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Japan, a key ally of the U.S. in Asia, is advising U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump against forming any agreements with China that could potentially disrupt the region’s precarious peace. What Happened: Japan has amplified its efforts to communicate with individuals close to Trump,...

The U.S. has been urging China to use its influence to stop Iran-backed Houthi rebels from attacking commercial ships in the Red Sea. However, the diplomatic pressure has not yielded any significant results, according to American officials. What Happened: The U.S. has been pressing China to...

In a recent revelation, it has been disclosed that Chinese researchers had successfully isolated and mapped the virus that causes COVID-19 in late December 2019, a full two weeks before Beijing made the information public. This has raised fresh concerns about what China knew in the early stages of...

Former President Donald Trump said that his victory in the Iowa Caucus has caused a significant downturn in China’s stock markets. Trump’s comments suggest that Beijing is apprehensive about his potential return to the White House. What Happened: Trump, while campaigning in New...

The U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, is scheduled to hold a crucial meeting with senior Chinese official Liu Jianchao in Washington on Friday, a day before the Taiwan elections. What Happened: The meeting, set for Jan. 12, is expected to address the U.S.-China relationship, which has...

Taiwan’s ruling party presidential candidate, Lai Ching Te, has pledged to keep the status quo while promoting peace through strength, as he remains open to discussions with Beijing in terms of equality and dignity. What Happened: Lai Ching Te, the candidate for the Democratic Progressive...

Shanghai unveiled a comprehensive strategy to advance its blockchain technology capabilities through 2025. The city's initiative encompasses a range of areas, including blockchain system security, cryptographic techniques, smart contracts and more. The local government believes these...

The latest smartphone from Huawei Technologies Inc. is causing ripples of concern within Washington circles as it appears to use technology the U.S. has been aiming to restrict from China. This development could potentially hamper the ongoing efforts by the Biden administration to mend...

Alibaba’s Taotian Group, part of its retail platforms, has announced a significant recruitment drive targeting fresh graduates, Business Insider reports. The company has listed over 2,000 job positions across cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou. These roles span various sectors,...

Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska recently revealed that his personal and campaign email accounts were compromised by suspected Chinese hackers. This breach is particularly significant given Bacon’s critical stance on the Chinese government. The cyberattack, which began in May, also targeted senior...

Boston-based Circle Internet Financial Ltd. (CRYPTO: USDC) is keeping a keen eye on the regulatory changes in Hong Kong following the implementation of the territory's new cryptocurrency regulations. Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire told Bloomberg Television during the World Economic Forum in Tianjin...

A senior official from Ma Ying Jeou's office said the former Taiwan president would be on a historic trip to China later this month.  What Happened: Ma's trip to China is aimed at student exchanges and to pay respects to the graves of his ancestors in the country. However, the former leader doesn't...

“Someone knows the answer, the question is who,” states the trailer of the Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) docuseries on the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines Flight 370, or MH370. In March 2014, the plane took off on a routine journey from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing carrying 227...

One of China’s top most high-profile investment bankers has gone missing.  What Happened: China Renaissance Holdings Ltd (OTC:CSCHF), in a market update on Thursday, said it had yet to be able to reach its chief executive Bao Fan in recent days. Bao’s disappearance renewed concerns...

The Chinese government is setting its sights on blockchain technology with the establishment of the National Blockchain Technology Innovation Centre. What Happened: The centre based in Beijing will focus on developing key technologies and industrial applications within the realm of...