China‘s Former Premier Li Keqiang Dies at 68: An End of an Era? By | October 27, 2023 BEIJING, Oct 27 (Reuters) – Chinese former Premier Li Keqiang died of a heart attack on Friday, barely seven months after retiring from a decade in office during which his reformist star had dimmed. He was 68. […]
The Changing Dynamics of Global Power Introduction The global balance of power is constantly evolving as countries jockey for position and influence on the international stage. In recent years, we have witnessed a significant shift in the dynamics of power, particularly in the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. This has put immense pressure on […]
Philippines removes Chinese barrier at disputed shoal in ‘special operation’ Summary The Philippines announced on Monday that it had executed a “special operation” to remove a floating barrier installed by China at a prime fishing patch in the South China Sea. The move has the potential to escalate tensions in the already disputed waters. The […]
China Evergrande Files for US Bankruptcy Protection as China Economic Fears Mount August 18, 2023 China Evergrande Group, one of China‘s top-selling developers, has filed for U.S. bankruptcy protection as part of its debt restructuring efforts. This move comes amidst growing anxiety over China‘s worsening property crisis and its potential impact on the weakening economy. […]
Chinese fighter jet dangerously cut very close to a US spy plane over international air space in the South China Sea, causing turbulence in the US aircraft’s flight path. In the released video by the US military, the Chinese J-16 fighter can clearly be seen making an “unnecessarily aggressive maneuver,” which disturbed the US plane’s […]
China‘s Xi Jinping Calls for Preparation of “Stormy Seas” in National Security Efforts Chinese leader Xi Jinping has instructed his national security officials to prepare for “worst case” scenarios and be ready to face “stormy seas” as the government desires to counter any potential internal or external threats to the country’s security. Xi, addressing the […]
China Supports Serbia’s Efforts to Maintain Sovereignty in Kosovo Conflict Background China expressed its support for Serbia’s efforts to “safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity” following the renewed violence between ethnic Serbs and NATO peacekeeping troops in Kosovo. The ruling Communist Party in China has always been a critic of NATO alliance, partly due to […]
Koselugo Approved in China for Paediatric Patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and Plexiform Neurofibromas China‘s National Medical Products Administration has approved Koselugo (selumetinib) for the treatment of symptomatic, inoperable plexiform neurofibromas (PN) in paediatric patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). NF1 is a rare genetic condition that can result in the growth of benign tumours […]