Asia
Japan approves long-range weapons to counter growing threats from rivals
World
December 17, 2022
Japan approves long-range weapons to counter growing threats from rivals
Tokyo CNN — Japan on Friday unveiled a new national security plan that signals the country’s biggest military buildup since…
5 key takeaways from Xi’s trip to Saudi Arabia
Middle East
December 11, 2022
5 key takeaways from Xi’s trip to Saudi Arabia
Abu Dhabi CNN — Years of progressing ties between oil-wealthy Saudi Arabia and China, an economic giant in the east,…
Saudi Arabia and China will align on everything from security to oil, but agree not to interfere on domestic issues
Middle East
December 10, 2022
Saudi Arabia and China will align on everything from security to oil, but agree not to interfere on domestic issues
China and Saudi Arabia expressed aligned policies on a range of areas from security to oil in a joint statement…
As the world courts TSMC, Taiwan worries about losing its ‘silicon shield’
World
December 10, 2022
As the world courts TSMC, Taiwan worries about losing its ‘silicon shield’
Hong Kong CNN — Semiconductor giant TSMC was feted this week by US President Joe Biden and Apple CEO Tim…
Saudi’s MBS rolls out the red carpet for China’s Xi, in a not too subtle message to Biden
Middle East
December 7, 2022
Saudi’s MBS rolls out the red carpet for China’s Xi, in a not too subtle message to Biden
When Chinese President Xi Jinping lands in Riyadh in the coming hours Saudi leaders are expected to receive him with…
Foxconn says it’s restoring production at the world’s largest iPhone factory
Technology
December 5, 2022
Foxconn says it’s restoring production at the world’s largest iPhone factory
Hong Kong CNN Business — Apple supplier Foxconn says it is “gradually” restoring production capacity at its sprawling campus in…
Philippines will explore for oil in South China Sea even without a deal with Beijing: Marcos
World
December 4, 2022
Philippines will explore for oil in South China Sea even without a deal with Beijing: Marcos
The Philippines must find a way to explore for oil and gas in the South China Sea even without a…
Higher Education Min.: China offering scholarships for Egyptian students
Egypt
December 3, 2022
Higher Education Min.: China offering scholarships for Egyptian students
Higher Education Minister Ayman Ashour reviewed a report presented by Chairman of the cultural sector Ashraf Azazi on scholarships offered…
China’s Xi acknowledges Covid frustration caused protests and hints at relaxing rules, EU official says
World
December 3, 2022
China’s Xi acknowledges Covid frustration caused protests and hints at relaxing rules, EU official says
CNN — Chinese President Xi Jinping has acknowledged the frustration within China amid his government’s unrelenting zero-Covid strategy, a European…
China to punish internet users for ‘liking’ posts in crackdown after zero-Covid protests
Technology
November 30, 2022
China to punish internet users for ‘liking’ posts in crackdown after zero-Covid protests
Hong Kong CNN Business — Internet users in China will soon be held liable for liking posts deemed illegal or…