BEIJING, Feb 24 (Reuters) – China has prohibited the export of dual-use items to 20 Japanese entities that it says supply Japan’s military, the commerce ministry announced on Tuesday, in the latest …
China military purge taking toll on command and readiness, study finds
By Greg Torode HONG KONG, Feb 24 (Reuters) – China’s ongoing military corruption purges are leaving serious deficiencies in its command structure and are likely to have hampered the readiness of its …
China Amps Up Pressure on Japan With Export Bans
Beijing placed the restrictions on 20 Japanese entities with ties to the defense industry, the latest ratcheting up of its monthslong feud with Tokyo.
Are China’s ‘AI tigers’ cheating? US rival Anthropic alleges some are
Top United States artificial intelligence firm Anthropic is accusing three prominent Chinese AI labs of illegally extracting capabilities from its Claude model to advance their own, claiming it raises …
The real winner from the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling? China
The Supreme Court ruling that nullified global tariffs from United States President Donald Trump has created renewed uncertainty for many of its major trade partners – and a clear vindication for its …
Trump says Supreme Court ruling against birthright citizenship order would benefit China
The Supreme Court faced criticism from President Donald Trump after striking his tariff agenda this week, as the president looks towards an upcoming ruling.
‘Welcome to CHINA’ Greets Philippine Officials on Trip to Disputed South China Sea
Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela gestures beside Philippine Senator Risa Hontiveros during a visit to Philippine-occupied Thitu Island in the disputed South China Sea, …
Japan to invite visits by defense officials from Pacific island nations
Given China’s growing presence in the South Pacific, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has emphasized the need for cooperation with the island nations across a range of fields.
The rotten tail of China’s property bust
Welcome to a lanweilou, or a “rotten tail” building, a term that captures the idea of hopeful beginnings which end badly. Chaguan recently visited the Zhongao development, trekking up dim staircases …
India, China step up outreach to Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh government
As the new Bangladesh government moves into office, the two largest economies in the region, India and China, are stepping up outreach to the administration led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.