By Mei-Ling Chen
Shanghai-based correspondent covering Chinese politics, economy, cross-Strait relations and the Party apparatus.
Taiwan Busts Smuggling Ring Using Japan Route to Ship Nvidia AI Chips to China
Taiwanese prosecutors busted a smuggling ring that used Japan as a transit point to funnel Super Micro servers loaded with restricted Nvidia
White House Intervened for $620M Pentagon Loan to Firm Tied to Donald Trump Jr.
The Pentagon awarded a $620 million loan to Vulcan Elements, a startup tied to Donald Trump Jr., after White House adviser Peter Navarro int
Tehran's Billboard Propaganda: From Persian Myth to Epstein References
Iran's state-sponsored billboards in Tehran serve as a dual-purpose propaganda tool, targeting both local and global audiences. They weave t
China's New Import Rules Reshape Agricultural Supply Chains Across Asia
China's updated import rules are restructuring agricultural supply chains across Asia. Brazil and Thailand thrive with compliance, while Vie
Beijing's Diplomatic Surge: Visibility Without Real Influence
A flurry of state visits to Beijing has positioned China as a global diplomatic hub. But analysts argue the optics mask limited influence on
US and China Intensify Quantum Race with Competing Investment Drives
Shares of Chinese quantum computing firms surged after the US announced a $2 billion funding package for nine American companies. Beijing is
Resource Dominance Reshapes Trump's Strategy Toward China
The Trump-Xi summit revealed a new era of resource diplomacy, with China agreeing to buy US$17 billion in US agricultural products annually.
Xi Jinping's Endorsement of MAGA Signals Strategic Shift in US-China Relations
Xi Jinping openly endorsed the MAGA movement during a state banquet, comparing it to China's national rejuvenation. This unprecedented prais
Xi Jinping's Patient Strategy Reshapes Global Power Dynamics
Xi Jinping's strategic patience has positioned China as the central node in global power dynamics, with both Russia and the US seeking Beiji
Two-State Solution for Israel-Palestine: Washington's Ritual Without Reality
The two-state solution remains Washington's diplomatic mantra, but settlements, political shifts, and demographic realities have made partit
Beijing Blocks Nvidia's RTX 5090D V2 to Boost Domestic Chip Makers
Beijing has banned imports of Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5090D V2, a card tailored for the Chinese market. The move aims to boost domestic rivals
China and Russia: A Strategic Partnership Strained by Mutual Suspicion
Russia publicly criticizes China for not fully committing to their strategic partnership. Beijing is uneasy about Moscow's growing ties with