TOKYO – The Japanese government on Wednesday said it regrets the arrest of a Ground Self-Defense Force officer on suspicion of unlawful entry into the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, vowing to take measures to prevent such incidents from occurring again. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Japan has told China that relevant ministries will cooperate

A historic oil shock and surging fuel prices are strengthening the case for electric vehicles. China’s EV makers are eager to deliver. The United States and Israel’s war against Iran has disrupted critical fossil fuel supplies from the Middle East, pushing up crude oil prices to as high as $119 a barrel last week. This

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