Asia – Pacífico
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How the Nepal flash flood unleashed a wave of anti-China misinformation
A Glacier Collapse, Not a Dam Failure Scientific analysis determined that the deadly border flood began with a glacier collapse on Nepal’s side of the Himalayas. Satellite images placed the…
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Indian Prime Minister Modi urges Putin to end war in Ukraine
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war. Speaking during recent diplomatic talks, Modi emphasized that every day of conflict pushes humanity…
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Japón rompe un techo de 30 años en sus bonos mientras EE.UU. presiona a Tokio
El rendimiento del bono japonés a 10 años alcanzó el 3 %, su nivel más alto desde 1996, en medio de una fuerte venta de deuda a nivel mundial. El…
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China’s Xi makes first visit to Egypt in a decade, amid regional turmoil
Chinese President Xi Jinping conducted his first state visit to Egypt in ten years, marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
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Huawei, with an eye on self-reliance, ploughs 25% of revenue into R&D at expense of profits
R&D Spending Takes Priority Huawei directed more than one-quarter of its first-half revenue toward research and development. The company prioritised long-term technological independence despite the immediate effect on earnings. R&D…
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How China’s top 2 container ports became the world’s busiest – and beat Singapore
China Takes the Top Two Positions China’s Yangtze River Delta became home to the world’s two busiest container ports during the first half of 2026. Ningbo-Zhoushan overtook Singapore and moved…
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Hague arbitration panel orders India to respect water treaty with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD — A Hague international arbitration panel ruled on Monday that India must respect a decades-old water treaty with Pakistan. Following a formal request by Islamabad, the tribunal prohibited India…
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Hundreds feared stuck in hydropower tunnels as flood deaths surpass 950 in Nepal and China
A Race to Reach Trapped Workers Rescuers in Nepal were racing to reach hundreds of hydropower workers believed to be trapped inside tunnels filled with mud. The catastrophic floods along…
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Putin Turns Again to China’s Xi as Russia’s Clout Crumbles
Diverging Wartime Fortunes Vladimir Putin is meeting Xi Jinping at a moment when the balance between Russia and China has shifted sharply. Russia endured damaging Ukrainian strikes against its oil,…
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Catastrophic Floods in Nepal and Tibet Leave Hundreds Missing
A glacial collapse triggers a humanitarian emergency Catastrophic flooding has devastated areas of Nepal and China’s Tibet region after a massive glacial collapse triggered powerful torrents across the Himalayas. The…
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Casio Targets India’s Growing Watch Market With Affordable Models
India becomes a strategic market for Casio Casio is expanding its presence in India as the Japanese company seeks to capitalize on the country’s growing demand for affordable watches. The…
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Thailand’s South Sees Violence Surge Ahead of New BRN Talks
Southern Thailand is facing a new wave of violence. More than 70 coordinated attacks struck over the weekend of August 22-23. A bomb hit a convenience store early the following…
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AI demand drives triple-digit profit growth for Chinese chip foundries SMIC, Hua Hong
Surging Profits and Record Revenues Currently, China’s top two contract chipmakers, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) and Hua Hong Grace Semiconductor, saw their profits surge by triple digits in the…
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Zhipu AI shares jump as viral Ox Alpha model revealed as GLM-5.3-Flash on Chinese chips
Record Launch on Domestic Chips China’s Zhipu AI officially launched its open-weight model GLM-5.3-Flash, previously code-named Ox Alpha. Specifically, the system ran entirely on a massive cluster of 100,000 domestically…
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Flights, ferries cancelled in Shanghai and Shenzhen as Typhoon Saudel closes in
Typhoon Approach and Flight Suspensions Currently, the coastal Chinese province of Zhejiang is battening down for the approach of Typhoon Saudel. Specifically, the storm is forecast to make landfall between early…
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Chinese executives may join Xi’s US trip, as trade truce extension ‘almost certain’
Business Delegation and Summit Preparations Currently, Chinese and US officials are discussing whether business leaders will join President Xi Jinping’s delegation to the United States next month. Specifically, the talks…
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Xi’s crusade against corruption has gone well beyond economic crime
Broadening the Definition of Corruption Currently, President Xi Jinping’s anti-graft campaign has expanded significantly beyond economic crimes to fundamentally reshape how the Chinese bureaucracy is run. Consequently, the campaign increasingly focuses…
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Catastrophic floods kill over 360 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,400 missing
Glacier Collapse Devastates Border Communities A massive torrent of water, mud and debris swept through communities along the Nepal-China border after a glacier collapsed. Police reported more than 360 deaths,…
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AI demand drives triple-digit profit growth for Chinese chip foundries SMIC, Hua Hong
Domestic AI Demand Lifts Both Foundries China’s two leading contract chipmakers reported sharp profit growth during the second quarter of 2026. Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation and Hua Hong Grace Semiconductor…
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China’s advanced chip supply to surge by 2035 despite equipment bottlenecks, Goldman says
Domestic Supply Is Expected to Outpace Demand China could sharply reduce its advanced-chip shortage during the next decade as domestic foundries expand production. Goldman Sachs projects that supply from processes…
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China vows to safeguard interests after ‘Economic D-Day’ sanctions over Iran ties
Washington Broadens Its Sanctions Campaign The United States announced new sanctions against 60 entities, individuals and vessels linked to Iran and its trading partners. The targets include parties in mainland…
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Ministers Turn to Digital Technologies to Strengthen Food Systems and Rural Growth
Technology for a More Resilient Food Supply APEC ministers and senior representatives from 21 economies met in Hangzhou for the 11th APEC Food Security Ministerial Meeting. They focused on using…
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Washington pushes ‘America first’ agenda in Apec talks ahead of Chinese leader’s visit
An ‘America First’ Message at Apec The latest Apec senior officials’ meeting is taking place in Dalian, China, shortly before Xi Jinping travels to the United States. Washington has pledged…
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Chinese robots tackle tennis, smash track records at World Humanoid Robot Games
Tennis Demonstration and Expanding Events Galbot presented what it described as the world’s first human-robot tennis match during the opening of the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. Its…
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South Korea sending first container ship through Arctic route
South Korea has launched its first commercial trial voyage via the Arctic’s Northern Sea Route. In short, sending the container ship *PanStar Acro* from Busan to European ports including Felixstowe,…
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The US is telling its trading partners – do as I say, not as I do
Treasury Report and Currency Paradox The US Treasury Department recently issued its major report on foreign exchange policies. Specifically, the publication warned international trading partners against manipulating their currencies for…
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Taiwan proposes boosting 2027 defence spending 18% to a record high
Proposed Defense Budget Increase Taiwan’s government recently proposed an 18 percent rise in defense spending for next year. Consequently, this budget exceeds T$1 trillion for the very first time. Taipei…
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Beyond winning and losing: What Beijing wants from the Iran war
Managing Fallout and Containing Spillover As the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran enters its sixth month, China focuses primarily on managing the conflict’s fallout rather than exploiting it for geopolitical…
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Hong Kong Convicts Tiananmen Vigil Organizers Under National Security Law
Verdict against former Tiananmen vigil organizers A Hong Kong court convicted two former organizers of the city’s annual Tiananmen commemorations under the national security law imposed by Beijing. Lee Cheuk-yan…
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North Korea shrugs off Trump’s scaled-back drills with South Korea, saying it changes nothing
North Korea’s Dismissive Reaction North Korea stated that scaling back joint military exercises does not change their fundamentally provocative nature. Consequently, this dismissive stance dampens hopes for an early resumption of diplomacy…