Beijing, China, has recently encountered its chilliest December since records began in 1951, with temperatures frequently dropping below -10°C throughout the month. This follows a year of weather extremes in the capital, which experienced its hottest June day just six months ago,
At least 127 people were killed and 700 others were injured in what has become China’s deadliest earthquake in nine years. The 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Gansu and Qinghai provinces in northwestern China. After the quake, residents were forced out of
China’s oil routes are still relatively exposed, making them a potential target if a conflcit over Taiwan erupts in the coming years. Much of China’s oil comes from the Persian Gulf and has to pass through the Indian Ocean before getting to
As Britain tries to lower its inflation, on the other side of the world, the world’s second largest ecomony is suffering a titanic shift in the economy leading staggering deflation. The Consumer Price Index for the far eastern powerhouse dropped by 0.5
China’s increased threats against Taiwan must be met with decisive actions, a retired US Navy officer believes. Beijing will “eventually use force” if President Xi Jinping realises that he can’t annex Taiwan peacefully, according to retired US Navy Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery.
Italy has officially informed China that it is quitting the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), two government sources told Reuters on Wednesday, ending months of doubt over Rome’s future in the ambitious project. Italy in 2019 became the first and so far
China’s military announced Wednesday that its fighter jets shadowed a U.S. Navy aircraft that flew over the Taiwan Strait. The People’s Liberation Army said it deployed fighters to warn the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and “deal with it in accordance with
The Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., issued a stark warning about the potential threat of China invading Taiwan. Expressing his concerns, the military leader highlighted the need for vigilance and the importance of deterrence
The bilateral meeting between China’s Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden highlighted that the leader of the Asian power is “not interested” in working with the West on any major issues, according to a commentator. During the landmark meeting held on
China’s economy faces challenges in the global market, with external demand likely to weaken in the coming months. Despite this, advanced economies are still courting China, as highlighted by the upcoming EU leaders’ summit in Beijing next month. The EU’s approach is