China’s Coercive Use of Rare Earths Will Weaken Its Monopoly: Former IMF Chief Economist
News Analysis Just as the U.S.–China trade war appeared to be easing, China suddenly imposed its toughest restrictions on rare earths, shocking the Trump...
As Military Purges Deepen, CCP’s 4th Plenum to Test Xi Jinping’s Grip on Power: Analysts
In the latest shake-up within China’s top leadership, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) announced on Oct. 16 the expulsion of nine senior military officers,...
Pakistan and Afghanistan Agree to Immediate Cease-Fire After Peace Talks in Doha
ISLAMABAD/KABUL—Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed to an immediate cease-fire during talks in Doha, both sides said on Sunday, after a week of fierce border clashes,...
IOC Regrets Indonesian Decision to Block Entry for Israeli Gymnasts
BERLIN—The International Olympic Committee said on Friday it regretted Indonesia’s decision to ban Israeli athletes from competing at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, despite...
Flights Resume at Dhaka Airport After Fire Forced Operations to Halt
Flights have resumed at Bangladesh’s main airport in Dhaka, airport officials said, six hours after a fire in the cargo section delayed flights and...
5,000 Falun Gong Practitioners Gather for Grand Formation in Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan—About 5,000 people filled an iconic Taipei landmark on Oct. 18, coming together like pixels in a massive painting, in an effort to...
China’s New K-Visa: An Open Door for Global Tech Workers–or Soft-Power Play?
News Analysis As Washington tightens immigration rules for foreign workers and students, Beijing is extending an unexpected invitation. Quietly announced in August and slated...
JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs Navigate China Market Amid Rising Tensions
JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs plan to stay in China despite worsening U.S.-China relations, with both banks adjusting their business focus. One analyst has...
Purge of Xi’s Closest Generals Raises Questions Over His Grip on CCP’s Military
In the latest shake-up of China’s military, nine senior officers of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) have been expelled from the Chinese Communist Party...