International
The Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te is urging Parliament to approve a comprehensive defense program focused on drones. With a budget of 210 billion Taiwanese dollars, approximately 6.6 billion dollars, this funding aims to rapidly enhance the island's military capabilities in response to the Chinese......
A mudslide that occurred Wednesday morning near the border between Nepal and China has resulted in a heavy human toll, still undetermined. Rescue operations have been mobilized at the Gyirong border post, while Beijing has ordered all available resources to be deployed to locate those affected. A sudden......
Beijing has recommended that its citizens leave Eswatini quickly, citing a deterioration of the security situation in this small southern African kingdom. Behind this consular warning lies a particularly sensitive diplomatic issue: Eswatini remains one of the few countries that officially recognizes......
China continues to accelerate the deployment of its infrastructure dedicated to electric vehicles. By the end of July 2026, the country had 23.68 million charging stations, representing a growth of 41.9% year-on-year, according to the National Energy Administration. This expansion accompanies the rise......
The confrontation over Iran has reached a new diplomatic level. Following the announcement of U.S. sanctions targeting Tehran's economic partners, Beijing asserts it will take "all necessary measures" to protect its interests. This response illustrates the now international dimension of the standoff......
The slowdown of the Chinese economy is confirmed at the beginning of the third quarter. According to an analysis by Goldman Sachs published on August 23, the growth of China's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to be around 4% year-on-year, down from 4.3% in the second quarter. This new estimate......
A major search and rescue operation continued on Sunday off the east coast of India following the sinking of a bulk carrier flying the Panamanian flag. Two crew members have been found alive, while 22 other sailors remain missing. The MV Ocean Winner was en route to Singapore after leaving the port of......
China has criticized unilateral U.S. measures targeting countries that maintain economic or political ties with Iran, describing such actions as contrary to international law and warning that escalating pressure could further destabilize the situation. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian......
Switzerland and China have completed their negotiations to update their free trade agreement. The new arrangement is set to significantly expand Swiss companies' access to the Chinese market, with nearly all Swiss exports expected to benefit from duty-free entry. A Strengthened Trade Agreement Switzerland......
China has voiced support for remarks by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov concerning Japan’s obligations under the United Nations Charter, adding another layer to the diplomatic tensions surrounding Japan’s security policy and its historical role in World War II. Chinese Foreign Ministry......
Washington is preparing to warn dozens of countries involved in the U.S.-led Pax Silica technology alliance that cooperation with competing Chinese artificial intelligence initiatives could jeopardize their participation in the group. According to information reported by Reuters, the U.S. State Department......
On August 13, 1937, Japanese and Chinese forces became locked in one of the largest and most destructive battles of the Second Sino-Japanese War. The Battle of Shanghai lasted for roughly three months and involved more than one million troops from both sides, making it a major turning point in the conflict. The......
India has warned that any incident along its disputed border with China could have serious consequences, as speculation on social media fuels concerns about a possible confrontation between the two countries' armed forces. Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal did not directly confirm......
