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US to Announce Additional $500 Million Defense Boost to Philippines

US to Announce Additional $500 Million Defense Boost to Philippines

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin are in Manila this week to announce a $500 million defense funding to help the Philippines in its deterrence against China.


China and Italy Hopes to Revive Ancient 'Silk Road' Route With New Trade Agreement

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Melon signed a new trade agreement, citing the history of the Silk Road Route despite Italy's exit from the Belt and Road Initiative.

China to Launch World's First Flying Taxi as EHang Seeks Air Operator License

Chinese flying taxi company EHang has moved closer to launching its commercial air mobility services as China's Civil Aviation Administration begins reviewing its air operator certificate application.

China Eyes 'Voluntary and Flexible' Retirement Age Increase to Address Aging Population

China's Communist Party is considering a gradual and flexible increase in the retirement age to address pension system pressures caused by an aging population and declining birth rates.


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China Unaffected by Global Microsoft Outage, Thanks to Local Tech Investment
On July 19, a global Microsoft Windows outage disrupted foreign businesses and luxury hotels, but China’s key infrastructure remained largely unaffected, following the country’s push for tech self-sufficiency.
China Investigates 16 Companies for Illegally Testing Job Seekers with Pregnancy Tests
Investigations are underway into Chinese companies accused of conducting illegal pregnancy tests on job applicants, which contradicts national efforts to address low birth rates.
Xi Jinping's 'Common Prosperity' Plan Forces Hong Kong Employees to Return Their Work Bonuses
Chinese state-backed financial companies in Hong Kong demand employees to return portions of their bonuses, aligning with President Xi Jinping’s ‘common prosperity’ plan to reduce income inequality.
Chinese Carbon Tech Firm XDS Invests on Mark Cavendish’s Cycling Team Astana Qazaqstan
Chinese carbon bicycle technology manufacturer XDS confirmed Monday (July 15) that it will invest in the professional cycling team Astana Qazaqstan.
Robotaxi in China Pushes Local Government to Restrict Traditional Ride-Hailing Taxi
China's push to implement robotaxis gains favor from the public but sparks job security concerns among traditional taxi drivers, especially with Baidu's plan to expand its fully driverless fleet in major cities.
US Sanctions Are Compromising Russian Imports of Chinese Cars
US sanctions have created obstacles for Russian imports of Chinese cars. US sanctions have created obstacles for Russian imports of Chinese cars, which have been crucial for the domestic market in recent years.
Chinese Report Claims Fuel Trucks Used to Transport Cooking Oil
Chinese authorities are reviewing an investigative report which alleged the practice of using fuel tankers to carry cooking oil, rocking the country into a major food safety scandal.
Chinese Firm Under Fire For Confining Employee in Dark Room to Make Him Resign
Guangzhou Duoyi Network Co. Ltd confined an employee, Liu Linzhu, to a dark room without power or communication for four days to pressure him into resigning.
Microsoft Faces Backlash Over iPhone-Only Policy That Bans China Staff from Using Android Phones
In China, Microsoft employees were banned from using Android phones and were forced to use iPhones only as a device, sparking social media backlash due to overreliance on foreign technologies.
China's BYD Plans to Construct $1 Billion EV Factory in Turkey
China-based BYD has committed to constructing a $1 billion assembly plant for electric vehicles (EVs) in Turkey.
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