Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
The Latest
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Nexperia Ownership Fight Escalates as Dutch State Seizes Control and Chinese Unit Defies Orders
A power struggle over the Dutch chipmaker Nexperia has erupted into a full-scale diplomatic standoff after the company's Chinese division told employees to ignore directives from its Dutch management, insisting the firm is "a Chinese company." The letter, reported by Dutch broadcaster NOS, comes days after the Netherlands seized control of the semiconductor maker, citing national security concerns. 
A power struggle over the Dutch chipmaker Nexperia has erupted into a full-scale diplomatic standoff after the company's Chinese division told employees to ignore directives from its Dutch management, insisting the firm is "a Chinese company." The letter, reported by Dutch broadcaster NOS, comes days after the Netherlands seized control of the semiconductor maker, citing national security concerns. -
Taiwan Bars Officials, Students from China’s ‘Retrocession’ Events, Accuses Beijing of Historical Distortion
Taiwan has barred its officials, students, and teachers from attending upcoming Chinese events marking the 80th anniversary of the island's so-called "retrocession," accusing Beijing of distorting history to advance its political goal of unification. The decision comes amid heightened cross-strait tensions and follows warnings from Taipei that Beijing is weaponizing historical commemorations to undermine the Republic of China's sovereignty. 
Taiwan has barred its officials, students, and teachers from attending upcoming Chinese events marking the 80th anniversary of the island's so-called "retrocession," accusing Beijing of distorting history to advance its political goal of unification. The decision comes amid heightened cross-strait tensions and follows warnings from Taipei that Beijing is weaponizing historical commemorations to undermine the Republic of China's sovereignty. -
China Expels No. 2 General He Weidong and 8 Others in Sweeping Anti-Corruption Purge Before Key Party Meeting
China has expelled its second-highest ranking general, He Weidong, and eight other senior military officials from the Communist Party and the armed forces in what authorities described as a major anti-corruption move ahead of a key party gathering in Beijing. The Ministry of Defense said Friday that all nine officials "seriously violated Party discipline and are suspected of serious duty-related crimes involving an extremely large amount of money." 
China has expelled its second-highest ranking general, He Weidong, and eight other senior military officials from the Communist Party and the armed forces in what authorities described as a major anti-corruption move ahead of a key party gathering in Beijing. The Ministry of Defense said Friday that all nine officials "seriously violated Party discipline and are suspected of serious duty-related crimes involving an extremely large amount of money." -
China Accuses U.S. of ‘Stoking Panic’ Over Rare Earth Controls as Trade Tensions Escalate
China on Thursday accused the United States of "deliberately stirring up unnecessary misunderstanding and panic" over its new rare earth export controls, rejecting Washington's call to roll back the measures and dismissing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's personal attack on Beijing's chief negotiator. The remarks came amid renewed tension over global supply chains and just weeks before a planned meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. 
China on Thursday accused the United States of "deliberately stirring up unnecessary misunderstanding and panic" over its new rare earth export controls, rejecting Washington's call to roll back the measures and dismissing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's personal attack on Beijing's chief negotiator. The remarks came amid renewed tension over global supply chains and just weeks before a planned meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. -
China Sanctions Five U.S. Units of South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean in Retaliation for Washington’s Shipbuilding Probe
China imposed sanctions Tuesday on five U.S.-based subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean, escalating a trade confrontation tied to a U.S. investigation into Beijing's dominance in global shipbuilding. The move underscores deepening economic rifts as both sides expand port fees and tariffs amid a renewed clash over industrial policy and national security. 
China imposed sanctions Tuesday on five U.S.-based subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean, escalating a trade confrontation tied to a U.S. investigation into Beijing's dominance in global shipbuilding. The move underscores deepening economic rifts as both sides expand port fees and tariffs amid a renewed clash over industrial policy and national security. -
China Vows to 'Fight to the End' After U.S. Accuses Beijing of Harming Global Economy
Tensions between Washington and Beijing escalated this week after China's Commerce Ministry vowed to "fight to the end" in response to U.S. accusations that it is attempting to damage the world economy. The renewed trade clash follows a series of retaliatory tariffs and export restrictions that have reignited fears of a full-scale economic confrontation between the world's two largest economies. 
Tensions between Washington and Beijing escalated this week after China's Commerce Ministry vowed to "fight to the end" in response to U.S. accusations that it is attempting to damage the world economy. The renewed trade clash follows a series of retaliatory tariffs and export restrictions that have reignited fears of a full-scale economic confrontation between the world's two largest economies. -
Kim Jong Un Unveils New Hwasong-20 ICBM at Pyongyang Parade with China and Russia in Attendance
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un showcased what state media called the country's "strongest nuclear strategic weapon system" during a late-night military parade in Pyongyang, unveiling the Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile in front of foreign dignitaries from China, Russia, and Vietnam. 
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un showcased what state media called the country's "strongest nuclear strategic weapon system" during a late-night military parade in Pyongyang, unveiling the Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile in front of foreign dignitaries from China, Russia, and Vietnam. -
China Imposes Retaliatory Port Fees on U.S. Ships as Trade Tensions Escalate
China announced Friday that it will begin charging U.S.-linked vessels for docking at Chinese ports starting October 14, in direct retaliation against new U.S. port fees targeting Chinese ships entering American harbors. The reciprocal measures mark the latest escalation in the two nations' trade and maritime standoff. 
China announced Friday that it will begin charging U.S.-linked vessels for docking at Chinese ports starting October 14, in direct retaliation against new U.S. port fees targeting Chinese ships entering American harbors. The reciprocal measures mark the latest escalation in the two nations' trade and maritime standoff. -
Taiwan Unveils ‘T-Dome’ Air Defense System to Counter China’s Growing Military Threat
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Friday announced plans to build a new multi-layered air defense network known as "T-Dome," part of a sweeping modernization effort to fortify the island against growing Chinese military pressure. The announcement, made during his National Day address in Taipei, underscores Lai's pledge to boost defense spending and accelerate the island's domestic weapons production amid an increasingly volatile cross-strait environment. 
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Friday announced plans to build a new multi-layered air defense network known as "T-Dome," part of a sweeping modernization effort to fortify the island against growing Chinese military pressure. The announcement, made during his National Day address in Taipei, underscores Lai's pledge to boost defense spending and accelerate the island's domestic weapons production amid an increasingly volatile cross-strait environment. -
Chinese Battery Stocks Plunge as Beijing Expands Export Controls on Lithium Technology
Shares of China's leading battery manufacturers tumbled Friday after Beijing announced sweeping new export restrictions on lithium-ion batteries and related materials, tightening its control over technologies crucial to global electric-vehicle and energy-storage industries. 
Shares of China's leading battery manufacturers tumbled Friday after Beijing announced sweeping new export restrictions on lithium-ion batteries and related materials, tightening its control over technologies crucial to global electric-vehicle and energy-storage industries.
