CHINA

Oct 24 2024POLITICS

China's President and the U. S. Election: Who's He Rooting For?

Taiwan has been happy with President Trump's approach, but things are heated recently. Trump suggested using military force against China if necessary, throwing a curveball into the mix. Joe Biden's Vice President, Kamala Harris, also holds a similar stance, emphasizing diplomacy and self-defense fo

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Oct 24 2024BUSINESS

Supernova Airlines Aims for US and China Flights after EU Permit

Supernova Airlines, a Ukrainian airline, has been granted permission to operate within European Union airspace. This authorization came from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). However, commercial flights in Ukraine's airspace remain closed due to ongoing conflicts. Timur Tkachenko, a

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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

“China and Russia: A Friendship in Chaotic Times”

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Kazan, Russia, where he expressed that the world is currently in a state of chaos due to significant changes happening in a century. Despite this, Xi emphasized the enduring friendship between China and Russia, stating that this strate

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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

India and China Shake Hands on Himalayan Border

Ever since a deadly clash in 2020, India and China have been locked in a tense standoff along the Himalayan border. But recently, both countries have taken a step back, literally. They've agreed on a deal that aims to reduce military presence in the disputed region, known as the Line of Actual Contr

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Oct 23 2024BUSINESS

China's Chip Progress: ASML CEO Weighs In

ASML, a key player in the chip industry, recently shared some interesting insights. Its CEO mentioned that China might be able to produce chips using the advanced 5nm and 3nm nodes, but only on a small scale. He explained that this would be done using older technology, which is a bit like trying to

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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

Russia and China Meet at BRICS Summit

Russia's President Vladimir Putin rolled out a warm welcome for China's Xi Jinping in Kazan, Russia, as the BRICS summit kicked off on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. The summit, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, aims to boost cooperation among developing nations under the th

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

U. S. Moves to Limit AI and Chip Investments in China

The U. S. government is in the final stage of reviewing new rules aimed at controlling investments in China's sensitive technologies. These technologies include artificial intelligence, semiconductors, microelectronics, and quantum computing. The proposal, under review by the Treasury Department, re

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Oct 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

iPhone 16 Scores Big in China: Apple's Comeback?

Apple’s newest iPhone 16 is making waves in China. Sales are up by a whopping 20% compared to last year’s iPhone 15. This is great news for Apple, which has faced tough competition from Chinese phone makers like Huawei. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max are the stars of the show, with their sales jumpin

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China's Military Drills Near Taiwan: A Warning Shot

Imagine China holding massive naval and air force exercises all around Taiwan. This wasn't a surprise drill; it was a clear message from China to Taiwan. China's Defense Ministry explained that these drills were a reaction to Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te refusing to acknowledge that Taiwan is par

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China's Military Drills Near Taiwan: A Casual Look

Alright, so China's military held some war games near Taiwan. They said it was a message to stop Taiwan's independence dreams. This didn't go down well with Taiwan or the U. S. , who thought it was a bit much. The drills were happening around Taiwan, and the Chinese military even shared a map showin

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