China has significantly expanded its global ocean mapping and monitoring activities, collecting data that could be used in future submarine warfare scenarios involving the United States and its allies. We bring you stories from the ground. Your support keeps our team in the field. DONATE NOW According to Reuters on March 24, the large-scale effort spans the Pacific, Indian,

Global rare earths production is estimated to have increased by a modest 2.6% in 2025 over 2024 to 390,000 tonnes of rare-earth oxide (REO), supported by stable supply chains and sustained output from China. China retains its dominant position in the global rare earths market, accounting for 69.2% of global rare earths output in 2025.

The one-time gene therapy BBM-H901 (dalnacogene ponparvovec) has been officially approved in the Macao region of China for the treatment of adults with moderate to severe hemophilia B, thus expanding access to the medication beyond mainland China. Developed by Belief Biomed (BBM), BBM-H901 became China’s first and only approved hemophilia B gene therapy when it

China’s economy in 2026 has opened the year with accelerating industrial output, surging foreign trade, and continued high-tech investment, even as domestic consumption remains subdued and private and foreign investment continue to decline. Policymakers have signalled continuity, with expansionary fiscal policy and an accommodative monetary stance set to support growth through the year. China’s economy

A sharp escalation unfolded in the South China Sea near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, where Chinese vessels confronted Filipino fishing boats, prompting a rapid response from Philippine authorities, according to the Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Jay Tarriela on March 24. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) deployed two coast guard vessels and five patrol

Tesla, Inc. TSLA is reportedly negotiating a $2.9 billion deal to acquire solar manufacturing equipment from Chinese suppliers, including Suzhou Maxwell Technologies, the world’s leading maker of screen-printing tools for solar cells. Per Reuters, deliveries could begin before autumn, with the equipment headed to Texas to support Tesla’s next phase of U.S.-based solar production. This

“Should the hostilities continue to spread and intensify, the entire region will be plunged into chaos” Reuters 23 March, 2026, 05:35 pm Last modified: 23 March, 2026, 06:31 pm Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian. Photo: Reuters “> Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian. Photo: Reuters Highlights: China’s envoy emphasizes mediation efforts Lessons from Iraq

Opening ceremony of the 24th China International Alcoholic Drinks Expo on March 19 AsiaNet 0201448 LUZHOU, China Mar 23, 2026 /AsiaNet=YONHAP/– From March 19 to 22, the 24th China International Alcoholic Drinks Expo was held at the Luzhou International Conference & Exhibition Center in Sichuan Province, China. Hosted by the China Alcoholic Drinks Association, this

Premier Li Qiang signals increased imports and foreign investment incentives following a $1.2 trillion trade surplus in 2025. On the Dash: China aims to expand imports and rebalance trade after posting a $1.2 trillion surplus in 2025. Foreign direct investment fell 5.7% in January to just over 92 billion yuan after a 9.5% drop in