Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
The Latest
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Kim Jong Un Condemns U.S. Alliance With South Korea, Vows to Expand Nuclear Arsenal
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has denounced the growing security cooperation between the United States, South Korea, and Japan, calling it a grave threat to his country's sovereignty and pledging to strengthen North Korea's nuclear weapons program, state media reported Sunday. 
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has denounced the growing security cooperation between the United States, South Korea, and Japan, calling it a grave threat to his country's sovereignty and pledging to strengthen North Korea's nuclear weapons program, state media reported Sunday. -
Rescuers Search for Dozens as Landslide Buries Village in China’s Sichuan Province
Rescue teams in China's southwestern Sichuan province are searching for at least 29 missing people after a massive landslide buried homes and displaced hundreds of residents on Saturday. The disaster, which struck Jinping village in Junlian county, resulted in one confirmed fatality and two injuries, according to state media reports. 
Rescue teams in China's southwestern Sichuan province are searching for at least 29 missing people after a massive landslide buried homes and displaced hundreds of residents on Saturday. The disaster, which struck Jinping village in Junlian county, resulted in one confirmed fatality and two injuries, according to state media reports. -
China Condemns U.S. ‘Coercion’ After Panama Drops Belt and Road Deal
China accused the United States of coercion on Friday after Panama decided not to renew a key infrastructure agreement under Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The move follows warnings from the Trump administration that Panama must reduce China's influence over the Panama Canal or face potential retaliation from Washington. 
China accused the United States of coercion on Friday after Panama decided not to renew a key infrastructure agreement under Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The move follows warnings from the Trump administration that Panama must reduce China's influence over the Panama Canal or face potential retaliation from Washington. -
South Korea Joins Global Crackdown on Chinese AI DeepSeek Over Security Risks
Governments around the world are tightening restrictions on DeepSeek, a Chinese generative AI platform, over concerns about data privacy and national security risks. South Korea became the latest country to take action, with several government ministries banning the AI chatbot's use on internal networks. Australia, Italy, Taiwan, and the United States have also moved to limit access to DeepSeek, citing fears that sensitive user data could be accessed by Chinese authorities. 
Governments around the world are tightening restrictions on DeepSeek, a Chinese generative AI platform, over concerns about data privacy and national security risks. South Korea became the latest country to take action, with several government ministries banning the AI chatbot's use on internal networks. Australia, Italy, Taiwan, and the United States have also moved to limit access to DeepSeek, citing fears that sensitive user data could be accessed by Chinese authorities. -
Philippine House Impeaches Vice President Sara Duterte in Escalating Political Showdown
The Philippine House of Representatives voted Wednesday to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, accusing her of corruption, abuse of power, and plotting to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The unprecedented move intensifies the political battle between the country's two most powerful families and sends the impeachment case to the Senate for trial. 
The Philippine House of Representatives voted Wednesday to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, accusing her of corruption, abuse of power, and plotting to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The unprecedented move intensifies the political battle between the country's two most powerful families and sends the impeachment case to the Senate for trial. -
Beijing Hits Back at Trump with Tariffs on Coal, LNG, and New Google Probe
China on Tuesday imposed tariffs on a range of U.S. goods and announced a new antitrust probe into Google, marking a rapid escalation in the trade conflict that resurfaced just days into President Donald Trump's second term. Chinese officials said they will introduce levies of up to 15% on American coal and liquefied natural gas, while subjecting other imports, including crude oil, agricultural equipment, and large-engine vehicles, to duties of 10%. 
China on Tuesday imposed tariffs on a range of U.S. goods and announced a new antitrust probe into Google, marking a rapid escalation in the trade conflict that resurfaced just days into President Donald Trump's second term. Chinese officials said they will introduce levies of up to 15% on American coal and liquefied natural gas, while subjecting other imports, including crude oil, agricultural equipment, and large-engine vehicles, to duties of 10%. -
Kim Jong-un Lashes Out at Officials Over Drinking Scandal, Orders Purge in Rare Public Rebuke
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un delivered an unusually harsh public reprimand this week, condemning dozens of party officials for misconduct related to a "group drinking spree," an incident that has led to a sweeping purge within the ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK). The rare disclosure, reported by state media, highlights Pyongyang's efforts to reinforce discipline among its elite at a time when the regime is grappling with economic hardship and diplomatic uncertainty. 
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un delivered an unusually harsh public reprimand this week, condemning dozens of party officials for misconduct related to a "group drinking spree," an incident that has led to a sweeping purge within the ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK). The rare disclosure, reported by state media, highlights Pyongyang's efforts to reinforce discipline among its elite at a time when the regime is grappling with economic hardship and diplomatic uncertainty. -
China Discovers Massive Rare-Earth Deposit, Strengthening Its Global Dominance
China has announced the discovery of a vast rare-earth mineral deposit in Yunnan Province, a finding that could further solidify the nation's near-monopoly over these critical resources. The deposit, located in the Honghe region, is estimated to contain 470,000 tons of rare-earth elements (REEs), positioning it as China's largest known reserve of medium-to-heavy REEs. 
China has announced the discovery of a vast rare-earth mineral deposit in Yunnan Province, a finding that could further solidify the nation's near-monopoly over these critical resources. The deposit, located in the Honghe region, is estimated to contain 470,000 tons of rare-earth elements (REEs), positioning it as China's largest known reserve of medium-to-heavy REEs. -
China Vanke Faces $6.2 Billion Loss Amid Management Shakeup and State Oversight
China Vanke, once a pillar of stability in the country's turbulent property market, announced a projected net loss of $6.2 billion for 2024, marking the largest annual loss in the developer's history. The company also revealed a sweeping management reshuffle, with Chairman Yu Liang and CEO Zhu Jiusheng stepping down. The shakeup comes as the embattled developer grapples with mounting debt, falling sales, and a volatile real estate market. 
China Vanke, once a pillar of stability in the country's turbulent property market, announced a projected net loss of $6.2 billion for 2024, marking the largest annual loss in the developer's history. The company also revealed a sweeping management reshuffle, with Chairman Yu Liang and CEO Zhu Jiusheng stepping down. The shakeup comes as the embattled developer grapples with mounting debt, falling sales, and a volatile real estate market. -
South Korea Details Bird Strike and Crash Impact in Jeju Air Report to ICAO, U.S., France, and Thailand
South Korean authorities have submitted their preliminary findings on the Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and aviation authorities in the United States, France, and Thailand. The report, released on Monday, provides early insights into the causes of the December 29 disaster, which has become the deadliest air accident in the country's history. 
South Korean authorities have submitted their preliminary findings on the Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and aviation authorities in the United States, France, and Thailand. The report, released on Monday, provides early insights into the causes of the December 29 disaster, which has become the deadliest air accident in the country's history.
