News that caught our eye / The week ending July 4, 2025

Chinese research team launches clinical trial for Invasive brain-computer interface / June 16, 2025

A Chinese research team has developed a brain-computer interface (BCI), implanting it in the brain of a Chinese quadriplegic man in March of this year.  The device is smaller, but similar to Elon Musk’s neuro-link device.  The researchers hope the device will bring mobility and increased function for many who suffer from spinal cord damage or paralyzing diseases like ALS (Chinese Academy of Sciences).

Doctors reveal why 8 year old in China vomited live worms for a month / June 29, 2025

Doctors discovered that an 8-year-old’s illness of vomiting up 1-centimeter larvae for a month was due to an infestation of “drain flies,” also known as “moth flies,” in the groundwater that the girl used, likely while brushing her teeth or using the bathroom.  The flies prefer concentrations of organic matter, like kitchen sink drains.  Proper hygiene usually prevents such infestations (NDTV World).

Flood-hit China expands social security net as extreme rain takes toll / June 27, 2025

China has expanded its social security net for flood-affected populations, offering direct central government compensation and payments for livestock losses. Revised rules now stipulate that the central government will bear 70% of compensation funds due to increasing extreme rainfall. This comes as China utilizes flood diversion areas more frequently, sometimes impacting populated regions (Reuters).

Record rainfall in central China leads to flooding and evacuations / July 1, 2025

Torrential summer rains have caused flooding in various parts of China this year, dropping a month’s worth of rain in twelve hours in Hubei province on Tuesday, forcing the evacuation of 18,000 people.  Forecasters blame global warming, flash-flood-prone rural areas, and the lack of good forecasting in rural areas for the loss of life (NBC News).

Deadline nears for Taiwan's Chinese immigrants to prove no China household registration / June 29, 2025

The pro-democracy administration of Taiwan recently enforced a 2004 law mandating Chinese immigrants living in Taiwan, sometimes for decades, to prove that they have no “household registration” in China in order to maintain their privilege to live in Taiwan.  The goal is to try to identify those who are in Taiwan to carry out espionage against Taiwan, but the hastiness of the mandate has many angry (NPR).

Taiwan to simulate Chinese invasion in major drill / June 30, 2025

Taiwan is conducting a major military drill simulating a Chinese invasion. These exercises, often including amphibious assault defense and cyber warfare scenarios, aim to bolster Taiwan's readiness and demonstrate its resolve to defend itself against potential aggression from Beijing (Reuters).

Hong Kong's last active democracy group says it will disband amid security crackdown / June 29, 2025

Hong Kong's last active pro-democracy group, the League of Social Democrats (LSD), disbanded on June 29, 2025. The group cited "immense political pressure" and safety concerns amid a crackdown under Beijing's national security law, effectively ending formal organized opposition in the city (Reuters).

Fiji says China military base not welcome as Pacific islands steer between superpowers / July 1, 2025

Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka stated his country would not welcome a Chinese military base in the Pacific, asserting China doesn't need one to project power. This position aims to keep the South Pacific an "ocean of peace" free from superpower rivalries, despite China's growing influence and existing security pacts in the region (Reuters).

China Reacts to Major Dalai Lama Announcement / July 2, 2025

Just ahead of his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama announced that his reincarnation into the next Dalai Lama after his death should only be identified by the Gaden Phodrang Trust, a non-profit he established in 2015.  China, however, says it holds the power and responsibility to choose the next Dalai Lama, suggesting the possibility of two Dalai Lamas (Newsweek).

China is quietly supplanting Russia as Cuba's main benefactor / June 30, 2025

China is increasingly replacing Russia as Cuba's primary benefactor amid Cuba's severe economic crisis. While Russia's aid projects have largely stalled, China is actively investing in and developing critical infrastructure, particularly in renewable energy and power grid modernization, through its Belt and Road Initiative, offering vital support to the island nation (Reuters).

Why is China building AI centers on the roof of the world? / June 28, 2025

China is building high-altitude AI computing centers, such as those in Tibet, as part of its "Eastern Data, Western Computing" strategy. These locations offer natural cooling and abundant renewable energy, lowering operational costs. These centers support AI training, autonomous driving, smart healthcare, and environmental monitoring (SCMP).

