Germany’s Economy Minister Robert Habeck, during a visit to Beijing, emphasized that proposed European Union tariffs on Chinese goods are not intended as a punishment. This visit marks the first by a senior European official since the EU proposed substantial duties on...
On Friday, the Philippines announced it will not invoke its mutual defense treaty with the United States following a violent altercation with the Chinese coast guard at the contested Second Thomas Shoal. The incident saw Chinese personnel reportedly ramming, boarding,...
The Dutch military security service, MIVD, has uncovered that a cyber espionage campaign targeting Fortigate-secured systems was significantly more extensive than initially reported. This revelation, announced on June 10, 2024, indicates that the breach affected...
A Dutch political party competing in the upcoming European parliamentary elections has been found to have links to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), according to research conducted by media and investigative website Follow The Money. The party in question, NL met een...
The Biden administration expressed deep concerns on Saturday over China's extensive military drills in the Taiwan Strait, urging Beijing to exercise restraint. These drills, code-named Joint Sword 2024A, commenced shortly after Taiwan's new pro-U.S. leader, President...
May 16, 2024 - As the war in Ukraine continues, Russia and China have displayed a solidified alliance, characterized by both military and economic support. This partnership, however, reveals deeper complexities within their relationship and significant geopolitical...
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has verified reports indicating that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned substance before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The substance in question, trimetazidine (TMZ), which is commonly found in heart medication, was...
In a bid to safeguard domestic manufacturers and ensure fair competition, the European Union (EU) has initiated a series of investigations into China's procurement practices and subsidy schemes. The European Commission, tasked with carrying out these inquiries, aims...
Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany embarked on a diplomatic tightrope walk during his recent visit to China, striving to foster economic ties with the nation while confronting pressing concerns over trade imbalances and geopolitical strains. In a delicate balancing...
China is intensifying its preparedness measures for a potential global spread of a theoretical "Disease X," according to Wang Heshen, head of the country's National Disease Control and Prevention Administration. He stated that it is still possible to prevent a...
