The Indo-Pacific region has been a hot topic lately. Why? Because China has been acting up. The U. S. Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, recently spoke at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. He made it clear that the U. S. is not backing down from its commitments to its allies in the region. This is a big deal because China has been flexing its military muscles, espe...

Chinese students are rethinking their plans to study in the US. The reason? Recent changes in visa policies have made the process more difficult and uncertain. This shift is part of a broader trend of tightening regulations on foreign students, particularly those from China. The US government has started to closely examine the social media activities of foreign stud...

China's aviation industry has been on a mission to challenge Boeing's dominance. This journey began in 2008 with the creation of the state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, or COMAC. Their goal was clear: develop a single-aisle commercial jet to rival Boeing's offerings. This jet, named the C919, was supposed to be in service by 2016. However, progress ...

A recent move by the Trump administration has left many international students in a tough spot. The administration tried to stop Harvard from taking in foreign students, but a court stepped in to pause this decision. This sudden change has caused a lot of uncertainty for students who were planning to study at Harvard. In the middle of this chaos, Hong Kong saw an op...

The world's leading electric vehicle (EV) battery producer, China's Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Limited (CATL), has started trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. This is a significant move, making it the largest initial public offering (IPO) of the year. CATL is no small player. It churns out over a third of all EV batteries sold globally. Big names li...

Taiwan has recently shown off its new military muscle with a live-fire drill featuring the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS). This system, supplied by the United States, is designed to boost Taiwan's defense capabilities. The drill took place at Jiupeng Base in southern Pingtung County. This was the first time Taiwan has used the HIMARS in a live-fire ex...

A Boeing 737 Max 8 jet, initially destined for China, took an unexpected trip back to the United States. This journey happened in early 2023, after a long pause in passenger flights. The jet was part of a larger group waiting for final touches at a Boeing facility in Zhoushan, near Shanghai. This return flight is a clear sign of the troubles caused by the ongoing tra...

The U. S. has made defending Taiwan a big part of its Pacific plans. But its trade tactics might make things worse. The U. S. has been talking about a strong Pacific strategy. The defense of Taiwan is a key part of this plan. This isn't new. It's been U. S. policy since 1949. But things have changed. China has been building up its military. Its Navy has grown from 14...

The world economy is still standing after a week of intense trade tensions. President Donald Trump's extreme tariff threats were toned down, but significant duties remain. There is a 10 percent tax on almost all U. S. imports, a 25 percent tax on steel, aluminum, and cars, and a whopping 145 percent tax on goods from China. Trump's team is trying to present this as a...

Farmers in the United States are feeling the pinch of recent trade policies. The Chinese government has slapped heavy tariffs on U. S. exports, and this is causing a lot of worry among farmers. John Pihl has been farming in Northern Illinois for over half a century. He is one of many farmers who are now dealing with the consequences of these tariffs. The increased c...