Commentary: China’s AI dragons risk choking each other / June 29, 2025

As of April this year, China has 3,700 generative AI platforms operating from within the country, with up to 300 new products being approved every month.  With such fierce competition, they will likely end up destroying one another or consolidate into a final few operations.  Known as “little dragons,” smaller AI companies have not been willing to give up the fight (CNA). 

US, China announce a trade agreement — again. Here's what it means / June 27, 2025

The US and China reached a trade agreement late last week, but details were few regarding what issues had been resolved.  The Trump administration is racing to complete a number of deals with major trading partners before a self-imposed deadline of July 8th.  Easing rare-earth restrictions for lower tariffs on Chinese imports into the US were among the details of the agreement (ABC News).

Beijing braces for US trade deals that seek to shut out China / July 1, 2025

Beijing is apprehensive over US efforts to forge trade deals, like one with Vietnam, aimed at excluding China from global supply chains. These deals push for restrictions on Chinese content and counter perceived unfair trade practices. China warns of countermeasures, concerned about isolation and hindered access to high-tech equipment (Bloomberg).

U.S. lifts chip software curbs on China in sign of trade truce / July 2, 2025

The US has lifted export restrictions on chip design software to China, as confirmed by companies like Synopsys. This move, part of a trade truce, allows major electronic design automation (EDA) software developers to resume sales to Chinese customers, easing tensions and impacting the semiconductor industry (CNBC).

‘A billion people backing you’: China transfixed as Musk turns against Trump / July 2, 2025

The Chinese people have always had an appreciation for tech innovators like Elon Musk, but now, as Musk’s bromance with US President Trump is on the rocks, Chinese social media is all abuzz about the fallout between the two, and their support is for Musk.  They’ve also had a long appreciation for Musk’s mother, Maye (The Guardian).

Ottawa orders Chinese tech firm to close Canadian operations over national security / June 25, 2025

The Canadian government has ordered a Chinese-based surveillance camera company, Hikvision, to close its Canadian operations and leave the country due to concerns over national security.  Company representatives claim geopolitical motives are behind the government’s order.  For some years, the company has faced sanctions due to claims its surveillance cameras were used in Xinjiang province in China to surveil Uyghur Muslims (Global News).

Two Chinese nationals arrested for spying on US Navy personnel and bases / July 1, 2024

Yuance Chen and Liren Lai, both Chinese nationals living in the US, were arrested last Friday for serving as agents of China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS), gathering information from US naval institutions, and attempting to recruit other agents to serve the MSS.  The two men have been active in the MSS since at least 2021 (Fox News).

BYD slows production, delays capacity expansion at China factories, sources say / June 25, 2025

Imagine buying an EV for under $8000. You can in China. But according to a Reuters report last week, the Chinese car giant — which earlier this year surpassed Tesla as the world’s top EV seller by revenue — has started slowing production in recent months. The pullback comes as BYD makes major gains outside of China. 

Ford's CEO says China's EV progress is 'the most humbling thing' he's ever seen / June 29, 2025

Jim Farley, the CEO of Ford Motor Company, has high praise for some of China’s largest EV manufacturers.  In fact, he even owns a Xiaomi SU7, the company’s first electric vehicle.  According to Farley, China’s EVs have superior in-vehicle technology, and claims that Chinese EVs are of better quality and price than American-made EVs (Yahoo Finance).

China’s Stimulus Outlook Clouded by Surprise Economic Strength / June 29, 2025

China’s PMI (purchasing managers’ index) was slightly stronger in June than in May, boosted by increased factory activity and construction, but other economic data still pointed to a struggling economy.  The positive PMI begs the question if the government will hold back on further stimulus measures (Yahoo Finance).

News that caught our eye / The week ending June 27, 2025

Six dead, thousands displaced as floods hit southwestern China / June 26, 2025

China is facing a summer of extreme weather events as a tropical depression flooded Guizhou province in southwestern China, killing at least six, and record heat in Beijing.  Another rain front made landfall in Hainan on Thursday and will wind its way to Guangdong province, which is heavily populated (Al Jazeera).

China strongly condemns U.S. attacks on Iran / June 22, 2025

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson strongly condemned the US bombings of Iranian nuclear facilities, saying the action violated UN charter and international law, as well as the safeguards under the International Atomic Energy Agency.  The representative also called on all parties, especially Israel, to reach a ceasefire as soon as possible (Xinhua News).

