Bilibili “Breaks Ranks”: Yu Menglong Case Roars Back as Director’s Posts Ignite a Firestorm
A total internet blackout—and yet Yu Menglong’s popularity is surging on Bilibili. Posts are deleted on Weibo, topics are cooled down, but Bilibili alone...
Pro-Democracy Activist Faces Repatriation as Beijing Tightens Grip on Dissidents in Thailand
Chinese political dissident Zhou Junyi was arrested four months ago in Thailand for alleged visa violations. He now faces the risk of deportation back...
US seizure of tycoon’s US$13 billion in bitcoin raises anonymity questions
The seizure by US authorities of US$13.4 billion worth of bitcoin from an alleged Cambodian criminal has raised questions over the safety of the...
The Great Mall: how China is turning foreign tourists into shoppers
Foreign tourists in China are increasingly drawn to shopping, said Steven Zhao, CEO of China Highlights, a travel agency that organises tours of the...
Trump Refiles $15 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against New York Times After Court Dismissal
President Donald Trump on Oct. 16 refiled his $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, book publisher Penguin Random House, and three...
Trump Signals Action on Record-High Beef Prices
President Donald Trump revealed on Thursday that his administration is taking steps to solve the high prices of beef, and that he expects a...
FDA Unveils 9 Drugs to Receive Expedited Reviews Under National Priority Voucher Program
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Oct. 16 announced the first batch of drugs that will receive expedited reviews under the Commissioner’s National...
US, Brazil to Arrange Trump-Lula Meeting, Officials Say
U.S. and Brazilian government officials held trade talks on Oct. 16, during which they agreed to schedule a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump...
EPA Sued by Coalition of States for Ending $7 Billion Solar Program Funding
A coalition of state attorneys general filed two lawsuits against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this week over the agency’s decision to end a...