The move followed the announcement of a U.S. arms-sale package valued at more than $10 billion that drew an angry response from China, which claims Taiwan as its own.
China hits US defence firms with sanctions over arms sales to Taiwan
China’s foreign ministry announced sanctions on Friday targeting 10 individuals and 20 U.S. defence firms, including Boeing’s St. Louis branch, over arms sales to Taiwan.
Starbucks seeks non-binding bids for China unit within two weeks – report
Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) has asked shortlisted bidders to submit non-binding offers for a stake in its China business within two weeks, Reuters reported, citing two sources. Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) …
China slaps symbolic sanctions on US firms over Taiwan arms sale
The Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Friday it would sanction companies including Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., L3Harris Maritime Services, Boeing’s operations in St. Louis, as well as Vantor, …
Roads, tunnels and airbases: India’s post-Galwan clashes strategy to deter China
The Galwan clash exposed a stark reality for Indian military planners: while China had spent years building a dense network of roads, railways and logistics hubs across Tibet and Xinjiang, India …
What Trump, Chips, Property Can Divine About How China Fares in 2026
China will be entering the fifth year of a painful real estate crisis when the calendar flips to 2026. Over that period, falling home prices have sapped consumer spending, plunging property sales have …
Japan’s Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China
TOKYO — Japan’s Cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen ($58 billion) for the coming year, aiming to fortify its strike-back capability and coastal defense …
China’s 2026 nuclear plans
China is estimated to have more than 600 nuclear warheads, a figure the U.S. predicts will exceed 1,000 by the end of the decade.
Iraq’s foreign trade with China hits $58 billion
The CBI revealed on Thursday that the country’s foreign trade with China and India accounted for 50 percent of the country’s total trade.
India is on a Himalayan building spree to prepare for a clash with China
A deadly standoff jolted India to stitch together a huge network of roads, tunnels and landing strips needed to move soldiers and supplies to the mountainous border region.