U.S. Tech Restrictions Spur China’s Innovation Drive as Trump-Xi Talks Loom

China: A high-ranking official from US President Donald Trump's economic team indicated that Trump might have a conversation with China's President Xi Jinping "in the near future." This discussion could potentially help resolve the deadlock in trade negotiations between the two largest economies in the world. A report suggests that this approach is akin to [...]

Long Advantageous, Harvard’s China Ties Become a Political Liability

China: Harvard University's connections to China, which have historically been beneficial for the institution, are now seen as a drawback as the Trump administration accuses the university of being influenced by Beijing-backed operations. The administration has taken steps to revoke Harvard's ability to admit foreign students, claiming that the university promotes antisemitism and collaborates with [...]

China is strengthening maternal and child health protections

China: The health of mothers and children serves as a crucial indicator of a nation's overall well-being and social development. In China, a coordinated effort aimed at improving infrastructure and implementing policy innovations has emerged to enhance maternal and child health. A significant part of China's approach is the modernization of maternal healthcare facilities. The [...]

China Bans Facial Recognition Without Consent

China has introduced new rules restricting the use of facial recognition technology. Under the new regulations, companies and organizations cannot use facial recognition without a person’s consent. The government has told the agencies or authorities to follow strict security measures when the technology is used. The government has taken this decision after growing concerns over [...]

Three Chinese Citizens Feared Abducted in Ghanaian Waters Amid Pirate Attack.

Over the weekend, the military of the West African country reported that three Chinese citizens went missing from Ghanaian waters and are thought to have been abducted following an incident on March 27, when seven armed individuals boarded their ship and discharged warning shots. The Chinese foreign ministry announced on Monday that all crew members [...]

U.S.-China Trade Tensions Escalate as Trump Holds Off Talks with Xi

WASHINGTON/BEIJING - Former U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that he was in no rush to engage in discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping, despite an intensifying tariff war between the two global economic powers. The U.S. had imposed higher tariffs on Chinese imports, citing unfair trade practices, while China retaliated with its tariffs on American [...]

Violence against women Has Deep Roots in China

In June, a group of unknown men beat a group of women and kicked them in the head in the city of Tangshan. The assailants used bottles and chairs in this unprovoked attack. In January, a woman was chained by her neck in a shack. These two incidents have [...]

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