Lately, several countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the US, have started sounding the alarm about a hacking campaign targeting telecommunications systems. The group named Salt Typhoon, which some suspect is backed by the Chinese government, has been trying to sneak into mobile n
China’s not happy, and they’re showing it. Recently, they imposed sanctions on 13 U. S. companies. Why? The U. S. just sold $385 million worth of weapons to Taiwan. These aren’t any regular weapons—they’re upgrades for Taiwan’s F-16 jets and their communication systems. China’s upset because they be
Michael Douglas, the acclaimed actor now in his 80s, has earned the title of "legendary" through his impressive career in Hollywood and notable activism. His journey to nuclear disarmament activism began with the 1979 film, "The China Syndrome, " which eerily foreshadowed the real-life Three Mile Is
The NBA is making a comeback in China, with the Brooklyn Nets leading the charge. The team, owned by Joe Tsai, who hails from Taiwan and is the chairman of Alibaba, will face the Phoenix Suns in Macao next October. This marks the NBA's first games in China since 2019. The league's relationship with
Taiwan's President Ching-te Lai made a few calls while on a tour of the Pacific region. He was in Guam, his second stop after Hawaii and a couple of other islands. The calls were with some big shots in the U. S. Congress, including the leaders from both sides of the aisle – House Speaker Mike Johnso
General Motors, a big US car company, just took a massive $5bn hit because of its businesses in China. This is a big deal because China used to be their largest market. They said the losses came from changes in their business plans and some restructuring. This isn't great news for GM, as it means th
In the South China Sea, Chinese coast guard boats backed by navy ships performed aggressive actions against Philippine patrol vessels. They fired high-pressure water cannons, blocked paths, and even sideswiped one boat, named BRP Datu Pagbuaya. This incident restarted tensions after a brief pause du
Let's talk about China's recent move to ban exports of certain high-tech materials to the US. This decision came in response to the US adding more Chinese companies to its export control list. The materials in question are gallium, germanium, antimony, and super-hard stuff like diamonds. These are c
Imagine this: farmers checking crop prices on their smartphones, students attending virtual classes in remote villages, and patients consulting doctors online. This isn't a futuristic fantasy, but the reality in China's rural areas. The Chinese government has made it a priority to bring digital life
In a surprising move, the US has put new rules in place to block China from getting advanced chip technology. This is happening right before a new US president takes office. The US is worried that China might use these chips to make better weapons and AI systems. China's leader, Xi Jinping, wants Ch
