2024 Elections: Asia and U.S. Shape Global Future
In 2024, a critical year for global democracy, over a billion people in the Asia-Pacific region cast their votes in...
December 26, 2023Section
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Hong Kong Embraces Bitcoin ETFs
On Friday, the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong announced its intention to review Bitcoin ETFs.
December 22, 2023
China’s Renewable Energy Outpaces Thermal Power for the First Time
China has taken the lead in green energy, with renewable sources now exceeding thermal power, making over half of its...
December 22, 2023
China’s New Strategic Trade Route to South America
China has inaugurated a significant maritime route connecting Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei to Western South America.
December 22, 2023
China’s FDI Sees Most Substantial Decline Since February 2020
China's Ministry of Commerce recently reported a significant 10% decrease in actual foreign direct investment (FDI) on the mainland.
December 21, 2023
Mass Suspension in India’s Parliament Challenges Democracy
The Indian Parliament suspended a record 141 opposition lawmakers, the largest such action in India's history.
December 20, 2023
Reality Check on China’s Social Credit System
China's social credit system, a subject of global scrutiny, is evolving differently than initially projected.
December 20, 2023
Gansu Earthquake: China’s Worst in Over a Decade
The recent 6.2-magnitude earthquake in Gansu province, China, struck at midnight, causing catastrophic widespread devastation.
December 19, 2023
North Korea’s Missile Launch Escalates Tensions
North Korea launched a long-range ballistic missile on Monday, capable of reaching the United States, as reported by Seoul and...
December 18, 2023