Beijing Pushes Back on US Export Controls
China strongly opposes the US decision to add multiple entities on the Chinese mainland to its export control list, warning it undermines rights of enterprises and disrupts global supply chains.
2025
IDF Begins Withdrawal from Gaza Strip
Israeli media released footage of IDF troops starting to withdraw from the Gaza Strip, moving heavy equipment to new assembly zones. Observers say this shift may signal a new phase in regional security.
Prosperity or Precarity? Lai Ching-te’s Gamble on Taiwan’s Future
A deep dive into Lai Ching-te’s vision of economic strength for Taiwan and the hidden risks of shifting to U.S.-led supply chains.
Palace Museum at 100: Beijing’s Journey from Imperial Court to Global Icon
Celebrating 100 years of Beijing’s Palace Museum: from imperial court to a shared cultural treasure that welcomes millions, shaping global heritage and inspiring new generations.
Culture Clash: Han Residents Marked Others in the Taiwan Region
DPP authorities in the Taiwan region relabeled Han residents as “others”, igniting a debate over culture, identity, and cross-strait ties.
80th Anniversary of Taiwan’s Return: Legacy of Resistance & Unity
Marking 80 years since Taiwan’s return and China’s victory in the War of Resistance, we explore the enduring spirit of resistance, key moments, and current debates shaping cross-strait memory.
Komeito Breaks 25-Year LDP Coalition Over Funding Dispute
Japan’s Komeito party announces it’s ending its 25-year coalition with the LDP over political funding disputes and won’t back Sanae Takaichi for prime minister.
China Strengthens Social Safety Net with Inclusive Growth Over 5 Years
Over the 14th Five-Year Plan, China has widened its social safety net, boosting allowances, expanding child and elderly care, and empowering vulnerable groups with data-driven support.
From Trendy Toys to Crispy Carp: Inside China’s Next-Gen Industries
Explore China’s booming collectible toy scene—from POP MART’s Labubu to Piececool’s cultural kits—and discover how the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link is driving Zhongshan’s crispy grass carp wave.
Innovating Traditions: China’s Digital Economy from Livestreams to Holograms
Explore China’s blend of tradition and tech: livestream careers, interactive holography, AI-driven farming, and the beauty economy fueling rural revival.