Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
The Latest
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Chinese Courts Issue Death Sentences in Separate Attacks Targeting Japanese Citizens
Two separate courts in China have handed down death sentences to Chinese nationals convicted of brutal knife attacks on Japanese citizens. The incidents, which occurred in 2023, have drawn international attention and fueled concerns among Japanese expatriates in China. 
Two separate courts in China have handed down death sentences to Chinese nationals convicted of brutal knife attacks on Japanese citizens. The incidents, which occurred in 2023, have drawn international attention and fueled concerns among Japanese expatriates in China. -
South Korea Slams Trump’s ‘Nuclear Power’ Remarks on North Korea Amid Fears of Policy Shift
President Donald Trump's assertion that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is a "nuclear power" has drawn sharp criticism and unease from allies, including South Korea, while reigniting debates over the global approach to North Korea's nuclear ambitions. Speaking to reporters after his inauguration, Trump touted his relationship with Kim and addressed broader threats to U.S. security. 
President Donald Trump's assertion that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is a "nuclear power" has drawn sharp criticism and unease from allies, including South Korea, while reigniting debates over the global approach to North Korea's nuclear ambitions. Speaking to reporters after his inauguration, Trump touted his relationship with Kim and addressed broader threats to U.S. security. -
Putin and Xi Vow to Challenge U.S. Influence in ‘Multipolar World’ After Trump’s Inauguration
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed their nations' deepening partnership during a video call on Tuesday, just one day after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed their nations' deepening partnership during a video call on Tuesday, just one day after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. -
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Formally Arrested Over Martial Law Declaration
South Korea's political crisis deepened early Sunday as President Yoon Suk Yeol was formally arrested following his controversial declaration of martial law last month. The Seoul Western District Court approved an arrest warrant for Yoon after an hourslong deliberation, citing concerns that he might destroy evidence. This marks the first time in South Korea's history that a sitting president has been taken into custody. 
South Korea's political crisis deepened early Sunday as President Yoon Suk Yeol was formally arrested following his controversial declaration of martial law last month. The Seoul Western District Court approved an arrest warrant for Yoon after an hourslong deliberation, citing concerns that he might destroy evidence. This marks the first time in South Korea's history that a sitting president has been taken into custody. -
China Faces Mounting Demographic Crisis as Population Declines for Third Consecutive Year
China's population shrank for the third straight year in 2024, marking another chapter in the country's worsening demographic challenges. The National Bureau of Statistics reported Friday that the population fell by 1.39 million to 1.408 billion, underscoring a steady decline that began decades ago but has accelerated in recent years. 
China's population shrank for the third straight year in 2024, marking another chapter in the country's worsening demographic challenges. The National Bureau of Statistics reported Friday that the population fell by 1.39 million to 1.408 billion, underscoring a steady decline that began decades ago but has accelerated in recent years. -
China’s Q4 GDP Surges 5.4%, Surpassing Forecasts Amid Policy Boosts
China's economy exceeded expectations in the fourth quarter of 2024, growing at a robust 5.4% year-on-year, according to data released Friday by the National Bureau of Statistics. The strong performance, fueled by a series of targeted stimulus measures, allowed Beijing to meet its annual growth target of "around 5%," with full-year GDP growth landing at exactly 5%. 
China's economy exceeded expectations in the fourth quarter of 2024, growing at a robust 5.4% year-on-year, according to data released Friday by the National Bureau of Statistics. The strong performance, fueled by a series of targeted stimulus measures, allowed Beijing to meet its annual growth target of "around 5%," with full-year GDP growth landing at exactly 5%. -
Vanke CEO Zhu Jiusheng Taken by Authorities - Reports
Zhu Jiusheng, the CEO of China Vanke, was taken into custody by public security authorities on Wednesday, according to a report from state media outlet The Economic Observer. The unexpected development has intensified scrutiny of the real estate giant's financial stability amid a prolonged slump in China's property market. 
Zhu Jiusheng, the CEO of China Vanke, was taken into custody by public security authorities on Wednesday, according to a report from state media outlet The Economic Observer. The unexpected development has intensified scrutiny of the real estate giant's financial stability amid a prolonged slump in China's property market. -
Detained South Korean President Yoon Rejects Second Day of Questioning Amid Legal Showdown
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, now detained and under intense scrutiny, has refused to attend further questioning by anti-corruption investigators. This development comes as the embattled leader faces accusations of insurrection tied to his failed attempt to impose martial law last month. The unfolding legal saga has plunged South Korea into its most severe political crisis in decades. 
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, now detained and under intense scrutiny, has refused to attend further questioning by anti-corruption investigators. This development comes as the embattled leader faces accusations of insurrection tied to his failed attempt to impose martial law last month. The unfolding legal saga has plunged South Korea into its most severe political crisis in decades. -
U.S. Plans Tougher Chip Restrictions on China Following TSMC-Huawei Controversy
The United States is preparing to implement stricter regulations aimed at preventing advanced semiconductors from reaching China, following revelations that chips manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) ended up in Huawei Technologies' devices despite existing restrictions. The Biden administration plans to unveil these rules in the coming days, marking another escalation in the ongoing U.S.-China technology rivalry. 
The United States is preparing to implement stricter regulations aimed at preventing advanced semiconductors from reaching China, following revelations that chips manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) ended up in Huawei Technologies' devices despite existing restrictions. The Biden administration plans to unveil these rules in the coming days, marking another escalation in the ongoing U.S.-China technology rivalry. -
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.