China’s response to Iran conflict more concerning if West loses, vs retribution for defeating its ally / June 21, 2025

With the dust still settling on the situation in Iran, speculation as to China’s response to the US targeting one of its allies was on the minds of many.  Chinese expert, Gordon Chang, expressed concern if the US failed in its goals to destroy Iran’s nuclear sites since that would show weakness and vulnerability in the US’s military capabilities.  Otherwise, however, President Xi has domestic issues that prohibit him from making rash decisions (Fox Business).

U.S. calls on China to prevent Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz / June 22, 2025

US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, called on China to encourage Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open after the US destroyed three nuclear sites in Iran.  Iranian officials had considered closing the Strait in response to the US bombings.  However, closing the Strait would also stop its revenue stream, and would cut off an oil supply that China relies on (CNBC).

As ceasefire looms, China's UN peace talk highlights limits of Beijing's influence / June 23, 2025

China’s call to de-escalate the conflict between Iran and the Israeli-US partnership in destroying Iran’s nuclear program was a low-key response from a country that usually wants to play a larger role in global politics.  Rather than enter the fray, China chose to sit this one out, concerned that any involvement could jeopardize other political issues, including the 90-day pause on US tariffs (ABC News-Australia).

The spy next door: Decrypting China's Ministry of State Security / June 22, 2025

The world’s largest spy agency, China’s Ministry of State Security, may have up to 800,000 employees surveilling both domestic citizens, ex-patriot citizens, and foreign governments, all to protect the security of the CCP, not the Chinese people or nation. It is estimated that the bureau has an operating budget of $20 billion (The Economic Times).

China’s Mosquito-Sized Microdrone: The Future of Covert Military Surveillance? / June 22, 2025

“The unveiling of China’s mosquito-sized microdrone is a chilling yet fascinating preview of the future of warfare. As micro-UAV technology matures, the battlefield will no longer be dominated by tanks or missiles alone—but also by silent, near-invisible machines capable of infiltrating without warning” (Don’tLeaveIt.com).

Mapped: How China Staged Double Aircraft Carrier Show of Force in Pacific / June 24, 2025

Japan reported that two Chinese aircraft carriers, the Liaoning and Shandong, had crossed the “first island chain” en route to the South China Sea and that the Liaoning went even further, crossing the “second island chain” earlier this month. The “first island chain” includes Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines; the “second” chain is another archipelago further east in the Pacific.  Crossing these natural boundaries demonstrated China’s increasing strength and boldness in naval operations (Newsweek).

How war-torn Myanmar plays a critical role in China’s rare earth dominance / June 24, 2025

More than ten years ago, the majority of rare-earth mineral mining was found in China, but as new environmental policies took effect in China, China looked elsewhere for the coveted deposits and found them in Myanmar.  Now, China gets over 50% of its rare-earth minerals from Myanmar, which is in the midst of a civil war, and a rebel group in northern Myanmar has seized some of the mines, threatening supplies (CNBC).

Trump says US, China framework 'signed' as Bessent targets Labor Day for key deals / June 27, 2025

President Trump announced yesterday that negotiations between the US and China have brought the two countries closer to an economic trade deal that could be solidified by Labor Day.  As tariff-pause deadlines loom closer, other countries are also working more with the US to avoid a spike in tariffs if the deadlines are crossed (Yahoo Finance).

China has millions of single men - could dating camp help them find love? / June 20, 2025

China’s one-child policy—ended in 2016—has left 30 million more males than females in China, so finding a wife and starting a family—still strongly held cultural expectations—is going to be impossible for most of them.  To make matters worse, many available Chinese women prefer AI-generated boyfriends who are nicer and more emotionally stable.  Many men born in the 90s were left with relatives by their parents, who headed off to the cities to find work (BBC).

News that caught our eye / The week ending June 20, 2025

Mini car boom a mixed blessing for China / June 16, 2025

Mini cars are becoming more popular in China, especially among the elderly, but even younger adults are buying them because they are inexpensive.  But mini cars don’t require a driver’s license or license plates.  Drivers tend to treat the cars more as minibikes, often disregarding the rules of the road.  Their small size presents a safety concern, as well (NHK World-Japan).

