Taiwan opposition leader visits China amid rising tensions

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun arrived in China on Tuesday, describing her visit as a “mission of peace” at a time of heightened tensions between Beijing and the self-governed island. Cheng, chairwoman of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan’s largest opposition party, is expected to remain in China until Sunday. During her......

Chinese scientist reveals military uses of space solar power project

A senior Chinese scientist involved in Beijing's ambitious space-based solar energy program has published a paper detailing how the technology could be adapted for military operations, including surveillance, electronic warfare, and communications control, offering a rare public acknowledgment of the dual-use potential of one of China's......

China turns Middle East war energy crisis into EV and LNG windfall

The war in the Middle East has upended global energy markets, but for China the disruption is proving to be an accelerant. As oil-importing nations grapple with crude prices above $110 a barrel and scramble for alternatives to volatile fossil fuel supplies, Chinese electric vehicles, solar panels, and surplus natural gas are filling the gap,......

China bans Jack Dorsey's Bitchat messaging app from the App Store over censorship concerns

Apple removed Jack Dorsey's decentralized messaging application Bitchat from the Chinese App Store in February 2026 following a formal request from China's Cyberspace Administration of China, as Dorsey confirmed Sunday in a post on X. The ban targets the app's ability to operate entirely without internet access or national telecommunications......

Xi calls for faster development of China’s new energy system amid global tensions

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for accelerating the development of a new energy system to strengthen the country’s energy security, as global markets face uncertainty linked to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Speaking in Beijing, Xi emphasized the need for a diversified and resilient energy strategy, highlighting the importance......

China signals cooperation with Russia to reduce tensions in the Middle East

China has expressed its readiness to work closely with Russia in an effort to ease rising tensions in the Middle East, according to recent diplomatic statements. The announcement followed a conversation between Wang Yi and Sergei Lavrov, highlighting a shared interest in promoting stability in the region. Beijing emphasized the importance......

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