South Korea’s Apec Diplomacy Hailed as a Win, But Analysts Warn of Fragile US-China Balancing Act

Reading Time: 5 minutes South Korea’s ambitious diplomatic outreach at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit has drawn praise at home, but analysts are cautioning that Seoul may face mounting strategic and economic pressures as it attempts to balance its alliances with both

Developer gets prison time for sabotaging former employer’s network with a ‘kill switch’

A former software developer has been sentenced to four years in prison for sabotaging his former employer’s network after leaving the company. Davis Lu, 55, was convicted of installing a “kill switch” on the network of his former employer by planting malicious code designed to

How Western think tanks are interpreting the Xi Trump summit in South Korea

The recent meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and United States President Donald Trump in South Korea has captured the attention of analysts across major Western think tanks. The high stakes summit was described by Trump as a great success especially in terms

Are more Xi-Trump summits the key to a new phase of stability in US-China relations

The latest summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and United States President Donald Trump has set the stage for what analysts believe could be more than a temporary easing of tensions. The conversation between the two leaders signalled a period of at least

China moves toward new data mobility standards

China is moving toward a new generation of data mobility standards designed to improve interoperability, strengthen privacy protection and support cross sector data exchange. The emerging framework reflects a national effort to align data governance with the needs of advanced digital infrastructure. For

New Data Rules Boost Consumer Protection in Digital Commerce

China has introduced new data rules aimed at improving consumer protection across its rapidly expanding digital commerce ecosystem. Policymakers emphasize that the updated framework is designed to address challenges linked to data misuse, privacy risks and the growing complexity of online transactions. The

Beijing Pushes National Computing Grid to Close Rural Digital Gaps

Beijing is accelerating efforts to build a nationwide computing grid aimed at closing rural digital gaps and ensuring equal access to advanced technologies. The initiative is part of a broader national plan to reduce regional disparities and strengthen China’s digital foundation. Policymakers emphasize

China’s Data Regulations and Cross Border Information Flows

China’s data regulations have become one of the central pillars of its digital governance strategy. As the digital economy grows, data has emerged as a critical resource that influences national security, economic stability and technological innovation. China’s regulatory framework aims to create a

China’s National AI Governance Model for 2025

China’s national AI governance model for 2025 reflects a comprehensive effort to guide the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence across the economy. As AI adoption accelerates, policymakers recognize the need for a framework that promotes innovation while safeguarding public interests. The governance model

China’s Policy Innovation in the Digital Economy

China’s digital economy continues to evolve rapidly as policymakers strive to balance innovation with governance. The government’s approach to regulating and guiding digital transformation reflects both ambition and caution, fostering technological advancement while maintaining social and economic stability. From data governance to platform