Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
The Latest
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South Korea Arrests Impeached President Yoon Amid Insurrection Allegations
South Korean authorities arrested impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday in connection with insurrection charges stemming from his martial law declaration on December 3, marking a dramatic escalation in the nation's political crisis. Yoon's arrest represents the first time a sitting South Korean president has been detained, underscoring the gravity of the allegations against him. 
South Korean authorities arrested impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday in connection with insurrection charges stemming from his martial law declaration on December 3, marking a dramatic escalation in the nation's political crisis. Yoon's arrest represents the first time a sitting South Korean president has been detained, underscoring the gravity of the allegations against him. -
China Reportedly Considers Selling TikTok’s U.S. Operations to Elon Musk Amid Looming Ban
As a potential nationwide ban on TikTok approaches, Chinese officials are reportedly exploring the possibility of allowing Elon Musk to acquire the platform's U.S. operations. The move comes as ByteDance, TikTok's Beijing-based parent company, faces a January 19 deadline to divest the app's U.S. operations or risk its removal from American app stores. The Supreme Court appears likely to uphold the legislation mandating the divestiture, further intensifying the need for a resolution. 
As a potential nationwide ban on TikTok approaches, Chinese officials are reportedly exploring the possibility of allowing Elon Musk to acquire the platform's U.S. operations. The move comes as ByteDance, TikTok's Beijing-based parent company, faces a January 19 deadline to divest the app's U.S. operations or risk its removal from American app stores. The Supreme Court appears likely to uphold the legislation mandating the divestiture, further intensifying the need for a resolution. -
UK Seeks Balance in Renewed Economic Talks with China, National Security at Stake
The United Kingdom has rekindled its economic and financial dialogue with China after a six-year pause, marking a significant step in efforts to navigate a delicate balance between economic cooperation and national security concerns. Chancellor Rachel Reeves led a high-level delegation to Beijing, signaling Britain's intent to reset relations with the world's second-largest economy. 
The United Kingdom has rekindled its economic and financial dialogue with China after a six-year pause, marking a significant step in efforts to navigate a delicate balance between economic cooperation and national security concerns. Chancellor Rachel Reeves led a high-level delegation to Beijing, signaling Britain's intent to reset relations with the world's second-largest economy. -
Public Outcry in Shaanxi After Teen Falls to Death, Alleged Cover-Up Fuels Protests
The death of a 17-year-old student in Pucheng, a city in China's northwestern Shaanxi province, has sparked violent protests and accusations of a cover-up by authorities. The unrest, marked by clashes between demonstrators and heavily armed police, is one of the most significant public order challenges China has faced in recent months. 
The death of a 17-year-old student in Pucheng, a city in China's northwestern Shaanxi province, has sparked violent protests and accusations of a cover-up by authorities. The unrest, marked by clashes between demonstrators and heavily armed police, is one of the most significant public order challenges China has faced in recent months. -
China’s Central Bank Faces Policy Limits as It Halts Bond Purchases
China's central bank is maneuvering through one of its most challenging economic landscapes in decades, as it balances efforts to stimulate the economy against risks of destabilizing financial markets and the currency. The People's Bank of China (PBOC) suspended government bond purchases on Friday, a move analysts interpret as a signal to cool overheating bond markets while navigating its limited monetary policy options. 
China's central bank is maneuvering through one of its most challenging economic landscapes in decades, as it balances efforts to stimulate the economy against risks of destabilizing financial markets and the currency. The People's Bank of China (PBOC) suspended government bond purchases on Friday, a move analysts interpret as a signal to cool overheating bond markets while navigating its limited monetary policy options. -
Kim Jong Un’s Nephew Appears in Rare Family Photos: Is He the True Heir to North Korea’s Throne?
In a nation where leadership has remained firmly within the Kim family dynasty, rare public images of North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un's niece and nephew have fueled speculation about the country's future succession plans. The photos, released during Pyongyang's New Year's Eve celebrations, mark a significant moment in North Korea's closely guarded political landscape. 
In a nation where leadership has remained firmly within the Kim family dynasty, rare public images of North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un's niece and nephew have fueled speculation about the country's future succession plans. The photos, released during Pyongyang's New Year's Eve celebrations, mark a significant moment in North Korea's closely guarded political landscape. -
South Korea’s Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol Faces Renewed Detention Warrant Amid Standoff
The political turmoil surrounding South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol escalated this week as the Seoul Western District Court reissued a detention warrant late Tuesday for the embattled leader. Yoon, who was impeached in December following his brief imposition of martial law, has remained at his official residence under heightened security measures. The warrant sets the stage for a potential standoff between law enforcement and the presidential security team. The political turmoil surrounding South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol escalated this week as the Seoul Western District Court reissued a detention warrant late Tuesday for the embattled leader. Yoon, who was impeached in December following his brief imposition of martial law, has remained at his official residence under heightened security measures. The warrant sets the stage for a potential standoff between law enforcement and the presidential security team. -
Tibet Earthquake Death Toll Climbs to 126
A powerful earthquake struck Tibet on Tuesday, leaving at least 126 people dead and more than 188 injured, according to Chinese state media. The 6.8 magnitude quake, as recorded by the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC), struck Dingri County in Shigatse, a remote high-altitude region near the Tibetan holy city. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) measured the earthquake at 7.1 on the Richter scale, noting its epicenter in Xizang, the local name for the Tibet Autonomous Region. 
A powerful earthquake struck Tibet on Tuesday, leaving at least 126 people dead and more than 188 injured, according to Chinese state media. The 6.8 magnitude quake, as recorded by the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC), struck Dingri County in Shigatse, a remote high-altitude region near the Tibetan holy city. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) measured the earthquake at 7.1 on the Richter scale, noting its epicenter in Xizang, the local name for the Tibet Autonomous Region. -
Kim Jong Un Declares Hypersonic Missile Test a Message to Enemies
North Korea announced a successful test launch of a new intermediate-range hypersonic missile, a development hailed by leader Kim Jong Un as a critical step toward advancing the country's military capabilities. The test, conducted on Monday near Pyongyang, was reported by the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Tuesday and has drawn international condemnation, skepticism, and heightened concerns over regional security. 
North Korea announced a successful test launch of a new intermediate-range hypersonic missile, a development hailed by leader Kim Jong Un as a critical step toward advancing the country's military capabilities. The test, conducted on Monday near Pyongyang, was reported by the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Tuesday and has drawn international condemnation, skepticism, and heightened concerns over regional security. -
Tibet Earthquake Claims Over 95 Lives, Leaves Thousands Injured and Homeless
A powerful earthquake struck Tibet on Tuesday morning, killing at least 95 people and injuring hundreds more in the remote high-altitude region. The 7.1 magnitude quake, which struck at 9:05 a.m. local time, rattled the Tibetan Plateau and caused extensive damage, particularly in villages close to the epicenter in Tingri County, near Mount Everest. 
A powerful earthquake struck Tibet on Tuesday morning, killing at least 95 people and injuring hundreds more in the remote high-altitude region. The 7.1 magnitude quake, which struck at 9:05 a.m. local time, rattled the Tibetan Plateau and caused extensive damage, particularly in villages close to the epicenter in Tingri County, near Mount Everest.
