China is working on a new way to handle rare earth exports. This could make things faster, but it won't undo all the restrictions that have been causing trouble. Industry insiders say that while there might be some easing, it's not the big change that the U. S. was hoping for. The Ministry of Comme
In a bold move, Taiwan's vice president, Bi-Khim Hsiao, recently spoke to a group of international lawmakers in Brussels. She made a strong case for the European Union to strengthen its bonds with Taiwan, especially in trade and security. Her speech came at a time when China is increasing its pressu
Elon Musk is on track to get a huge paycheck. Shareholders have given him the green light for a $1 trillion package. But to get that, Tesla needs to grow a lot. The company's value has to reach $8. 5 trillion, and profits need to hit $400 billion. The world of tech is buzzing with AI. Nvidia's CEO,
In a surprising move, Taiwan's Vice President, Hsiao Bi-khim, recently traveled to Belgium. She addressed lawmakers at the European Parliament. This visit is part of Taiwan's growing efforts to connect with Europe. Normally, Taiwan's top officials don't make such high-profile trips. This is because
The U. S. Army is planning a massive increase in drone production. They want to buy at least one million drones in the next few years. This is a huge jump from the current rate of about 50, 000 drones per year. The Army is learning from the war in Ukraine. Both Ukraine and Russia are using small, c
China's navy just got a powerful new toy: the Fujian, its newest and most advanced aircraft carrier. This isn't just any ship; it's the first one China designed and built all by itself. With this new addition, China now has three aircraft carriers, making its navy the biggest in the world by ship co
The U. S. government announced it would hold talks with China about its strong position in shipbuilding and ocean shipping. This comes as they put a temporary halt on certain fees for Chinese ships docking at U. S. ports. The pause on these fees, which can add up to billions each year, is part of a
A man from Steuben County, New York, has been found guilty of stealing important U. S. technology and trying to use it for his own gain in China. Ji Wang, 63, took secret information from his job at Corning Incorporated. This information was part of a project funded by the U. S. government to develo
In a surprising move, a high-ranking Fijian diplomat paid a visit to Taiwan this week. Filipo Tarakinikini, Fiji's permanent representative to the United Nations, met with Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim. This visit is quite unusual because Fiji officially recognizes China, which strongly oppo
Starbucks is making a big move in China. They are teaming up with Boyu Capital, a private equity group based in Hong Kong. This deal will create a joint venture worth $4 billion. Starbucks will keep a 40% stake in their 8, 000 Chinese stores. Boyu Capital will hold up to 60%. This isn't just about
