POLITICS
The European Union has challenged China's longstanding claims of neutrality in the Ukraine war, accusing Beijing of training Russian soldiers on Chinese territory who later went on to fight against Ukrainian forces. Kaja Kallas, the European Union's high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, on June 15 criticized China
US Imposes New Sanctions on Cuba Over Intelligence, Military, and Energy Networks
According to the U.S. Department of State and Reuters, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio updated the...
NYC Launches ‘Fulton-Howard West’ Project To Build 100% Affordable Housing in Bed-Stuy
New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, together with officials from the Department of Housing Preservation...
Chinese ‘Overseas Police Station’ Trial Opens in New York Chinatown Case
The trial of New York resident Lu Jianwang, who is accused of conspiring to act as an illegal agent of...
Chinese Authorities Announce Investigation Into Hefei Party Chief Fei Gaoyun
On May 6, Chinese authorities announced that Fei Gaoyun, the Communist Party secretary of Hefei and a...
Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit Rubio Warns Nothing Should ‘Destabilize’ Taiwan Or Indo-Pacific Region
A week ahead of the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing, the U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a warning...
UAE’s Sudden OPEC Exit Dials Up Global Oil Shock
News analysis The United Arab Emirates, one of the world’s top oil producers, announced a sudden decision...
How Cai Qi Went From a Reform-Minded Official to Xi Loyalist and Hardline Party Enforcer
A recent profile published by The Economist has renewed attention on senior Chinese Communist Party (...
Japan’s PM Takaichi Visits Vietnam and Australia, Stresses ‘Free and Open Indo-Pacific’ Amidst Iran Conflict
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited Vietnam from May 1–3 and Australia from May 3–5, launching...
Taiwan’s Rescheduled Presidential Visit to Eswatini Draws Diplomatic Attention
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te eventually landed in Eswatini on May 2 following an unsuccessful attempt...