Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
The Latest
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Meizu Goes "All in AI" After Exiting Smartphone Market
Meizu, a once-dominant force in the Chinese smartphone industry, has announced its departure from traditional smartphone manufacturing to embrace a future centered around Artificial Intelligence (AI). This "All in AI" approach signifies a profound reorientation of Meizu's business model and technological focus, aiming to position the company at the vanguard of AI-driven innovations. 
Meizu, a once-dominant force in the Chinese smartphone industry, has announced its departure from traditional smartphone manufacturing to embrace a future centered around Artificial Intelligence (AI). This "All in AI" approach signifies a profound reorientation of Meizu's business model and technological focus, aiming to position the company at the vanguard of AI-driven innovations. -
Chinese EVs Gain Ground in Europe, Challenging Auto Industry Giants
The electric vehicle (EV) market in Europe is witnessing a significant shift as Chinese automakers, leveraging their success in the domestic market, are making notable inroads into the continent, challenging traditional European car manufacturers. 
The electric vehicle (EV) market in Europe is witnessing a significant shift as Chinese automakers, leveraging their success in the domestic market, are making notable inroads into the continent, challenging traditional European car manufacturers. -
German Chemical Giant BASF to Exit Xinjiang Ventures Amid Human Rights Abuse Allegations
BASF, the German chemical conglomerate, announced its decision to divest from two joint ventures in Xinjiang, China, amidst rising concerns over alleged human rights abuses linked to its local partner, Xinjiang Markor Chemical Industry Co. 
BASF, the German chemical conglomerate, announced its decision to divest from two joint ventures in Xinjiang, China, amidst rising concerns over alleged human rights abuses linked to its local partner, Xinjiang Markor Chemical Industry Co. -
Poland Is Ready For War with Russia
As tensions along the Eastern European front continue to escalate, Poland's Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz has issued a stark warning about the imminent threat of war with Russia, 
As tensions along the Eastern European front continue to escalate, Poland's Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz has issued a stark warning about the imminent threat of war with Russia, -
'Broker Butcher' Wu Qing Takes Helm of China's Securities Regulatory Commission
China has initiated a significant shakeup at the helm of its securities regulatory body, appointing Wu Qing as the new chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) amid ongoing volatility in the nation's stock markets. 
China has initiated a significant shakeup at the helm of its securities regulatory body, appointing Wu Qing as the new chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) amid ongoing volatility in the nation's stock markets. -
Stock Market Turmoil Drives Chinese Protesters to US Embassy Weibo Account
Chinese citizens have turned to the US Embassy in Beijing's Weibo account, employing it as a platform to articulate their discontent amidst the nation's stock market turmoil and broader economic distress. 
Chinese citizens have turned to the US Embassy in Beijing's Weibo account, employing it as a platform to articulate their discontent amidst the nation's stock market turmoil and broader economic distress. -
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.
