Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
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Kim Jong Un’s Daughter Groomed for Leadership Amid Health Concerns
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter, Ju Ae, is reportedly being groomed to succeed him, according to South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS). The news, revealed during a briefing to South Korean lawmakers, highlights the strategic importance of succession planning in one of the world's most secretive regimes. However, the NIS also cautioned that the selection is not final, and Kim could ultimately choose another successor. 
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter, Ju Ae, is reportedly being groomed to succeed him, according to South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS). The news, revealed during a briefing to South Korean lawmakers, highlights the strategic importance of succession planning in one of the world's most secretive regimes. However, the NIS also cautioned that the selection is not final, and Kim could ultimately choose another successor. -
Erdogan Threatens Military Intervention in Israel Amid Escalating Tensions Over Gaza
President Tayyip Erdogan has signaled that Turkey might intervene in Israel to support Palestinians, drawing parallels to Turkish military actions in Libya and Nagorno-Karabakh. Speaking at a meeting of his ruling AK Party in Rize, Erdogan condemned Israel's offensive in Gaza and suggested that Turkey could take similar steps as it did in previous conflicts. 
President Tayyip Erdogan has signaled that Turkey might intervene in Israel to support Palestinians, drawing parallels to Turkish military actions in Libya and Nagorno-Karabakh. Speaking at a meeting of his ruling AK Party in Rize, Erdogan condemned Israel's offensive in Gaza and suggested that Turkey could take similar steps as it did in previous conflicts. -
Soaring Prices Slash China's Gold Jewelry Sales by 26% in H1 2023
On July 28, the China Gold Association reported that China's gold consumption for the first half of the year totaled 523.753 tons, marking a 5.61% year-over-year decline. Gold jewelry consumption fell by 26.68% compared to the same period last year, while consumption of gold bars and coins surged by 46.02%. According to media estimates, this data implies that second-quarter gold jewelry purchases plummeted by 52%. 
On July 28, the China Gold Association reported that China's gold consumption for the first half of the year totaled 523.753 tons, marking a 5.61% year-over-year decline. Gold jewelry consumption fell by 26.68% compared to the same period last year, while consumption of gold bars and coins surged by 46.02%. According to media estimates, this data implies that second-quarter gold jewelry purchases plummeted by 52%. -
Blinken Warns China Over Taiwan and Russia Support in High-Stakes Laos Meeting
In a crucial meeting on the sidelines of a regional summit in Vientiane, Laos, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi tackled a series of contentious issues, including Taiwan, China's support for Russia in the Ukraine conflict, and maritime tensions in the South China Sea. 
In a crucial meeting on the sidelines of a regional summit in Vientiane, Laos, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi tackled a series of contentious issues, including Taiwan, China's support for Russia in the Ukraine conflict, and maritime tensions in the South China Sea. -
TikTok Faces Potential U.S. Ban Over Allegations of Data Manipulation by Chinese Government
The Justice Department has intensified its scrutiny of TikTok, accusing the popular social media platform and its Beijing-based parent company, ByteDance, of collecting extensive data on American users, including views on sensitive issues such as abortion, gun control, and religion. In a detailed court filing late Friday, government lawyers argued that TikTok's data practices pose a significant threat to U.S. national security. 
The Justice Department has intensified its scrutiny of TikTok, accusing the popular social media platform and its Beijing-based parent company, ByteDance, of collecting extensive data on American users, including views on sensitive issues such as abortion, gun control, and religion. In a detailed court filing late Friday, government lawyers argued that TikTok's data practices pose a significant threat to U.S. national security. -
Typhoon Gaemi Batters China After Devastating Taiwan and the Philippines
Typhoon Gaemi, the most powerful storm to hit China this year, unleashed its fury on the coastal Fujian province on Friday, bringing heavy rains and fierce winds. The typhoon, which has already caused significant destruction in Taiwan and the Philippines, is now advancing into China's densely populated interior. 
Typhoon Gaemi, the most powerful storm to hit China this year, unleashed its fury on the coastal Fujian province on Friday, bringing heavy rains and fierce winds. The typhoon, which has already caused significant destruction in Taiwan and the Philippines, is now advancing into China's densely populated interior. -
Apple Ousted from Top Five Smartphone Vendors in China
Apple Inc. has lost its foothold among the top five smartphone vendors in China for the first time in four years, according to recent data from market trackers IDC and Canalys. The drop comes as domestic companies like Huawei Technologies Co. and others have surged ahead, marking a significant shift in the competitive landscape of the world's largest smartphone market. 
Apple Inc. has lost its foothold among the top five smartphone vendors in China for the first time in four years, according to recent data from market trackers IDC and Canalys. The drop comes as domestic companies like Huawei Technologies Co. and others have surged ahead, marking a significant shift in the competitive landscape of the world's largest smartphone market. -
Typhoon Gaemi Wreaks Havoc: 25 Dead in Taiwan and the Philippines as Storm Hits China
Typhoon Gaemi has left a path of devastation in its wake as it slammed into China's southeastern coast on Thursday evening. The powerful storm, which had earlier battered Taiwan and the Philippines, has resulted in significant casualties and widespread destruction. 
Typhoon Gaemi has left a path of devastation in its wake as it slammed into China's southeastern coast on Thursday evening. The powerful storm, which had earlier battered Taiwan and the Philippines, has resulted in significant casualties and widespread destruction. -
Honda to Shut Down and Halt Production at Two Chinese Plants Amid EV Transition
Honda Motor Co. has announced plans to close a vehicle assembly plant in China and halt production at another. The decision comes as the Japanese automaker faces intensifying competition from domestic Chinese brands in the world's largest auto market. 
Honda Motor Co. has announced plans to close a vehicle assembly plant in China and halt production at another. The decision comes as the Japanese automaker faces intensifying competition from domestic Chinese brands in the world's largest auto market. -
Hong Kong Court Rules Against Jimmy Lai’s Bid to Dismiss National Security Charges
In a significant legal development, a Hong Kong court dismissed Jimmy Lai's bid to end his high-profile national security trial. The court ruled on Thursday that the prosecution had presented sufficient evidence to proceed with all charges against Lai, the founder of the now-defunct pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily. 
In a significant legal development, a Hong Kong court dismissed Jimmy Lai's bid to end his high-profile national security trial. The court ruled on Thursday that the prosecution had presented sufficient evidence to proceed with all charges against Lai, the founder of the now-defunct pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily.
