Can China halt the exodus from its state health insurance scheme as enthusiasm wanes?
2024-01-16
A slew of local governments across China have postponed the deadline for enrolment in this year’s state health insurance schemeContinue Reading
China’s Arrest of ‘MI6 Spy’ Could be Retaliation, Analysts Say
2024-01-16
China’s arrest of a man allegedly working as a spy for Britain could be retaliation, analysts say. The case, whichContinue Reading
Is China Playing Both Sides in Myanmar?
2024-01-16
This week, anti-government forces in Myanmar took control of Laukkai, the capital of Kokang region, which borders China. An offensiveContinue Reading
China, Another Schoolboy Dies Mysteriously, Thousands Protest
2024-01-16
When suspicious incidents repeat themselves, official explanations become even less believable. Last winter, “Bitter Winter” covered the national scandal surroundingContinue Reading
China’s workers suffer record drop in hiring salaries
2024-01-10
Wages offered to Chinese workers in major cities declined by the most on record, underscoring persisting deflationary pressures and sluggishContinue Reading
China still keen on receiving SL Monkeys
2024-01-09
China is still keen on receiving monkeys from Sri Lanka, Minister for Plantation Industries Mahinda Amaraweera said. Speaking in ParliamentContinue Reading
Two key military appointments from China’s naval ranks reflects Xi’s territorial ambitions, analysts say
2024-01-04
When Xi Jinping named Adm. Dong Jun as China’s defense minister last week, it marked the first time a navalContinue Reading
As China flexes its military muscles, everyday citizens in Taiwan are preparing for war
2024-01-04
When Taiwanese microchip mogul Robert Tsao announced his latest multi-million-dollar venture, he made a bold promise to safeguard his homelandContinue Reading
Yearender 2023: China battles winter respiratory infection surge amid COVID fallout and policy shifts
2024-01-02
Whether it’s COVID-19, which shook the world three years ago, or a recent surge in acute respiratory infections, China hasContinue Reading
China calls Taiwan president frontrunner a destroyer of peace
2024-01-02
China’s government called the frontrunner for Taiwan’s next president “confrontational” and a destroyer of peace after he spoke at aContinue Reading
Indonesia Probes Deadly Blast at Chinese-Owned Nickel Factory
2023-12-28
The Indonesian government tells VOA it is investigating a deadly explosion at a Chinese-owned nickel plant early Sunday that killedContinue Reading
China’s Missiles ‘Ape’ Boeing, Airbus Aircraft; Report Claims Beijing Developing ‘Shape-Shifting’ Weapons To Bamboozle Radars
2023-12-28
China claims to have developed a technology called “golden veil” that can help their cruise missiles look like a passengerContinue Reading
China’s middle class does not ‘dare to spend’ until post-Covid economy shows clear signs of recovery
2023-12-28
Millions of middle-class Chinese are tightening their belts, not “daring to spend” until a solid economic recovery is in sight.Continue Reading
Philippines rebukes China over South China Sea claims
2023-12-24
The Philippine defence minister rebuked China on Wednesday (Dec 20) for accusing his country of provoking tension and stirring troubleContinue Reading
Disinformation campaign of China detrimental to global peace and stability
2023-12-20
The allegations of recent times about China manipulating information to influence people’s opinion in other countries have made headlines againContinue Reading
China earthquake: Rescuers scramble to respond after more than 100 killed
2023-12-19
At least 118 people have been killed and more than 500 injured in an earthquake in China’s north-west Gansu andContinue Reading
Two Harbin Y-12 IV aircrafts purchased for USD 18 mn
2023-12-06
The Sri Lanka Air Force marked a significant chapter in history with the ceremonial induction of two Harbin Y-12 IVContinue Reading
WHO seeks more info from China over Mysterious Pneumonia Outbreak
2023-11-23
The World Health Organization (WHO) has made an official request to China for detailed information on an increase in respiratoryContinue Reading