World Bank Exit, AI Chip Claims, Party Expansion, Beijing Airspace Shock, and Japan Tensions

by | Jul 2, 2026 | News

Photo by Sean Lim on Unsplash Several important China developments landed at once, spanning finance, technology, domestic governance, aviation security, and regional geopolitics. Taken together, they show a country that is larger, more capable, and more assertive than...

Beijing Flight Crackdown, Stock Market Slump, and Rising Trade Friction

by | Jun 30, 2026 | News

Photo by zibik on Unsplash China opened the week with a cluster of developments that, taken together, say a great deal about where the country stands right now. A small plane crash into Beijing’s tallest tower has triggered a sudden clampdown on private...

Beijing Aircraft Crash, Alibaba’s Pentagon Lawsuit, and Charts Behind China’s Slowing Economy

by | Jun 27, 2026 | News

Photo by zhang kaiyv on Unsplash A weekend burst of China news brought three very different stories into focus at once. First, a small propeller aircraft slammed into Beijing’s tallest tower in one of the most tightly controlled airspaces in the world. Second, Alibaba...

New US Sanctions, Three Gorges Expansion, Taiwan Chip Curbs, and Business Pressure in China

by Tony Fiddis | Jun 11, 2026 | News

New US Sanctions, Three Gorges Expansion, Taiwan Chip Curbs, and Business Pressure in China The latest round of China-related developments spans sanctions, infrastructure, semiconductors, Taiwan security, and the commercial reality facing foreign firms still operating...

Xi in North Korea, China’s Split Inflation Problem, and Rare Earth Pressure on Japan

by Tony Fiddis | Jun 10, 2026 | News

Three developments stand out in China right now, and they are more connected than they may first appear. First, Xi Jinping has made a high-profile trip to North Korea that signals a renewed push by Beijing to tighten its grip over a strategically vital neighbour....