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U.S. and China in Undersea Espionage Race Amid Rising Tensions - Report
In the midst of escalating geopolitical tensions, the United States is embarking on its most significant overhaul of its secretive undersea surveillance network since the Cold War's conclusion. This move is a strategic counter to China's burgeoning submarine capabilities and its own maritime surveillance ambitions. 
In the midst of escalating geopolitical tensions, the United States is embarking on its most significant overhaul of its secretive undersea surveillance network since the Cold War's conclusion. This move is a strategic counter to China's burgeoning submarine capabilities and its own maritime surveillance ambitions. -
EU-China Relations: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities
The Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI) between the EU and China is currently under "reassessment," given the changing global landscape and the myriad challenges both parties face. This was conveyed by the EU Ambassador to China, Jorge Toledo Albinana, on September 21 at a forum organized by the Center for China and Globalization (CCG). He mentioned that despite the uncertainties, there will be numerous high-level dialogues and visits between the EU and China in the coming days. 
The Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI) between the EU and China is currently under "reassessment," given the changing global landscape and the myriad challenges both parties face. This was conveyed by the EU Ambassador to China, Jorge Toledo Albinana, on September 21 at a forum organized by the Center for China and Globalization (CCG). He mentioned that despite the uncertainties, there will be numerous high-level dialogues and visits between the EU and China in the coming days. -
China's Tourists Shift from Overseas Shopping Sprees to Domestic Spending
Hopes of a tourism retail revival after a three-year hiatus have been dashed for overseas brands banking on a surge of Chinese consumers. 
Hopes of a tourism retail revival after a three-year hiatus have been dashed for overseas brands banking on a surge of Chinese consumers. -
Alzheimer's in China: A Rising Trend Among Younger Populations
On September 21, 2023, the world marked the 30th "World Alzheimer's Day." Currently, China is home to approximately 10 million Alzheimer's patients, the highest number globally. As the aging population grows, the incidence of dementia, primarily Alzheimer's disease, continues to rise. 
On September 21, 2023, the world marked the 30th "World Alzheimer's Day." Currently, China is home to approximately 10 million Alzheimer's patients, the highest number globally. As the aging population grows, the incidence of dementia, primarily Alzheimer's disease, continues to rise. -
Biden and Netanyahu's Meeting: Mutual Praises or Strategic Interests?
During the 78th United Nations General Assembly on September 20, U.S. President Joe Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York. The two leaders discussed a range of bilateral, regional, and global issues of mutual concern. Biden emphasized that the U.S.-Israel relationship should be built on the foundation of "shared democratic values." 
During the 78th United Nations General Assembly on September 20, U.S. President Joe Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York. The two leaders discussed a range of bilateral, regional, and global issues of mutual concern. Biden emphasized that the U.S.-Israel relationship should be built on the foundation of "shared democratic values." -
Hunter Biden's In-Person Arraignment on Gun Charges Sparks Debate on Special Treatment
In a recent development, Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, has been ordered to appear in person for his arraignment on federal gun charges. The decision was made by U.S. Magistrate Judge Christopher Burke, who denied Biden's request to conduct the hearing remotely via video conference. 
In a recent development, Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, has been ordered to appear in person for his arraignment on federal gun charges. The decision was made by U.S. Magistrate Judge Christopher Burke, who denied Biden's request to conduct the hearing remotely via video conference. -
Trump Skips Second Republican Debate, Sparks Controversy
In a move that has ignited a flurry of reactions, former U.S. President Donald Trump has opted out of the second Republican debate scheduled for next week in California. Instead, the 77-year-old former commander-in-chief has chosen to head to Detroit, Michigan, where he plans to engage with both current and former union members, according to inside sources. 
In a move that has ignited a flurry of reactions, former U.S. President Donald Trump has opted out of the second Republican debate scheduled for next week in California. Instead, the 77-year-old former commander-in-chief has chosen to head to Detroit, Michigan, where he plans to engage with both current and former union members, according to inside sources. -
Putin and Xi Set to Meet in Beijing in October, Signaling Strengthened Ties Amid Global Tensions
In a move that underscores the deepening ties between two of the world's most influential leaders, Russian President Vladimir Putin is slated to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing this October. This announcement, made by Russian officials on Tuesday, marks Putin's first known international trip since the controversial arrest warrant was issued against him over the deportation of children from Ukraine. 
In a move that underscores the deepening ties between two of the world's most influential leaders, Russian President Vladimir Putin is slated to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing this October. This announcement, made by Russian officials on Tuesday, marks Putin's first known international trip since the controversial arrest warrant was issued against him over the deportation of children from Ukraine. -
South Korean Political Showdown: President Approves Arrest of Fasting Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung
South Korea's political scene has intensified following the government's tacit approval of Japan's decision to release treated radioactive water into the sea, aligning itself closer to the U.S. 
South Korea's political scene has intensified following the government's tacit approval of Japan's decision to release treated radioactive water into the sea, aligning itself closer to the U.S. -
China Expresses Discontent After German Foreign Minister Labels Xi Jinping a 'Dictator'
In a recent diplomatic tussle, China has lodged a formal complaint with Germany after the German Foreign Minister, Annalena Baerbock, labeled Chinese President Xi Jinping as a "dictator." The Chinese foreign ministry, in its statement on Monday, termed the label "absurd" and described it as an "open political provocation." 
In a recent diplomatic tussle, China has lodged a formal complaint with Germany after the German Foreign Minister, Annalena Baerbock, labeled Chinese President Xi Jinping as a "dictator." The Chinese foreign ministry, in its statement on Monday, termed the label "absurd" and described it as an "open political provocation."
