Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
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Hong Kong Convicts Stand News Editors of Sedition in Historic Press Freedom Case
A Hong Kong court has convicted two former editors of the defunct Stand News media outlet of sedition, marking a historic moment for press freedom in the city. Chung Pui-kuen, former editor-in-chief, and Patrick Lam, former acting editor-in-chief, were found guilty of conspiring to publish seditious content, a charge that has not been seen in Hong Kong's judiciary system since the city's handover from British to Chinese rule in 1997. 
A Hong Kong court has convicted two former editors of the defunct Stand News media outlet of sedition, marking a historic moment for press freedom in the city. Chung Pui-kuen, former editor-in-chief, and Patrick Lam, former acting editor-in-chief, were found guilty of conspiring to publish seditious content, a charge that has not been seen in Hong Kong's judiciary system since the city's handover from British to Chinese rule in 1997. -
U.S. Struggles to Initiate Nuclear Arms Control Dialogue with China Amid Rising Threats
The Biden administration is intensifying efforts to engage China in nuclear arms discussions, though progress remains tentative. This push comes as the United States grapples with China's rapid expansion of its nuclear arsenal, a development that has shifted Washington's strategic focus and sparked a new phase of diplomatic maneuvering. 
The Biden administration is intensifying efforts to engage China in nuclear arms discussions, though progress remains tentative. This push comes as the United States grapples with China's rapid expansion of its nuclear arsenal, a development that has shifted Washington's strategic focus and sparked a new phase of diplomatic maneuvering. -
U.S. Government Funding Spurs Over 1,000 Patents for China-Based Researchers, Sparking National Security Concerns
New data reveals that U.S. government funding has contributed to over 1,000 patents awarded to researchers based in China since 2010. The patents, which cover a range of sensitive fields including biotechnology and semiconductors, have heightened scrutiny of the U.S.-China Science and Technology Agreement, a landmark pact initially established to foster collaboration between the two nations. 
New data reveals that U.S. government funding has contributed to over 1,000 patents awarded to researchers based in China since 2010. The patents, which cover a range of sensitive fields including biotechnology and semiconductors, have heightened scrutiny of the U.S.-China Science and Technology Agreement, a landmark pact initially established to foster collaboration between the two nations. -
U.S. Considers Escorting Philippine Ships Amid South China Sea Tensions
The United States has indicated a willingness to consider escorting Philippine ships in the contested South China Sea, according to Admiral Samuel Paparo, the head of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. This potential move reflects the increasing tensions between Beijing and Manila, underscoring the volatile dynamics in the disputed waters. 
The United States has indicated a willingness to consider escorting Philippine ships in the contested South China Sea, according to Admiral Samuel Paparo, the head of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. This potential move reflects the increasing tensions between Beijing and Manila, underscoring the volatile dynamics in the disputed waters. -
PDD Holdings' $55 Billion Market Crash Reveals Strains in China's E-Commerce Sector
Shares of PDD Holdings Inc., the parent company of the popular online retailer Temu, plummeted nearly 29% on Monday, marking the company's most significant one-day decline since its Nasdaq debut. The stock crash wiped out approximately $55 billion of market value, igniting concerns about the broader health of China's economy and its impact on the e-commerce sector. 
Shares of PDD Holdings Inc., the parent company of the popular online retailer Temu, plummeted nearly 29% on Monday, marking the company's most significant one-day decline since its Nasdaq debut. The stock crash wiped out approximately $55 billion of market value, igniting concerns about the broader health of China's economy and its impact on the e-commerce sector. -
Japan Scrambles Jets as Chinese Reconnaissance Plane Breaches Airspace Over Danjo Islands
A Chinese military reconnaissance aircraft breached Japanese airspace on Monday, marking the first such incident in recent history. The Chinese Y-9 electronic intelligence plane entered Japanese airspace over the Danjo Islands in the East China Sea, located to the west of Kyushu, Japan's southern island. 
A Chinese military reconnaissance aircraft breached Japanese airspace on Monday, marking the first such incident in recent history. The Chinese Y-9 electronic intelligence plane entered Japanese airspace over the Danjo Islands in the East China Sea, located to the west of Kyushu, Japan's southern island. -
IBM Shuts Down China R&D Team Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions, Relocates Jobs to India
International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) has announced the closure of its hardware research and development (R&D) team in China, a move affecting fewer than 1,000 employees. This decision is the latest in a series of strategic withdrawals by U.S. tech companies from China, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions, increased local competition, and a shifting economic landscape. 
International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) has announced the closure of its hardware research and development (R&D) team in China, a move affecting fewer than 1,000 employees. This decision is the latest in a series of strategic withdrawals by U.S. tech companies from China, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions, increased local competition, and a shifting economic landscape. -
Canada Slaps 100% Tariff on Chinese Electric Vehicles Amid Growing Trade Tensions
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that Canada will impose a 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs). The move, aimed at protecting Canada's burgeoning EV industry, brings the country in line with similar actions being taken by the United States and the European Union against what they describe as unfairly state-subsidized Chinese imports. 
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that Canada will impose a 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs). The move, aimed at protecting Canada's burgeoning EV industry, brings the country in line with similar actions being taken by the United States and the European Union against what they describe as unfairly state-subsidized Chinese imports. -
Philippines and China Trade Blame After High-Stakes Collision Near Disputed Shoal in South China Sea
The Philippines and China again found themselves at odds over a maritime incident near the disputed Sabina Shoal. On Sunday, a Philippine resupply mission for its fishermen turned into a confrontation with Chinese vessels, further straining the fragile relationship between the two nations despite recent efforts to rebuild trust. 
The Philippines and China again found themselves at odds over a maritime incident near the disputed Sabina Shoal. On Sunday, a Philippine resupply mission for its fishermen turned into a confrontation with Chinese vessels, further straining the fragile relationship between the two nations despite recent efforts to rebuild trust. -
China Condemns U.S. Sanctions on Firms Over Russia Ties, Promises Retaliation
China has sharply criticized the United States after the Biden administration added dozens of Chinese companies to its export control list, accusing them of aiding Russia's military efforts in Ukraine. The move, which targets 42 Chinese entities among a total of 105 firms from various countries, has further strained the already tense relations between the world's two largest economies. 
China has sharply criticized the United States after the Biden administration added dozens of Chinese companies to its export control list, accusing them of aiding Russia's military efforts in Ukraine. The move, which targets 42 Chinese entities among a total of 105 firms from various countries, has further strained the already tense relations between the world's two largest economies.
