The Chinese Yoke: Russia’s Return to Vassalship
In the 13th century, Muscovy, the medieval antecedent to modern Russia, was a small outpost on the periphery…
Why has Xi gone nuclear on his most senior generals?
More heads than usual are rolling in China’s two-million-strong People’s Liberation Army (PLA). As has been widely reported,…
US wants to create a critical minerals trading bloc with allies
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it wants to create a critical minerals trading bloc…
Xi’s military purge is not really about corruption
Zhang Youxia, a top military general and vice-chairman of the body in overall command of China’s military forces,…
China’s Xi and Russia’s Putin discuss their growing links, ties with US and global crises
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping held a video call Wednesday to…
These Cheap Chinese EVs Could Do Great In Canada
Canada wants to bring in imported Chinese EVs, up to 49,000 units for the first year, topping out…
Is Trump about to renew the nuclear arms race?
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China executes four more Myanmar mafia members
China has executed four members of the Bai family mafia, one of the notorious dynasties that ran scam…
China’s Disappearing Generals – The New York Times
China’s military leadership stood before the nation in March 2023, an image of unity behind Xi Jinping. After…
Uruguay President Orsi deepens ties with China’s Xi despite Trump threats | International Trade News
President Yamandu Orsi is the first Latin American leader to visit China since the US military abducted Venezuela’s…
Amid US-UK Clash Over Key Island Base, Maldives Leader Has a Deal for Trump
The dispute between the United States and the United Kingdom over control of islands hosting a remote yet…
Japan retrieves rare earth-rich mud from seabed to lower reliance on China
TOKYO (AP) — Japan said Monday it has successfully drilled and retrieved deep-sea sediment containing rare earth minerals…