Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
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Dalai Lama Declares His Successor Will Be Born Outside China; Beijing Pushes Back
The Dalai Lama, the exiled spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, has announced in a new book released Tuesday that his successor will be born outside China, setting the stage for a direct confrontation with Beijing, which insists it alone holds authority to name the next leader. 
The Dalai Lama, the exiled spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, has announced in a new book released Tuesday that his successor will be born outside China, setting the stage for a direct confrontation with Beijing, which insists it alone holds authority to name the next leader. -
Militants Hijack Passenger Train in Pakistan, Threaten Execution of Hostages Amid Standoff
Separatist militants in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan hijacked a passenger train carrying around 450 passengers on Tuesday afternoon, taking hostages and threatening to execute them if authorities launch a rescue operation, according to government officials and a statement from the attackers. 
Separatist militants in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan hijacked a passenger train carrying around 450 passengers on Tuesday afternoon, taking hostages and threatening to execute them if authorities launch a rescue operation, according to government officials and a statement from the attackers. -
China’s Deflation Worsens as Demand Weakens, Real Estate Struggles Continue
China's consumer prices fell in February for the first time in over a year, reinforcing concerns about persistent deflationary pressures that could weigh on economic growth. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped 0.7% from the previous year, according to data released Sunday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The decline exceeded analysts' expectations and reversed January's modest 0.5% increase. 
China's consumer prices fell in February for the first time in over a year, reinforcing concerns about persistent deflationary pressures that could weigh on economic growth. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped 0.7% from the previous year, according to data released Sunday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The decline exceeded analysts' expectations and reversed January's modest 0.5% increase. -
China Hits Canada With New Tariffs
China has announced steep new tariffs on Canadian agricultural and food imports, escalating trade tensions between the two countries. The measures, which take effect on March 20, come in response to Ottawa's decision last October to impose duties on Chinese electric vehicles, steel, and aluminum. 
China has announced steep new tariffs on Canadian agricultural and food imports, escalating trade tensions between the two countries. The measures, which take effect on March 20, come in response to Ottawa's decision last October to impose duties on Chinese electric vehicles, steel, and aluminum. -
China Condemns U.S. Tariffs as 'Two-Faced,' Warns of Trade War Consequences
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi sharply criticized the United States' trade policies on Friday, condemning recent tariff increases on Chinese goods and warning against a global return to "the law of the jungle" under Washington's economic strategy. Speaking on the sidelines of China's annual parliamentary gathering, Wang said Beijing would "firmly counter" U.S. pressure and dismissed the tariffs as "arbitrary." 
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi sharply criticized the United States' trade policies on Friday, condemning recent tariff increases on Chinese goods and warning against a global return to "the law of the jungle" under Washington's economic strategy. Speaking on the sidelines of China's annual parliamentary gathering, Wang said Beijing would "firmly counter" U.S. pressure and dismissed the tariffs as "arbitrary." -
China Vows to ‘Fight to the End’ as Trade War with U.S. Escalates
China issued a sharp warning to the United States on Tuesday, vowing to "fight to the end" in an escalating trade war sparked by President Donald Trump's recent tariff hike on Chinese goods. The comments, made by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, marked one of the strongest statements from Beijing since Trump took office, raising concerns about further economic retaliation and diplomatic strain between the world's two largest economies. 
China issued a sharp warning to the United States on Tuesday, vowing to "fight to the end" in an escalating trade war sparked by President Donald Trump's recent tariff hike on Chinese goods. The comments, made by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, marked one of the strongest statements from Beijing since Trump took office, raising concerns about further economic retaliation and diplomatic strain between the world's two largest economies. -
China Sets 5% Growth Target as U.S. Tariff War Escalates
China has set its economic growth target at "around 5%" for 2025, maintaining its previous goal despite mounting trade tensions with the United States. Premier Li Qiang announced the target during the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC) on Wednesday, as Beijing laid out plans for fiscal stimulus and monetary easing to counter economic headwinds. 
China has set its economic growth target at "around 5%" for 2025, maintaining its previous goal despite mounting trade tensions with the United States. Premier Li Qiang announced the target during the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC) on Wednesday, as Beijing laid out plans for fiscal stimulus and monetary easing to counter economic headwinds. -
US Intelligence Warns of Russia, China Targeting Fired Federal Workers
U.S. intelligence agencies have recently detected a sharp uptick in attempts by Russia and China to recruit federal employees who either have been fired or are facing layoffs under the Trump administration's cost-cutting measures, according to four sources with direct knowledge of the intelligence. 
U.S. intelligence agencies have recently detected a sharp uptick in attempts by Russia and China to recruit federal employees who either have been fired or are facing layoffs under the Trump administration's cost-cutting measures, according to four sources with direct knowledge of the intelligence. -
Thailand Deports 40 Uyghurs to China Despite U.S. Warnings
Thailand deported 40 Uyghur detainees to China on Thursday, a move that has drawn sharp condemnation from human rights groups and U.S. officials who had urged Bangkok to halt the repatriation over concerns of potential torture and imprisonment. The deportees were part of a larger group of more than 300 Uyghurs who were detained in Thailand in 2014 after fleeing China. 
Thailand deported 40 Uyghur detainees to China on Thursday, a move that has drawn sharp condemnation from human rights groups and U.S. officials who had urged Bangkok to halt the repatriation over concerns of potential torture and imprisonment. The deportees were part of a larger group of more than 300 Uyghurs who were detained in Thailand in 2014 after fleeing China. -
Taiwan Scrambles Military After China Stages Surprise Live-Fire Drills Off Its Coast
Taiwan scrambled naval, air, and land forces Wednesday in response to large-scale Chinese military exercises held without prior warning just 40 nautical miles off the island's southwest coast. The drills, which included warships and 32 military aircraft, were described by Taiwan's defense ministry as a "blatant provocation" and a serious threat to regional stability. 
Taiwan scrambled naval, air, and land forces Wednesday in response to large-scale Chinese military exercises held without prior warning just 40 nautical miles off the island's southwest coast. The drills, which included warships and 32 military aircraft, were described by Taiwan's defense ministry as a "blatant provocation" and a serious threat to regional stability.