Goodbye to China’s total control – the Asian giant loosens its grip on rare minerals / June 14, 2025

When President Xi and President held their momentous phone call earlier this month, China allowed the flow of rare earth minerals to begin again for some US car manufacturers—for six months while negotiations continue.  China is using rare earths as a major tool in those negotiations, as well as to control the global markets that depend on them as it currently produces 90% of all rare earths (Unión Rayo).

China's civil servants banned from dining out in Xi's austerity drive / June 16, 2025

Already back in 2012, the newly elected President Xi issued the “eight-point regulations,” a code of conduct for civil servants that was intended to curb corruption and excesses among government workers.  Recently, however, deaths caused by alcohol intoxication of civil servants at banquets have caused the government to tighten the screws even more.  The crackdown created a rare online outcry from civil servants (Reuters).

Israel-Iran Conflict:  China may “strike us” through proxies after Iran setback / June 15, 2025

China expert, Gordon Chang, warned that China may use its own proxies to attack the US after Israel targeted numerous nuclear sites in Iran, China’s close Middle Eastern ally.  Israel’s attacks have also damaged China’s policy goals in the Middle East, something that China won’t take lightly.  China purchases much of Iran’s oil and also supplies Iran and its proxies with weapons and weapon components (The Times of India).

Gordon Chang Slams Democrat’s Claim that China is the world’s ‘moral authority’ / June 16, 2025

Gordon Chang condemned Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz’s comment that China is the world’s “moral authority” when it comes to negotiating any peace agreement between Israel and Iran, since China is a strong ally of Iran and supplies much of its weaponry.  Chang also expressed concern that China could potentially spark a global threat in the South China Sea (Fox Business).

US aircraft carrier heads west from South China Sea amid Middle East tensions / June 16, 2025

The USS Nimitz was seen leaving the South China Sea and heading west toward the Middle East on Monday morning as the conflict between Israel and Iran increased.  The aircraft carrier was scheduled to stop in Danang City for a formal reception on Friday, but that had been canceled (Alarabiya).

China tells citizens in Israel to leave 'as soon as possible' / June 17, 2025

The Chinese Embassy in Israel advised Chinese citizens in that country to leave as quickly as possible on Tuesday, recommending a departure over land to Jordan.  The conflict could widen, with the US supporting Israel and China supporting Iran (CNA).

China Missiles to Hammer Israel? Iran Seeks Beijing’s Help, New Headache for Netanyahu, Trump / June 17, 2025

A representative of Iran accused the US of being a “partner in crime” with Israel as Israel struck Iran’s nuclear facilities this last week.  He also called on China and the BRICS alliance to intervene in the crisis (Times of India).

Majority of Australians think China will be world’s most powerful country by 2035 / June 15, 2025

A Lowry Institute survey found Australians’ confidence in the US dropping from 56% in 2024 to 36% today, and confidence in President Trump’s handling of world affairs also dropping 20 points to 25% over their view of President Biden in 2024.  Confidence in Xi Jinping rose four points to 16%.  Still, Australians viewed the alliance with the US as important, and they see China becoming the most powerful nation by 2035.  The survey took place in March (The Guardian).

‘Donald is right’ and China is the problem, EU chief says / June 17, 2025

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen identified China’s attempts at manipulating the global economy to unfairly cut out competition and boost its own domestic businesses, siding with President Trump and his tariff war against China.  But she also chided President Trump for hitting the EU with similar tariffs, saying the allies should be working together against the common threat China presents (Politico).  

This Chinese satcom tech transmits data 5x faster than Starlink / June 17, 2025

Chinese scientists transmitted data from a satellite 36,000 miles away in space at a speed of 1Gbps, which is 5 times faster than Starlink’s capabilities.  The biggest problem in such transmission is atmospheric turbulence that diffuses light from the laser transmission, damaging the signal. The scientists used micro-mirrors and a convertor to re-focus the laser light (News Bytes).

US pushes Vietnam to decouple from Chinese tech, sources say / June 16, 2025

As the US and Vietnam continue negotiating over Trump’s suspended tariff threat, the US is urging Vietnam to cease using Chinese-made components in the products it produces and sends off to the US.  The US also wants Vietnam to discontinue labeling products as “made in Vietnam when all of the products’ component parts were made in China.  Vietnamese businesses say, however, that such a transition to new sources would take months, not days (Reuters).

