Signs grow of renewed cross strait dialogue as CCP and KMT explore political channel

China’s Communist Party and Taiwan’s Kuomintang appear to be moving closer to reviving a long dormant political communication channel, raising fresh questions about the future shape of cross strait relations at a time of heightened tension between Beijing and Taipei. According to people

China’s J 35 programme signals manufacturing surge as jet maker targets output expansion

China’s next generation stealth fighter programme has taken a visible step forward after state media released new footage showing the J 35 jet taxiing on a runway at a major production facility in northeast China, underscoring growing confidence in the country’s aerospace manufacturing

US lawmakers drop effort to revive China Initiative amid concerns over fairness and research freedom

Lawmakers in the United States House of Representatives have abandoned an effort to revive the controversial China Initiative, ending a proposal that advocacy groups and academic institutions warned could once again unfairly target Chinese American researchers and damage the country’s scientific ecosystem. The

Dreame showcases AI powered home appliances as smart living vision takes shape

Chinese household appliance maker Dreame Technology is placing a major bet on artificial intelligence as it seeks to redefine how everyday household chores are handled, unveiling a wide range of new smart products at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. At

Alibaba’s Cainiao expands in the Americas with new US Mexico cross border logistics service

The logistics arm of Alibaba Group Holding has taken a significant step in its global expansion by launching a new cross border logistics service linking the United States and Mexico, targeting one of the busiest trade corridors in the Americas. Cainiao said the

Chinese Drugmakers Hit Record US$136 Billion in Global Licensing Deals in 2025

Chinese pharmaceutical companies signed a record US$136 billion worth of out licensing agreements in 2025, underscoring the rapid rise of China as a major source of innovative drug development and reshaping the global biopharmaceutical landscape. According to industry analysts, the total value of

US Allies Saudi Arabia and UAE Risk Regional Split as Competing Middle East Visions Collide

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, long seen as closely aligned partners in Middle Eastern geopolitics, are increasingly drifting apart as their strategic priorities diverge, raising the risk of a broader regional split. Analysts say a new political order is emerging in

Hong Kong Tennis Open Feels Like a Dream Start to the Season, Says China’s Shang After Quarter Final Run

China’s rising tennis star Shang Juncheng said competing in Hong Kong continues to feel like an ideal way to begin the season after he powered into the quarter finals of the Hong Kong Tennis Open for the third consecutive year. The 19 year

China Pushes for Safe and Reliable AI Supply Chain as Industrial Adoption Accelerates

China is intensifying efforts to secure a safe and reliable artificial intelligence supply as global competition in advanced technologies accelerates, placing industrial application at the centre of its next phase of development. Authorities say ensuring stable access to AI systems, computing power and

China Says US Trade Pressure Has Accelerated Drive for Independent Innovation

China says years of trade friction and technology restrictions imposed by the United States have strengthened its determination to pursue independent innovation, with officials claiming progress in reducing reliance on foreign suppliers for critical technologies. In commentary published during the first year of