Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
The Latest
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China Criticizes U.S. for Escalating Ukraine War After Long-Range Missile Approval
China has strongly criticized the United States' decision to allow Ukraine to use long-range U.S.-supplied missiles to strike targets inside Russia, warning that such a move could exacerbate the conflict and hinder diplomatic efforts for peace. 
China has strongly criticized the United States' decision to allow Ukraine to use long-range U.S.-supplied missiles to strike targets inside Russia, warning that such a move could exacerbate the conflict and hinder diplomatic efforts for peace. -
Kim Jong Un Calls for 'Limitless' Nuclear Expansion and Pushes for Enhanced War Capabilities
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has renewed his call for an aggressive expansion of his country's nuclear arsenal, citing what he describes as mounting threats from the United States and its allies. 
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has renewed his call for an aggressive expansion of his country's nuclear arsenal, citing what he describes as mounting threats from the United States and its allies. -
Scholz Faces Criticism Over Phone Call With Putin as NATO Allies React
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is defending his recent phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin-a move that has drawn ire from NATO allies, including Poland and Ukraine. The one-hour conversation, held late last week, marked the first direct communication between the leaders in nearly two years and comes as tensions escalate over Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. 
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is defending his recent phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin-a move that has drawn ire from NATO allies, including Poland and Ukraine. The one-hour conversation, held late last week, marked the first direct communication between the leaders in nearly two years and comes as tensions escalate over Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. -
Biden and Xi Meet as Trump Prepares Aggressive China Policies
In what could be their final face-to-face meeting, President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima, Peru, to address U.S.-China relations ahead of a new administration under President-elect Donald Trump. The summit comes as both countries brace for a diplomatic shift with Trump poised to take office, having signaled a markedly different stance on China. 
In what could be their final face-to-face meeting, President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima, Peru, to address U.S.-China relations ahead of a new administration under President-elect Donald Trump. The summit comes as both countries brace for a diplomatic shift with Trump poised to take office, having signaled a markedly different stance on China. -
Eight Dead, 17 Injured in Knife Attack at Chinese Vocational School
Eight people were killed and 17 others injured in a brutal knife attack at the Wuxi Vocational Institute of Arts and Technology in Yixing, Jiangsu province, on Saturday evening, according to local police. Authorities have arrested the suspect, a 21-year-old former student of the school who had reportedly returned to the campus to commit the attack after failing to graduate this year. 
Eight people were killed and 17 others injured in a brutal knife attack at the Wuxi Vocational Institute of Arts and Technology in Yixing, Jiangsu province, on Saturday evening, according to local police. Authorities have arrested the suspect, a 21-year-old former student of the school who had reportedly returned to the campus to commit the attack after failing to graduate this year. -
Philippines Braces for Super Typhoon Man-yi, Evacuates Thousands Amid ‘Catastrophic’ Warnings
The Philippines is mobilizing large-scale evacuations and emergency measures as Super Typhoon Man-yi approaches, threatening to unleash catastrophic destruction on parts of the archipelago. With wind speeds reaching up to 240 kilometers per hour (149 mph) and gusts of 215 km/h (133 mph), the typhoon has been classified as a super typhoon by the state weather agency PAGASA. 
The Philippines is mobilizing large-scale evacuations and emergency measures as Super Typhoon Man-yi approaches, threatening to unleash catastrophic destruction on parts of the archipelago. With wind speeds reaching up to 240 kilometers per hour (149 mph) and gusts of 215 km/h (133 mph), the typhoon has been classified as a super typhoon by the state weather agency PAGASA. -
Kim Jong Un Pushes for Mass Production of Suicide Drones
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has issued orders for the mass production of suicide drones following a recent test demonstration, marking a significant escalation in the country's unmanned aerial capabilities. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has issued orders for the mass production of suicide drones following a recent test demonstration, marking a significant escalation in the country's unmanned aerial capabilities. -
China’s Retail Sales Surge Amid Economic Stimulus While Real Estate Woes Deepen
China's economy delivered mixed signals in October, with retail sales outpacing forecasts while the nation's beleaguered property sector continued to decline, underscoring the delicate balancing act facing policymakers as they navigate a challenging economic landscape. 
China's economy delivered mixed signals in October, with retail sales outpacing forecasts while the nation's beleaguered property sector continued to decline, underscoring the delicate balancing act facing policymakers as they navigate a challenging economic landscape. -
Chinese-Backed Chancay Megaport Sparks Local Outrage as Beijing Expands Latin American Footprint
On the outskirts of Peru's coastal desert, a once-quiet fishing village is on the brink of transformation as the Chancay megaport project takes shape. The $1.3 billion deep-water port, primarily funded and constructed by Chinese shipping giant Cosco, is set to become a critical node in global trade. Yet, while Chinese President Xi Jinping and Peruvian President Dina Boluarte herald its strategic importance during this week's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, local residents remain deeply skeptical. 
On the outskirts of Peru's coastal desert, a once-quiet fishing village is on the brink of transformation as the Chancay megaport project takes shape. The $1.3 billion deep-water port, primarily funded and constructed by Chinese shipping giant Cosco, is set to become a critical node in global trade. Yet, while Chinese President Xi Jinping and Peruvian President Dina Boluarte herald its strategic importance during this week's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, local residents remain deeply skeptical. -
Chinese Influencer Li Ziqi Reemerges After Three-Year Hiatus, Captivating Fans Once More
Li Ziqi, China's renowned "Queen of Cottagecore," has returned to the online world after a three-year silence, reigniting global interest with a series of meticulously crafted videos showcasing traditional Chinese arts and a tranquil rural lifestyle. 
Li Ziqi, China's renowned "Queen of Cottagecore," has returned to the online world after a three-year silence, reigniting global interest with a series of meticulously crafted videos showcasing traditional Chinese arts and a tranquil rural lifestyle.