China’s May retail sales grow at fastest pace since December 2023 via subsidies / June 16, 2025

Retail sales in China spiked in May to 6.4% compared to May of 2024 and was the highest rate since December of 2023.  The boost is likely due to government subsidies to upgrade old appliances, online shopping, and a rise in tourism after China added more countries to its “visa-free” list.  Other economic indicators were mixed (CNBC).

China talks up digital yuan in push for multi-polar currency system / June 18, 2025

In its quest to make the digital yuan a global currency, the head of the People’s Bank of China announced that it will establish an international operational center for e-CNY in Shanghai.  The instability caused by President Trump’s tariff war has caused nations to look elsewhere for financial security.  China is capitalizing on that current situation (Reuters).

News that caught our eye / The week ending June 13, 2025

Hong Kong opera puts Trump onstage with Mao, Kim, and more / June 8, 2025

Combining Cantonese opera with modern-day politics, a Chinese opera has hit the stage in Hong Kong presenting a parody of major world leaders but focusing on US President Donald Trump.  “Trump, the Twins President,” began in 2019, and is regularly updated as new events from the US President continue to unfold (NBC News).

This deal can trigger a new India-China power play / June 8, 2025

Islands in the Indian Ocean could serve to increase India’s influence in the region as China also has been working on establishing its presence there through its Belt and Road Initiative.  Mauritius, a set of islands with strong historic and diplomatic ties to India, has reached an agreement with the UK to gain sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago, which also houses a US military base (The Economic Times).

New disputes emerge ahead of US-China trade talks in London / June 8, 2025

As the US and China plan to continue trade talks in London this week, concerns about access to technology, rare-earth minerals and student visas for Chinese students are among the top issues the countries will haggle over at the bargaining table.  The talks are set to resume on Monday (AP News).

China extends an olive branch to Western auto giants over rare earth shortage / June 9, 2025

Just as some EU and Japanese auto companies halted vehicle production as they ran out of components made from rare earth minerals, China has indicated that it would open a window of opportunity for automakers to obtain the sought-after minerals in spite of the trade war between the US, China and by extension, the EU (CNBC).   

U.S.-China Trade Talks: Trump Seen Trading Chips for Rare Earths / June 10, 2025

As the US and China continue trade talks this week, the Trump Administration will roll back some export controls on hi-tech products such as semiconductors, microchips, and jet engines.  Whether that will be enough for China to also ease restrictions on badly needed rare earth minerals is the question.  The 90-day pause on sky-high tariffs ends on August 12th (Investor’s Business Daily).   

The U.S. and China have agreed on a framework to resolve their trade disputes / June 10, 2025

While the trade dispute between the US and China has not been resolved, talks in London between high-level negotiators from both countries have resulted in the development of a framework for future talks for major issues rare earth minerals and hi-tech products, but other concerning issues, like unfair trade practices and fentanyl, were not addressed (NPR).

Trump says China will supply rare earths, US to allow students / June 11, 2025

President Trump hailed the results of the two-day talks in London between US and Chinese negotiators, announcing that China will allow for rare earth mineral exports and the US will allow Chinese students to attend US universities.  Tariffs are still in place, although China lowered its tariffs to 10% (Reuters).

China appears to downplay US trade deal Trump said was 'done' / June 12, 2025

While President Trump seemed to emphasize that the London talks resulted in a done “deal,” a spokesman from China referred to the talks as a “framework” and a “first meeting,” indicating that more negotiating still needed to be done.  Trump also admitted that he and President Xi have to finally sign off on the proposals, but he seemed satisfied that an agreement would occur (ABC News).

China issues safety advisory amid intensifying protests in Los Angeles / June 9, 2025

Out of concern for Chinese nationals living in the Los Angeles area, the Chinese consulate in Los Angeles issued an advisory to Chinese citizens to be vigilant about their safety and to avoid crowds or places with low public security as protests continued over the detainment of undocumented immigrants.  Most Chinese nationals in the area, however, did not feel a threat to their safety (The Business Standard).

Price wars grip China as deflation deepens, $30 for a luxury Coach bag? / June 10, 2025

Second-hand luxury items in China are piling up in discount stores as second-hand retailers compete with each other to make sales at 70% or more off the regular prices.  China’s economy continues to battle against strong deflationary pressures.  Consumers, having suffered significant losses in property investments and lower wages, are foregoing expensive purchases (Reuters).

