China No Longer a Developing Country?
China's status as a developing country is up for debate as it has now become the second largest economy in the world. The PRC Is Not a Developing Country Act…
US Republicans Plan to Prioritize Debt Repayment to China Sparks Controversy
Amidst China's efforts to broker peace in the conflict with Russia, the foreign minister spoke with his Ukrainian counterpart. The call came ahead of President Xi Jinping's visit to Russia…
Manhattan on Fire as Chinese Billionaire and Political Activist Miles Guo Arrested for $1 Billion Fraud Scheme
A fire broke out at the Sherry Netherland Hotel in Manhattan on March 15, 2023, on the same day that Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui was arrested on fraud charges in…
China: News on Reopening, AUKUS, Iran Deal, Power Prices, and Regional Tensions
China is making headlines in global news with its decision to reopen borders and resume issuing visas after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Meanwhile, it's signing trade deals,…
China’s Push for Self-Reliance and Stability Signals Shift in Global Order
China's President Xi Jinping secured his third term in office and outlined policies that will direct the world's second-largest economy. In his final address, he stressed the need for enhancing…
Crypto Industry Shaken as Signature Bank Becomes Second U.S. Bank to Fail in One Week
The closure of Signature Bank due to systemic risk has raised concerns about the stability of the banking system and the safety of banking deposits. The failure of two major…
The Sudden Demise of Silicon Valley Bank: A Timeline of Events
SVB bank, or Silicon Valley Bank, collapsed on Friday, March 10th, 2023, after experiencing a sudden bank run and capital crisis. The collapse was so quick that some industry analysts…
China’s Two Sessions 2023: A Comprehensive Overview of the Annual Political Meetings
China's Two Sessions, the annual plenary sessions of the National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), were held in Beijing in March 2023. Topics discussed…