Chinese research ships are studying the seas for science and resources, but the data they gather could also be useful in a conflict with Taiwan or the United States.
China hopes EU will ‘make fewer accusations’ on market access
China hopes the European Union would make fewer accusations, the Chinese commerce ministry said on Thursday in a retort to EU criticism that European firms had limited access to the Chinese market.
US Launches Massive Air Force Drills With Eye on Pacific War With China
Taiwan, a self-ruled island democracy, is the primary point of clash between the two powers. The U.S. has vowed to deter Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific—Washington's "priority theater"—while ...
Richard Li’s China insurance expansion talks stall amid backlash to father’s port sale plan, Bloomberg News reports
Billionaire Richard Li's efforts to expand his insurance business into mainland China have been put on hold after Beijing reacted with fury to his father Li Ka-shing's plan to sell a suite of global ...
Chinese Property Shares Surge on Unverified Reports of Meeting
A gauge of Chinese property shares posted its biggest gain in nearly nine months, fueled by speculation a high-level meeting will be held next week to help revive the struggling sector. ( read original story ...)
Anger Flares in Taiwan Over Mainland Chinese Property Grab – Business …
Some property agents said loopholes that allow mainland buyers to get around restrictions make it difficult for Taiwan to take meaningful action. "It's impossible for the Taiwan government to fix it. ( read original story ...)
Bruneian woman detained in BND133,000 fraud case
Personnel from the Cyber Crime Investigation Division under the Criminal Investigation Department at the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) detained a 52-year-old local woman, on suspicion of being ... ( read original story ...)
Stop What You’re Doing, The Sultan Of Brunei’s Insane Car Collection Just Got Leaked – MSN
The car collection of the Sultan of Brunei, one of the greatest in the world, has been leaked after more than 20 years. ... As part of a settlement, he started returning property to the state, ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei’s private property price drop 0.9 per cent in second quarter of 2022 – The Star
Brunei's property price recorded a year-on-year drop of 0.9 percent in the second quarter this year, the country's central bank has announced. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive | Sultan of Brunei in talks to buy NYC’s iconic Pierre Hotel: sources – New York Post
The Sultan of Brunei is in talks to buy New York City's storied Pierre Hotel -- where Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick owns a stunning triplex penthouse apartment, the Post has learned. ( read original story ...)