Taiwan to Raise Defense Spending to 5 Percent of GDP by 2030, President Says
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Oct. 8 that the island nation will boost defense spending to secure peace through strength, as he called...
China to Cooperate With Russia Amid Suspected Plague Case; Experts Warn of Lack of Transparency
China said it will continue to cooperate with Russia on preventing and controlling infectious diseases, in its first official response to a suspected case...
Flavio Bolsonaro says he would work with China and US as Brazil’s president
Flavio Bolsonaro said he would work with the US and China if he becomes Brazil’s president, after a surprise election performance left him poised...
Central retail shop bought by Swiss heir in ‘rare’ Hong Kong market move
In a rare market move, a long-established local developer sold a Central retail shop that was held for over 50 years to an heir...
US Offers Up to $10 Million for Information on Chinese Man Accused of Stealing COVID-19 Research
The U.S. State Department is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information on a Chinese national accused of working for Beijing’s...
Chinese Blogger Stunned in Taiwan: “Same Heritage, Such Self-Discipline—The Difference Runs Deep!”
A video circulating on X shows a lawyer and vlogger from mainland China describing how a trip to Taiwan completely changed his perspective. What...
US to live-stream firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan
Published: 6:05am, 9 Oct 2026Updated: 6:23am, 9 Oct 2026 The Pentagon says the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will...
China breakthrough projected to push sustainable jet fuel gross profit margin past 50%
Published: 6:00am, 9 Oct 2026Updated: 8:11am, 9 Oct 2026 Chinese researchers have developed a catalyst that converts synthesis gas into sustainable jet fuel –...
Hong Kong rejects US downgrade to lowest tier in human trafficking report
Published: 5:43am, 9 Oct 2026Updated: 5:47am, 9 Oct 2026 The United States has downgraded Hong Kong to the lowest tier in its annual human...