A new set of surveys shows how people born after 1990 and those born after 2000 see China today. The first group, called post‑90s, was asked in 2019 and included 357 respondents. The second group, post‑00s, was surveyed in 2025 and had 1, 672 participants. Both surveys measured how people feel about
China has pulled back on buying crude oil, with imports falling to a decade‑old low in May. The drop is driven by weak global demand, fewer refinery runs, and the country’s ability to tap into its large stockpiles. Because many refineries are running at lower capacity, China does not need to buy as
The day after the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, Taiwan’s president made a public plea for China to confront its past. He asked Beijing to admit the truth, ease the pain of those affected and open a path for dialogue. The message was shared on his social media page, where he war
China sharply rebuked the trip of Czech Senate President Milos Vystrcil to Taiwan, claiming it violated Prague’s official stance and meddled in Beijing’s domestic matters. Vystrcil, a member of the centre‑right ODS party, headed a business delegation that will meet Taiwan’s President Lai Ching‑te
The Chinese military has been looking for Nvidia AI chips since 2019, a finding that contradicts statements from the company’s CEO. Data pulled from six years of Chinese procurement records shows that army units repeatedly requested these high‑performance chips, even after the U. S. tightened exp
Japan’s defense chief recently spoke clearly at a major Asian security meeting in Singapore. He pushed back against claims that Japan is becoming more aggressive in military matters. His comments came after repeated accusations from China about Japan’s supposed "new militarism. " Yet the defense min
The UK’s top diplomat is packing her bags for a swing through Asia. Starting Monday, she’ll land in China before jetting off to India later that week. The stops aren’t just for photos—they’re meant to tackle some of the planet’s biggest headaches. Picture a map where the Strait of Hormuz feels like
To Lam, Vietnam’s new top chief, staying friendly with China can help keep the South China Sea peaceful. He said Vietnam will not choose sides, but will work with both China and the United States to keep its borders safe. The leader explained that building good ties with China is not a conflict wi
The U. S. defence chief said that Asia must spend more on its own armies to stop China from becoming too powerful in the region. He spoke at a big meeting of military leaders in Singapore, where he urged countries like Japan, South Korea and the Philippines to raise their defence budgets to about 3
The Multi‑City Elderly Health Examination Cohort Study, or MEHECS, has been following more than three‑million older adults across China since 2012. Each year participants receive a free check‑up that blends a personal interview, a full medical exam, and a summary of their health status. The survey g
