Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
The Latest
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China's Strategic Bet on Open-Source RISC-V Chips Amid US Tech Tensions
China is increasingly investing in open-source chip technology, aiming to diminish its reliance on Western semiconductor standards amid mounting U.S. export controls. 
China is increasingly investing in open-source chip technology, aiming to diminish its reliance on Western semiconductor standards amid mounting U.S. export controls. -
California Faces Severe Storm: Over 800,000 Without Power Amid Flood and Mudslide Warnings
California is currently grappling with a severe atmospheric river storm that has already brought significant rainfall, powerful winds, and caused widespread disruptions across the state. As of Sunday, more than 800,000 residents are without power, facing the compounded threats of "life-threatening" flooding, mudslides, and infrastructural damage. 
California is currently grappling with a severe atmospheric river storm that has already brought significant rainfall, powerful winds, and caused widespread disruptions across the state. As of Sunday, more than 800,000 residents are without power, facing the compounded threats of "life-threatening" flooding, mudslides, and infrastructural damage. -
In Putin's Russia, Trust is Vetted and Assassination Fear Looms Large
Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent campaign events have been marked by an unmistakable air of paranoia, suggesting a deep-seated fear of assassination even in the company of his most "trusted" supporters. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent campaign events have been marked by an unmistakable air of paranoia, suggesting a deep-seated fear of assassination even in the company of his most "trusted" supporters. -
Chinese Man and Mistress Executed for Heinous Murder of His Two Children in Chongqing
A Chinese couple, Zhang Bo and his girlfriend Ye Chengchen, were executed by lethal injection this Wednesday. 
A Chinese couple, Zhang Bo and his girlfriend Ye Chengchen, were executed by lethal injection this Wednesday. -
Hong Kong Court Orders Evergrande Liquidation, Deepening Property Crisis
The Hong Kong High Court's decision to order the liquidation of Evergrande Group, the globe's most indebted real estate developer, has sent ripples through the financial markets, exacerbating concerns over the already fragile state of China's property sector. 
The Hong Kong High Court's decision to order the liquidation of Evergrande Group, the globe's most indebted real estate developer, has sent ripples through the financial markets, exacerbating concerns over the already fragile state of China's property sector. -
China's Central Bank Initiates Monetary Easing to Revive Economy
China's central bank, the People's Bank of China (PBOC), announced a reduction in the reserve ratio requirements for banks by 50 basis points, effective February 5. This policy change is expected to release about 1 trillion yuan ($139.8 billion) in long-term capital into the economy. 
China's central bank, the People's Bank of China (PBOC), announced a reduction in the reserve ratio requirements for banks by 50 basis points, effective February 5. This policy change is expected to release about 1 trillion yuan ($139.8 billion) in long-term capital into the economy. -
China Plans $278 Billion Market Rescue Package Amid Stock Slump
China is considering deploying substantial financial support, with reports indicating a potential infusion of about 2 trillion yuan ($278 billion). 
China is considering deploying substantial financial support, with reports indicating a potential infusion of about 2 trillion yuan ($278 billion). -
Xi Jinping's Anti-Corruption Crusade Intensifies in China's Financial Sector: Reports
Chinese President Xi Jinping's relentless anti-corruption campaign, ongoing for a decade, has now intensified its focus on the finance industry, revealing the depth of the Chinese leader's commitment to purging corruption from the Communist Party and state institutions. 
Chinese President Xi Jinping's relentless anti-corruption campaign, ongoing for a decade, has now intensified its focus on the finance industry, revealing the depth of the Chinese leader's commitment to purging corruption from the Communist Party and state institutions. -
Deadly Landslide in Southwest China: Eight Confirmed Dead, Dozens Missing
In a devastating incident, a landslide in the mountainous region of southwest China's Yunnan province has claimed the lives of at least eight people, with dozens still missing. The tragedy struck the remote Zhenxiong County in the early hours of Monday, burying 18 homes and leading to the evacuation of over 200 residents. 
In a devastating incident, a landslide in the mountainous region of southwest China's Yunnan province has claimed the lives of at least eight people, with dozens still missing. The tragedy struck the remote Zhenxiong County in the early hours of Monday, burying 18 homes and leading to the evacuation of over 200 residents. -
China’s Population Shrinks Again, Hitting Record Low Birth Rate Amid Economic Struggles
China's demographic landscape is undergoing a profound transformation as the country reports its population shrank for the second consecutive year in 2023, a trend that is adding to the challenges faced by the world's second-largest economy. 
China's demographic landscape is undergoing a profound transformation as the country reports its population shrank for the second consecutive year in 2023, a trend that is adding to the challenges faced by the world's second-largest economy.
