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The Chinese Coast Guard ships extended their stays near the Senkaku Island region which led Japan to lodge formal diplomatic objections. Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya said on Monday that China’s maritime expansion near the disputed islands is rapidly intensifying to create more international political instability.The ships stayed 92 hours inside Japanese waters for the first time since Japan acquired the …

Vice Premier of China, He Lifeng, met business executives at Apple Pfizer and Mastercard on Sunday to discuss trade solutions with the US. As Beijing seeks outside business during its economic slump it brings leaders from Eli Lilly, Medtronic Cargill and Corning together with government officials for discussions.  As reported to business leaders at the event, He stated that China …

Japanese officials joined South Korean and Chinese foreign ministers in Tokyo to plan a summit based on historical turning point statements from Japan’s Takeshi Iwaya. The recent talks between Japan and its neighbors arise from uncertainty about the United States and its traditional alliances while China attempts to build stronger regional connections.  During the meeting Wang Yi stressed the three …

Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing sold Panamanian port terminals to a US-led group, causing diplomatic conflicts between Washington and Beijing because of Latin American geopolitical competition. CK Hutchison completed its $22.8 billion deal on March 6 to unload its worldwide port terminals to a consortium led by BlackRock US due to 96-year-old Li Ka-shing’s decision. Shortly after the deal, President …

Lawmakers across parties worry about the Trump administration’s decision to stop funding the Open Technology Fund because leading Republicans view this nonprofit as important for fighting China’s influence. The Open Technology Fund founded its programs in 2012 and works to deliver safety and internet access tools to people whose governments restrict their online rights. The OTF helps people stay secure …

A man named Liu received the death penalty in China for selling secret documents to foreign spies, as confirmed by the State Security Ministry’s announcement on Wednesday. Liu took classified documents after resigning from his research institute because he held anger towards the institute.  One year after debt pushed him to bankruptcy, Liu offered undisclosed state documents to overseas spies …

On Monday China started military exercises close to Taiwan after Lai Ching-te kept promoting the separation of Taiwan from China. Beijing labeled this military action a disciplinary measure that made the Taiwan Strait situation more intense. Taiwan’s defense ministry revealed that 54 warplanes including J-10 fighter aircraft and drones entered Taiwan’s airspace. The aircraft passed near Taiwan’s south through northern, …

Volkswagen, long working with FAW Group, has found it necessary to introduce 11 new lines of cars in China. The steps will be taken to regain distance in the world’s largest and most competitive car market by the German automaker. Among the models slated for launch are six electric vehicles (EVs), two plug-in hybrids, and two range-extended EVs or the …

China tests its expanding military abilities by holding major amphibious landings in the South China Sea because tensions in the region keep growing. The military carried out beach operations practice in Zhanjiang, Guangdong province using vessels that deliver troops and military vehicles directly onto shores like in island invasion scenarios. News sources show experts from Radio Free Asia who reviewed …

According to a CSIS report China now leads ship production for commercial ships with 50% market share and the US remains at only 0.1%. One Chinese shipbuilder completed more commercial ships by tonnage in 2024 than US manufacturers have built since World War II ended. China has built the largest naval fleet in the world which creates economic and military …