Pyongyang last week declared victory over the coronavirus, ending a little-detailed fight against “fever” cases that had risen to 4.77 million in the country of around 26 million people. It has registered no new such cases since July 29. Still, China exported 1.23 million facial masks to North Korea in …
Read More »China deploys 51 warplanes and six ships around Taiwan in response to US sending nuclear stealth bombers over Pacific and Taiwan agreeing to new U.S. trade talks
Taiwan’s defence ministry said 51 Chinese aircraft and six Chinese ships had been detected operating around Taiwan on Thursday, August 18 as China continues military activities near the island. Out of the 51 aircrafts, 25 aircrafts crossed the Taiwan Strait’s median line, which in normal times acts as an …
Read More »The next frontier in the tech battle between the US and China
President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed new legislation aimed at boosting the US semiconductor industry, in an attempt to address a long-running computer chip shortage and reduce reliance on other countries, such as China, for manufacturing. Dubbed the CHIPS and Science Act, it provides incentives for domestic semiconductor manufacturing as …
Read More »Biden Signs Industrial Policy Bill Aimed at Bolstering Competition With China
WASHINGTON — President Biden on Tuesday signed into law a sprawling $280 billion bill aimed at bolstering American chip manufacturing to address global supply chain issues and counter the rising influence of China, part of a renewed effort by the White House to galvanize its base around a recent slate …
Read More »China launches long-range airstrike drills around Taiwan
The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese military said on Sunday around noon local time that it conducted live-fire drills in the waters and airspace around Taiwan “as planned.” “The drills focused on joint fire land strikes and long-range air strike capabilities,” the command said in a statement posted to …
Read More »Russia vows to fight for China if it goes to war with Taiwan
There are fears of a possible World War 3 after a top Russian senator pledged that his country will come to China’s aid if there is escalation with the US over Taiwan his country’s support if China goes to war over Taiwan. Speaking after tensions in the region rose following the visit of US Speaker Nancy Pelosi to …
Read More »U.S. Warns China Not to Turn Pelosi’s Expected Trip to Taiwan Into a ‘Crisis’
WASHINGTON — The United States warned China on Monday not to respond to an expected visit to Taiwan by Speaker Nancy Pelosi with military provocations even as American officials sought to reassure Beijing that such a trip would not be the first of its kind and would not represent any …
Read More »The Vision of a World Divided into two Blocs: China & Russia vs Europe & the United States
by Sebastian Do Rosario, Federico Larsen (rome) Wednesday, July 20, 2022 Inter Press Service ROME, Jul 20 (IPS) – Interview with Roberto Savio by Sebastián Do Rosario and Federico LarsenFor years, Russia’s relations with the European Union and the United States have been one of the main areas of conflict in …
Read More »Is War With China In Taiwan To Protect Semiconductor Production Really Necessary?
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has brought the risk of China invading Taiwan front and center in most defense and national securing conversations. It’s believed that China has been and continues to watch closely how the West reacts to the Russian invasion, perhaps taking notes for their possible future moves …
Read More »Heat wave threatens power shortages and higher pork prices in China
Dozens of cities have been experiencing record-high temperatures at a time when the economy is still trying to recover from bruising Covid-related lockdowns. The heatwave also comes as consumer inflation hits a 23-month high, mainly driven by rising food prices. As many as 84 cities across the country on Wednesday …
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