Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
The Latest
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Country Garden Faces Financial Strain, Misses Bond Coupon Payment Amid China's Housing Slump
Country Garden Holdings Co., a significant player in China's real estate industry, is grappling with severe financial difficulties, underscored by its failure to fulfill a coupon payment on a yuan-denominated bond. 
Country Garden Holdings Co., a significant player in China's real estate industry, is grappling with severe financial difficulties, underscored by its failure to fulfill a coupon payment on a yuan-denominated bond. -
China Warns US TikTok Ban Would Be 'Act of Bullying' and Backfire on America
China has described a potential TikTok ban in the United States as "an act of bullying" that would ultimately backfire on America, just hours before the House of Representatives is set to vote on legislation that would force the popular short video app's Chinese owner ByteDance to sell the company or face being barred in the US. 
China has described a potential TikTok ban in the United States as "an act of bullying" that would ultimately backfire on America, just hours before the House of Representatives is set to vote on legislation that would force the popular short video app's Chinese owner ByteDance to sell the company or face being barred in the US. -
U.S. Intelligence Warns of Potential Chinese Influence Through TikTok in 2024 Elections
During a recent House of Representatives intelligence committee hearing, U.S. Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines addressed the growing concerns surrounding TikTok, the popular social media app owned by Chinese company ByteDance. 
During a recent House of Representatives intelligence committee hearing, U.S. Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines addressed the growing concerns surrounding TikTok, the popular social media app owned by Chinese company ByteDance. -
TikTok Fires Back at House China Committee, Defends User Engagement in Anti-Ban Campaign
TikTok has issued a forceful response to a letter from the House China Select Committee, defending its right to engage users in advocating against a fast-moving House bill that could lead to a ban of the Chinese-owned app in the United States. 
TikTok has issued a forceful response to a letter from the House China Select Committee, defending its right to engage users in advocating against a fast-moving House bill that could lead to a ban of the Chinese-owned app in the United States. -
China Slams US Trade Controls, Demands UN Membership for Palestine
China's top diplomat, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, has lashed out at the United States for its "bewildering" trade policy and accused Washington of "devising various tactics to suppress China" during a news conference on the sidelines of a political gathering in Beijing. Wang's comments come as China champions high-tech development in the face of mounting curbs from the US. 
China's top diplomat, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, has lashed out at the United States for its "bewildering" trade policy and accused Washington of "devising various tactics to suppress China" during a news conference on the sidelines of a political gathering in Beijing. Wang's comments come as China champions high-tech development in the face of mounting curbs from the US. -
China's Leaders Map Policy Course Toward Challenging Ambitious 5% Growth Goal
China set an economic growth target of around 5% for this year and mapped out a policy course aimed at fortifying its military capabilities, developing advanced technology, and buoying consumer spending in a bid to hit that ambitious goal. 
China set an economic growth target of around 5% for this year and mapped out a policy course aimed at fortifying its military capabilities, developing advanced technology, and buoying consumer spending in a bid to hit that ambitious goal. -
China Sets Bold 2024 Goals Amid Global Scrutiny: High Stakes in Tech and Defense, But Where Are the Reforms?
In a pivotal address to the National People's Congress, Premier Li Qiang unveiled China's economic strategy for 2024, spotlighting technology advancements and a significant military budget hike. Despite setting a robust growth target of around 5%, the plan reveals a cautious approach towards the much-anticipated reforms sought by international investors and businesses. 
In a pivotal address to the National People's Congress, Premier Li Qiang unveiled China's economic strategy for 2024, spotlighting technology advancements and a significant military budget hike. Despite setting a robust growth target of around 5%, the plan reveals a cautious approach towards the much-anticipated reforms sought by international investors and businesses. -
Malaysia
A decade after the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, the Malaysian government is reportedly in renewed discussions to launch another search operation for the missing aircraft. 
A decade after the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, the Malaysian government is reportedly in renewed discussions to launch another search operation for the missing aircraft. -
China Cancels Decades-Old Premier Press Tradition
China's Premier Li Qiang will forego the annual press conference that traditionally follows the close of the National People's Congress (NPC) session. China's Premier Li Qiang will forego the annual press conference that traditionally follows the close of the National People's Congress (NPC) session. -
China Sets Stage for Economic Revival with Key Policy Meetings Ahead
As China gears up for its pivotal "Two Sessions" policy meetings, the global markets are on high alert for Beijing's strategy to rejuvenate the nation's faltering economy. Amid escalating economic challenges, including tightened consumer spending and the property sector's instability, the Chinese government has unveiled plans to stimulate investment and consumer spending through large-scale equipment upgrades and promoting the sale of consumer goods. 
As China gears up for its pivotal "Two Sessions" policy meetings, the global markets are on high alert for Beijing's strategy to rejuvenate the nation's faltering economy. Amid escalating economic challenges, including tightened consumer spending and the property sector's instability, the Chinese government has unveiled plans to stimulate investment and consumer spending through large-scale equipment upgrades and promoting the sale of consumer goods.
