Crackdown on TikTok mirrors waning of US internet sector
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will appear before the US Energy and Commerce Committee in March to testify on TikTok's consumer privacy and data security practices. It will be Chew's…
WHO makes prudent decision on maintaining COVID emergency status
Following the World Health Organization' (WHO) Monday decision to still treat the COVID-19 pandemic as a global health emergency, some senior Chinese public health experts said it was a cautious…
Change of tone on Taiwan island at France-Australia 2+2 a ‘worrying trend’ to Asia-Pacific
A joint statement issued after the second France-Australia foreign and defense ministerial consultations (2+2) saw a marked change in tone regarding the island of Taiwan and the South China Sea,…
China’s manufacturing, services sectors back in expansion territory in January, after December reopening
Optimization of COVID response spurs new dynamic China's factory and services activity expanded for the first time in four months in January -- one of the first signs of economic…
China achieves smooth transition through COVID despite US, Western media smears
The current COVID-19 epidemic wave in China is nearing its end, and the virus did not rebound significantly during the Spring Festival holidays, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and…
Ball in Washington’s court to improve trade ties with China
Given the huge scale of US-China trade, views are still divided as to the "decoupling" prospects of bilateral trade. Yet, it is undeniable that US-China trade trajectory is showing increasing…
NATO throws ‘nuclear bait’ to South Korea
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg started his visit to South Korea and Japan on Sunday, but the "gifts" he brings with him aren't good. During his trip to South Korea,…
US defense chief visits S.Korea to strengthen alliance, ‘adds uncertainty to region’
Regional peace 'faces more uncertainties' due to US attempt to contain China After securing billions of dollars in additional military supplies to add more fuel to the flames of the…
Having weathered epidemic storms overseas, Chinese return to hometown for safe, joyous Spring Festival reunions
Home safe and sound This year's Spring Festival holidays were particularly special for people in China and beyond - it was the first holiday after China announced the downgrading of…
PLA Navy auxiliary ships that support South China Sea frontiers make public appearance
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy operates a large fleet of auxiliary ships that provide logistics and combat support in all areas including the frontiers of the South China…