Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
The Latest
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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. -
NATO and EU Urge China to Curb North Korea’s Military Support for Russia in Ukraine War
NATO and the European Union are intensifying diplomatic efforts to pressure China into leveraging its influence over North Korea to cease military support for Russia in its ongoing war against Ukraine. Intelligence assessments from the United States, South Korea, and Ukraine have reported that as many as 12,000 North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia's Kursk border region to bolster Russian forces. In return, NATO asserts that Russia is providing advanced missile technology to Pyongyang. 
NATO and the European Union are intensifying diplomatic efforts to pressure China into leveraging its influence over North Korea to cease military support for Russia in its ongoing war against Ukraine. Intelligence assessments from the United States, South Korea, and Ukraine have reported that as many as 12,000 North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia's Kursk border region to bolster Russian forces. In return, NATO asserts that Russia is providing advanced missile technology to Pyongyang. -
35 Dead, 43 Injured After Driver Plows SUV into Crowded Sports Center in China
A horrifying incident unfolded in Zhuhai, a southern Chinese city, on Monday night when a 62-year-old man deliberately drove an SUV into a crowded sports center, killing 35 people and injuring 43 others, according to police reports. The attack, described as "serious and vicious," occurred as hundreds of residents were exercising at the popular Zhuhai Sports Center, sending shockwaves across the nation. 
A horrifying incident unfolded in Zhuhai, a southern Chinese city, on Monday night when a 62-year-old man deliberately drove an SUV into a crowded sports center, killing 35 people and injuring 43 others, according to police reports. The attack, described as "serious and vicious," occurred as hundreds of residents were exercising at the popular Zhuhai Sports Center, sending shockwaves across the nation. -
China’s Singles’ Day Struggles Amid Economic Woes, E-commerce Giants Turn to Global Markets
China's once-glittering Singles' Day shopping festival, traditionally viewed as a bellwether of consumer sentiment, has lost much of its allure this year amid economic headwinds, including a real estate crisis and deflationary pressures. Merchants and consumers alike found the festival, originally launched in 2009 by e-commerce giant Alibaba, to be a far cry from its past splendor, as sluggish domestic spending forced e-commerce platforms to look beyond China's borders for growth opportunities. 
China's once-glittering Singles' Day shopping festival, traditionally viewed as a bellwether of consumer sentiment, has lost much of its allure this year amid economic headwinds, including a real estate crisis and deflationary pressures. Merchants and consumers alike found the festival, originally launched in 2009 by e-commerce giant Alibaba, to be a far cry from its past splendor, as sluggish domestic spending forced e-commerce platforms to look beyond China's borders for growth opportunities.
