Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
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Catastrophic Highway Collapse in Southern China Results in 48 Fatalities Amid Heavy Rains
the collapse of a section of the Meizhou-Dabu Expressway early Wednesday has led to the death of 48 people, with 30 others injured. The collapse, which occurred during the peak travel period of the five-day May Day holiday, saw vehicles plummet down a steep embankment, compounding the national tragedy. 
the collapse of a section of the Meizhou-Dabu Expressway early Wednesday has led to the death of 48 people, with 30 others injured. The collapse, which occurred during the peak travel period of the five-day May Day holiday, saw vehicles plummet down a steep embankment, compounding the national tragedy. -
US Imposes Sanctions on Chinese Firms for Supporting Russia's Military Amid Ukraine War
The United States has imposed a new round of sanctions targeting more than 300 entities, including over a dozen Chinese companies, for their alleged support of Russia's military and defense industry amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. 
The United States has imposed a new round of sanctions targeting more than 300 entities, including over a dozen Chinese companies, for their alleged support of Russia's military and defense industry amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. -
Catastrophic Highway Collapse in Southern China Results in 24 Fatalities
A section of a highway in Meizhou city, Guangdong province, southern China, tragically collapsed, causing vehicles to plunge and resulting in at least 24 deaths. This catastrophic incident underscores ongoing concerns about infrastructure safety in regions prone to extreme weather conditions. A section of a highway in Meizhou city, Guangdong province, southern China, tragically collapsed, causing vehicles to plunge and resulting in at least 24 deaths. This catastrophic incident underscores ongoing concerns about infrastructure safety in regions prone to extreme weather conditions. -
Philippine Vessels Damaged by Chinese Water Cannons in Latest South China Sea Clash
In a recent escalation of tensions in the South China Sea, the Philippines has accused China's coast guard of damaging two of its vessels near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, rejecting Beijing's claim that it had expelled the ships from the area. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, has further strained the already tense relationship between the two countries over the strategically important waterway. 
In a recent escalation of tensions in the South China Sea, the Philippines has accused China's coast guard of damaging two of its vessels near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, rejecting Beijing's claim that it had expelled the ships from the area. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, has further strained the already tense relationship between the two countries over the strategically important waterway. -
Aldi Thrives Globally with Low-Cost Strategy
Amid a chaotic retail battle, German supermarket chain Aldi, known colloquially as the "poor man's supermarket," has been successfully expanding worldwide with a low-cost strategy since its inception in 1913. When Aldi entered the Chinese market in 2017, it rebranded itself as a boutique supermarket targeting the middle class. 
Amid a chaotic retail battle, German supermarket chain Aldi, known colloquially as the "poor man's supermarket," has been successfully expanding worldwide with a low-cost strategy since its inception in 1913. When Aldi entered the Chinese market in 2017, it rebranded itself as a boutique supermarket targeting the middle class. -
China Warns of Countermeasures Following Biden's Signing of Taiwan and TikTok Bills
Following President Joe Biden's recent signing of legislation aimed at bolstering Taiwan's defenses and enforcing divestiture from TikTok by its Chinese owners, China has signaled potential retaliatory actions. The new U.S. laws, which also include significant military aid to Ukraine and Israel, have escalated tensions, prompting a stern response from Beijing. 
Following President Joe Biden's recent signing of legislation aimed at bolstering Taiwan's defenses and enforcing divestiture from TikTok by its Chinese owners, China has signaled potential retaliatory actions. The new U.S. laws, which also include significant military aid to Ukraine and Israel, have escalated tensions, prompting a stern response from Beijing. -
Blinken Meets with China's President Xi Amid Growing Tensions Over Ukraine, Taiwan, and Trade
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top officials in Beijing on Friday, as the two nations grapple with a range of contentious issues that have strained their relationship. 
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top officials in Beijing on Friday, as the two nations grapple with a range of contentious issues that have strained their relationship. -
Blinken's Mission to Navigate US-China Ties Amid Taiwan, Russia, and Economic Challenges
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Shanghai on Wednesday, marking another high-level contact between the United States and China as the two global rivals seek to stabilize their strained relationship. While the visit signals a steadier footing for U.S.-China ties, a daunting array of unresolved issues threatens to undermine the progress made in recent months. 
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Shanghai on Wednesday, marking another high-level contact between the United States and China as the two global rivals seek to stabilize their strained relationship. While the visit signals a steadier footing for U.S.-China ties, a daunting array of unresolved issues threatens to undermine the progress made in recent months. -
Potential Buyers Line Up as TikTok Faces Forced Sale, but Challenges Loom
As the clock ticks for TikTok to find a new owner following President Joe Biden's signing of legislation that would ban the app in the United States unless its Chinese parent, ByteDance, sells it, a handful of American finance and tech tycoons are gearing up for multi-billion dollar bids. However, potential buyers face formidable obstacles in prying TikTok from ByteDance's hands and into American ownership. 
As the clock ticks for TikTok to find a new owner following President Joe Biden's signing of legislation that would ban the app in the United States unless its Chinese parent, ByteDance, sells it, a handful of American finance and tech tycoons are gearing up for multi-billion dollar bids. However, potential buyers face formidable obstacles in prying TikTok from ByteDance's hands and into American ownership. -
Chinese Exporters Confident Despite U.S. Tariff Threats Amid Strong International Demand
The Canton Fair, China's largest trade event held in Guangzhou, has recently become a vivid display of the resilience and adaptability of Chinese exporters amid escalating global trade tensions. Despite the looming threat of increased U.S. tariffs, international buyers are flocking to the fair, drawn by the unbeatable prices and quality offered by Chinese products. 
The Canton Fair, China's largest trade event held in Guangzhou, has recently become a vivid display of the resilience and adaptability of Chinese exporters amid escalating global trade tensions. Despite the looming threat of increased U.S. tariffs, international buyers are flocking to the fair, drawn by the unbeatable prices and quality offered by Chinese products.
