SHOCKING: 2 | Mind Blowing Facts

Lack of transparency in what space weapons nations are pursuing and even on what's already in orbit

The United States military recently confirmed that the U.S. has deployed weapons in space

The Independent UK · Oct 5

China’s loss could be India’s gain as Japan Inc sours on China

Japanese companies are reducing their presence in China due to rising competition and geopolitical tensions. They are now considering investment opportunities in India, which offers a large domestic market. Japanese financial institutions are also expanding their operations in India and viewing it as a promising destination. While Japan is diversifying…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

Germany and France agree new trade tool to counter China

Paris and Berlin call for a new EU "systemic reaction" tool that would let Brussels move fast to counter China-driven market distortions, as well as retaliation planning and a revamp of trade defence tools.

Euronews · Oct 5

Daily doses of ‘digital ibuprofen’: how burnt-out Chinese youth soothe their anxieties

In China, young people are encountering myriad challenges, from societal pressures around success to existing in a highly surveilled society, that have made them turn to the internet in search of a balm to soothe their pain. What has emerged is a host of content called digital ibuprofen – viewed…

The Conversation · Oct 5

Japan falls out of top 10 destinations for Chinese travellers during Golden Week amid diplomatic tensions

Turkey, Indonesia, South Korea and Thailand are among destinations attracting increasing interest from Chinese travellers

The Independent UK · Oct 5

California real estate agent arrested at LA airport accused of spying for China

Wanying “Heather” Zhang, who allegedly spied on the son of Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te, was detained by the FBI just as she was about to fly

The Independent UK · Oct 5

FBI arrests woman accused of spying on Taiwanese leader's family in the US

Wanying “Heather” Zhang was arrested at the Los Angeles airport while boarding a flight to China and charged with acting as an unregistered foreign agent.

Euronews · Oct 5

Natalia Silva crowned women’s flyweight champion at UFC 332 as Valentina Shevchenko issues warning

Silva beat China’s Wang Cong in a dominant five-round display in the main event in Salt Lake City

The Independent UK · Oct 5

Brickbat: No Right to an Attorney

Ruth Wang fled China with her family due to pressure from authorities over her work as an attorney. In a… The post Brickbat: No Right to an Attorney appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Reason · Oct 5

View: India-China thaw faces major economic tests

India and China are working to improve their diplomatic relations following past military tensions over border disputes. Recent measures include relaxed restrictions on foreign direct investment and increased export activity from India to China. However, India's reliance on Chinese imports for critical industries poses significant challenges. The unequal economic relationship…

The Economic Times · Oct 5