U.S. Threatens Sanctions on Chinese Banks Over Iran Aid | China in Focus
The United States is waging economic warfare against Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he warned Chinese banks that doing business with Iran could...
2 US soldiers injured in brown bear attack during training exercise in Alaska
Two US Army soldiers have been injured after encountering a brown bear in a mountainous training area in Anchorage, according to the military. The...
Shock therapy: war forces oil-addicted Asia to finally go green
The age of cheap oil is over and Thailand’s rooftops are reflecting that fact. Across homes, garages and warehouses in the sun-drenched kingdom, the...
White House and Anthropic CEO discuss working together amid Mythos AI fears
The Trump administration and Anthropic’s CEO on Friday discussed working together for the first time since a dispute earlier this year between the Pentagon...
Trump Speaks to Reporters Before Departing Phoenix
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before departing Phoenix en route to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on April 17. …
From Allies to Tensions: What’s Driving the Shift Between the U.S. and Europe? I China Insights
In just one week, several developments across Europe have raised new questions about the future of the transatlantic alliance. From tensions between political leaders...
In wake of Iran war, Chinese manufacturers recalibrate overseas expansion plans
With domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China’s firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints in search of new, more lucrative markets....
No Western Clients at Canton Fair, Only African Support—Many Just Looking for Freebies
The 139th Spring Canton Fair, known as “China’s top foreign trade exhibition,” opened as scheduled on April 15. Officially promoted as “the Eastern rendezvous...
Hong Kong is ageing, but the real question is where people age
In recent years, warnings about Hong Kong’s rapidly ageing population have become increasingly urgent. Long hospital waits, chronic shortages in long-term care and a...