and security pressures that necessitate the reintegration of reality into climate policy discussions. Despite years of climate polic...
Vietnam nears completion of militarized South China Sea outposts
Vietnam has accelerated its land reclamation efforts this year by commencing construction on eight previously untouched features in the Spratly Islands, enhancing their military capability....
What Washington Can Do to Address Fentanyl Flows from China
Since 2013, fentanyl and other synthetic opioids have caused a significant overdose crisis in the U.S., with much of this supply originating in or passing through China. Cooperation between the two co...
US and Chinese tech research is decoupling—ASPI’s Critical Tech Tracker
A significant divide is developing between China's critical technology research environment and that of the United States and its allies, indicating a gradual decoupling in technological advancements....
Astra to Split Drug Production Along China-US Fault Lines
Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca plans to divide its drug production between China and the US due to increasingly strained relations between the two countries. This decision is aimed at mitigating s...
American Sea Power in the Asia-Pacific
Francis Sempa discusses the potential for war between the United States and China in the western Pacific within the next several years. This scenario is prompted by military exercises conducted by bot...
China's Caribbean Sea
Francis P. Sempa writes an analysis for Real Clear Defense, discussing the strategic importance of controlling waters around Taiwan and comparing this to Nicholas Spykman's concept of the 'Asiatic Med...
Chinese student numbers at Harvard rise despite Trump visa crackdown
Despite measures by the U.S. government under President Donald Trump aimed at reducing visas and limiting foreign student enrolment, the number of Chinese students at Harvard University has continued ...
Forget the J-20 Mighty Dragon: China’s Stealth Fighter Is No Match for F-47 NGAD
China's J-20 stealth fighter is being enhanced with indigenous WS-15 engines, AI systems, and a new two-seat variant (J-20S) designed to operate with unmanned drones. Despite these upgrades, the J-20 ...
China’s business chamber faces moment of truth in Indonesia
The China Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia (CCCI) celebrated its 20th anniversary on January 9th with Indonesian and Chinese officials emphasizing the importance of ongoing bilateral trade relations v...
Operation Santa Claus: charity helps Hong Kong children climb, jump and explore nature
Gaia Education Limited highlighted the lack of outdoor exposure for Hong Kong children due to an education system prioritizing academic success over physical and environmental engagement. A study by O...
Chinese AI champion iFlytek sets up new entity to expand into semiconductor design
Chinese company iFlytek, listed on US sanctions, has established Shandong Yixun Information Technology with a registered capital of 50 million yuan to expand into semiconductor design and related AI f...
Flurry of Japanese lawmaker visits to Taiwan sparks China’s anger
Japanese lawmakers have recently made several visits to Taiwan, increasing tensions with China at an already heightened diplomatic and military climate between the two countries....
Chinese firm Sinovac to supply vaccine to Chile ahead of flu season
Chile has contracted Beijing-based biopharmaceutical company Sinovac Biotech to provide its influenza vaccine in preparation for the southern hemisphere's winter season. The vaccine will be integrated...
When public credibility fails: a debt default case from Zhejiang
In late November 2025, debt-related products distributed through the Zhejiang Financial Assets Exchange Center defaulted, affecting over 15,000 onshore investors and approximately 25,000 households. T...
The U.S. sphere of influence is bigger than it looks
The article suggests that despite apparent shifts in U.S. cultural priorities, the United States remains committed to maintaining influence beyond its borders, particularly in regions traditionally se...
China’s fight against corruption is a battle we can’t afford to lose, Xi Jinping warns
Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized at a plenary session of China's top anti-corruption body that the nation must continue its efforts in combating corruption despite notable progress made last ye...
China, India and the cosmology of civilizational renewal
The article discusses the concept of civilizational renewal in both China and India, highlighting their respective leaders' visions for national rejuvenation and psychological growth as nations with a...
As China’s companies expand overseas, entrepreneurs want the passports to match
Chinese firms are increasingly looking beyond domestic markets due to narrowed profit margins and expanded production capabilities. Businessman Steve Xie exemplifies this trend with a new warehouse ve...
India’s Modi to host German leader to bolster trade, defence ties
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz commenced a visit to India on Sunday aimed at strengthening economic and security relations between Germany and India. Both countries face challenges from the United S...
After Venezuela, Can China and Russia's 'Great Power Realignment' Still Proceed?
This article discusses the geopolitical challenges faced by China and Russia following their involvement in Venezuela. It questions if the two nations can continue to push for a 'great power realignme...
Alarm of Muslim Alliance in Israeli Press: Fear of Being Left Out
The article discusses concerns within Israeli media about the formation of a Muslim alliance and Israel's potential isolation as a result of this development....
Can THAAD Protect U.S. Navy Warships from Chinese Missiles? Experts Say No
Experts argue that THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) and similar land-based missile defense systems are unsuitable for protecting U.S. Navy warships against Chinese anti-ship missiles due to...
Taiwan is ‘up to’ Xi Jinping and ‘nothing like’ Venezuela: Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump stated that the situation with Taiwan is 'up to' Chinese leader Xi Jinping and emphasized that the military intervention in Venezuela should not be seen as a precedent for Ta...
Beijing moves to cut losses in Venezuela after Maduro’s capture
China plans to minimize economic losses in Venezuela following the US military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro on January 3rd....
NATO is Useless Without America, China and Russia Only Fear Us, Trump Says
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that NATO's efficacy depends heavily on American involvement, implying that the alliance lacks substantial power or significance without U.S. participation. He also ...
China Slaps Export Controls on Japan Military
China has announced new export controls targeting military equipment destined for Japan, as part of an ongoing geopolitical dispute between the two nations. This move is seen by some analysts as a war...
Venezuela attack seen as reminder for China to boost air defence, counter-intelligence
The attempted abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by US forces highlights the need for China to enhance its air defenses and counter-intelligence capabilities. Experts note that Venezuela...
Why Iran may not be the next Venezuela despite twin threat from protests and Trump
Analysts suggest that while recent US actions against Venezuela heightened concerns among Iranian leaders about potential American intervention, direct targeting of Iran's leadership is less likely du...
Citic Securities tops Asia-Pacific investment banking ranks with US$1.45 billion in fees
According to a report by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), Chinese investment bank Citic Securities topped the Asia-Pacific region's investment banking fee rankings for 2025, excluding Japan. Th...
China premier urges Guangdong to ignite economic growth amid intensified competition
During his recent visit to Guangdong province, China's premier emphasized the need for Guangdong to maintain its position as an economic leader by strengthening innovative development and taking a lea...
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