China’s megaprojects and their significance / June 2, 2025

China is breaking records for the longest bridges, biggest dams, and other megaprojects that push human ingenuity to incredible levels.  Browse a series of articles that showcase incredible undertakings and accomplishments in Chinese technology and engineering (SCMP).

Why turning 35 feels like a career ‘death sentence’ for some Chinese tech workers / May 3, 2025

The “curse of 35” has become a feared hashtag among Chinese professionals as many major tech companies strive to balance tight budgets by firing workers over 35 years of age in favor of younger, more energetic employees who can be given starter salaries.  9-9-6 refers to the expected workweek hours: 9am to 9pm six days a week.  Laid-off middle-agers often resort to the “triathlon” in China’s gig economy:  deliveries, ride-hailing, and express deliveries (SCMP).

News that caught our eye / The week ending June 6, 2025

China warns US not to ‘play with fire’ over Taiwan / June 1, 2025

The rhetoric between the US and China heated up over the weekend after US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke at a summit in Singapore warning about China’s threat to destabilize the region.  China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs shot back with an accusation that the US is the agitator by making such statements and by deploying offensive weapons in the South China Sea (Al Jazeera).

Australia asks China to explain 'extraordinary' military build-up / June 1, 2025

Australia's defense minister Richard Marles and the Philippines’ defense minister Gilberto Teodoro both called on China to be more transparent regarding its recent military buildup as they attended the Asian defense summit, the Shangri-la Dialogue in Singapore.  China sent a low-level delegation to the summit this year (BBC).

China says U.S. violated tariff truce as trade war heats up / June 2, 2025

After President Trump accused China on Friday of violating the May 12th agreement to ease tariff hikes, on Monday, China accused the Trump administration of violating the same agreement by changing AI chip export guidelines, halting chip design sales to China, and threatening to cancel Chinese student visas (CBS News).

China Warns US Ally with Show of Force / June 2, 2025

China claimed that it held military exercises on Saturday around Huangyan Dao Island, an area in the South China Sea that is geographically closer to Philippine territory than Chinese territory.  China has held control of the area since 2012 and stated that the exercises were intended to maintain "relevant maritime and airspace control and management" (Newsweek).

US Warship Challenged Beijing's South China Sea Claims, Navy Says/ June 2, 2025

The USS Dewey, part of the Seventh Fleet, sailed through the South China Sea near the Spratley Islands on a Freedom of Navigation exercise recently.  The exercise was carried out to uphold the “lawful use of the sea and maritime airspace” and for the US to maintain a presence in the contested area (Newsweek). 

China’s May factory activity unexpectedly shrinks as tariffs dent sentiment / June 3, 2025

A small private survey, the Caixin/S&P Global manufacturing purchasing managers’ index, revealed that China’s factory activity in May fell to 48.3, well under the 50-point benchmark that differentiates between growth and contraction.  The survey, however, took place in the middle of the month, and polled fewer—and export-oriented—companies (CNBC).

Chinese nationals charged with smuggling 'agroterrorism agent' into US / June 3, 2025

Two Chinese nationals were charged on Tuesday for allegedly bringing biological weapons into the US to damage the US food supply.  FBI Director Kash Patel warned that the incident is a sobering reminder that the Chinese Communist Party continues to use operatives in the US to threaten the economy and even American lives. One of the suspects is a research fellow at the University of Michigan (Fox News).

In China, ‘The Great American’ burger is now made with Australian beef / June 2, 2025

Chinese restaurants have stopped purchasing American products like beef and even chicken feet due to the increased prices caused by the tariff war.  Both American products have a better flavor and consistency, but beef from other countries, like Australia is less expensive (CNBC).

Trump, Xi Jinping speak at last as US and China lean on key exports in trade fight / June 6, 2025

President Trump and President Xi Jinping finally spoke on Thursday, agreeing to restart negotiations over tariffs and trade.  It was a positive sign that perhaps, the two economic powerhouses have a chance to settle disputes and create better economic relationships.  At the same time, however, both countries are gathering their bargaining chips to better control negotiations (Yahoo Finance).

Chinatowns around the world / May 21, 2025

The diaspora of Chinese citizens throughout the world has created “Chinatowns” wherever they have settled.  The reputations of these enclaves have been controversial over the years, sometimes sowing distrust and xenophobia.  This article offers a look into a number of global Chinatowns to get a better view of them (SCMP).