China urges Japan to punish military officer after embassy breach in Tokyo

China has called on Japan to conduct a full investigation and impose strict punishment following an incident in which a member of Japan’s Self Defense Forces allegedly breached the Chinese embassy compound in Tokyo. The case has raised diplomatic concerns, with Beijing stating

Taiwan warns of rising China pressure as US focus shifts to Middle East conflict

Taiwan is closely monitoring China’s military and political posture amid concerns that Beijing could exploit shifting United States attention toward the Middle East conflict to increase pressure in the Taiwan Strait. Officials in Taipei have flagged renewed Chinese air force activity near the

Airbus secures major 101 aircraft order from China Eastern in boost to European aviation ties

Airbus has strengthened its position in China’s aviation market after securing a significant order for 101 A320neo aircraft from China Eastern Airlines, highlighting shifting dynamics in one of the world’s most important aerospace markets. The multibillion dollar deal reflects continued demand for fuel

China criticizes Japan as diplomatic ties face downgrade over Taiwan tensions

China has sharply criticized Japan’s leadership as Tokyo prepares to revise the status of bilateral ties in its upcoming diplomatic report, signaling a further deterioration in relations between the two countries. Beijing has attributed the current tensions to remarks made by Japanese Prime

Xi Jinping calls for faster progress in Xiongan as China pushes future city vision

Shares of Spanish beauty group Puig jumped sharply after the company confirmed it is exploring a merger with US cosmetics giant Estee Lauder, a move that could create a combined entity valued at around 40 billion dollars. The potential deal reflects growing consolidation

China expands ocean mapping campaign as analysts link research to submarine warfare strategy

China is carrying out a large scale effort to map the ocean floor across key global waters, a campaign that analysts say could play a critical role in future submarine warfare capabilities. Dozens of research vessels are operating across the Pacific, Indian, and

China banks set for margin relief as $7.8 trillion in deposits reset amid economic pressures

China’s largest state owned banks are expected to see a gradual improvement in profitability as nearly 54 trillion yuan in high cost time deposits mature and are repriced at lower interest rates. The shift is anticipated to ease funding pressures that have weighed

Alibaba unveils RISC V chip as AI agent shift drives next phase of computing

Alibaba Group has introduced a new RISC V based chip through its Damo Academy research arm, signaling a strategic push to support the rapid rise of artificial intelligence agents. The launch reflects a broader shift in the computing landscape as agent driven systems

US push to ban Chinese routers faces hurdles as onshoring ambitions meet capacity limits

A proposed United States move to restrict imports of foreign made consumer routers is drawing scrutiny from analysts who warn that efforts to force supply chain onshoring may prove difficult to execute. The policy, driven by national security concerns, reflects a broader shift

WeRide targets Hong Kong and Singapore as robotaxi expansion gathers pace

Chinese autonomous driving company WeRide is accelerating its international expansion plans, setting its sights on launching robotaxi services in Hong Kong and Singapore as competition intensifies among global self driving technology developers. The move signals a new phase in the commercialization of autonomous