China pledges full support for tech sector with broad range of new policies
China has outlined a basket of measures to support its technology sector, from creating a more flexible and inclusive fundraising ecosystem to boosting demand...
British Lawmaker’s Husband Arrested on Suspicion of Spying for China
London police have arrested a British lawmaker’s husband over Chinese espionage concerns, prompting the legislator to step aside amid ongoing probes. The lawmaker, Labor...
Indonesia to ban under-16s from ‘high-risk’ social media platforms
Indonesia will begin restricting access to some social media platforms for users under 16 from March 28, marking one of the region’s toughest moves...
Iran’s uncertain future poses a strategic test for China
China has responded to the escalating conflict in Iran with familiar language: calls for restraint, condemnation of military escalation and appeals for dialogue. But...
DNA confirms mutilated remains found on Bali beach belong to kidnapped Ukrainian
Mutilated human remains, including a severed head, that were discovered on a Bali beach last month have been identified through DNA testing as those...
Beijing Panics After Iran’s Bombing, Armored Vehicles Suddenly Flood Highways Across China
Recently, in several regions across China, including Inner Mongolia, Hebei, and Guangdong, from north to south, many highways and streets have seen a large...
China fires back at currency-depreciation claims, denies using weak yuan to boost exports
Beijing has stressed that it does not intend to rely on a weaker yuan for trade gains, amid a recent rally in the currency...
Why China wants stronger policing of disputed waters under new 5-year plan
China has pledged to strengthen maritime law enforcement and bolster legal and institutional mechanisms to defend its claims in disputed waters. Outlined in Beijing’s...
Sacking of teacher for anti-police remarks reasonable, appeal court rules
The Hong Kong government has won an appeal against a court ruling that found a veteran teacher’s dismissal for anti-police remarks was unlawful. The...