How Taiwan Made Cashless Payments Cute
At a 7-Eleven convenience store in Taiwan, you can pick up a 4-inch plushie of Miffy, the bunny…
China wants a “super embassy” in the heart of London. Critics fear it could be a hub for intel gathering.
The United Kingdom once again delayed its decision last week on whether to green light China‘s push for…
Exposed ducts and server rooms feature at Beijing data centre by LLLAB
A steel grid wrapped in LED netting cloaks the metal ductwork of Spark 716, an AI data centre…
China launches satellite ‘super factory’ in bid to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink
China is about to switch on a satellite “super factory” able to produce 1,000 units annually – a…
China’s Shijian maneuver signals a new lead in the orbital refueling race
Chris Young’s Beyond Earth column explores the intersection of space technology and policy, providing thought-provoking commentary on the…
IMF raises China growth forecast to 5% for 2025, citing resilience
China’s economy is projected to grow by 5 per cent in 2025 before slowing to 4.5 per cent…
China says no discussion with British side on date of PM Keir Starmer’s visit
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun responds during the regular press conference in Beijing on June 16, 2025. (PHOTO…
China’s consumer prices rise at fastest pace in nearly 2 years in November
China’s consumer prices rose for a second straight month in November, with inflation hitting its highest level in…
Jamie Dimon taps Jeff Bezos, Michael Dell, and Jim Farley for $1.5T national-security initiative
Jamie Dimon’s JPMorgan Chase just unveiled a list of business leaders and retired government officials that will make…
CERN upbeat as China halts particle accelerator mega-project
CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research whose main offices also straddle the border near Geneva, seeks to…
Stunt or real? Beluga whale sprays water at man smoking in aqaurium
Dalian: A man smoking in a prohibited area in China’s Dalian aquarium was surprisingly told no by not…
UK sanctions Russian and Chinese firms suspected of being ‘malign actors’ in information warfare
Published on 09/12/2025 – 19:44 GMT+1 The UK announced sanctions against Russian media and ideas outlets on Tuesday…