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Dalai Lama Succession Turns Political as China Reasserts Golden Urn Rule

02 Jul 2025

A new row over the Dalai Lama's succession has broken out with Beijing claiming it will have to validate the next reincarnation. This was said just hours after the Dalai Lama himself stated that only his nonprofit organisation is authorised to determine his successor. The comments have rekindled tensions as...

Hong Kong Business Sector Now Under Patriotism Mandate, Says Report

02 Jul 2025

Beijing has tightened its national security hold over Hong Kong, extending its demands for patriotism beyond politics to include the business community. Authorities now expect business leaders to align with state-defined national interests, promoting loyalty not just in governance but across economic sectors. This shift reflects a broader strategy to...

Taiwan Coast Guard Holds Military Drill to Counter China’s Grey Zone Tactics

08 Jun 2025

Taiwan coast guard performed a combined military exercise on Sunday in Kaohsiung to improve its response to China's growing grey zone threats. The Taipei government blames Beijing for pressure efforts such as undersea cable cutting and illegal sand dredging. They aim to destabilize Taiwan without triggering open war. President Lai...

China Sparks Global Alarm by Halting Mineral Exports

04 Jun 2025

China restrictive curbs on exports of strategic minerals have set the world into alarm mode, as automakers and technology companies worry about significant production dislocations. Beijing's halt on exports of rare earth alloy and magnets has disrupted critical supply lines. German, Indian, and American automakers have come together to appeal...

China Beats April Trade Estimates Amid Growing Pressure from US Tariffs

09 May 2025

China exports in April 2025 rose by 8.1%, well above market expectations and providing Beijing with some economic respite ahead of crucial trade negotiations with the United States this weekend. Meanwhile, imports dipped only modestly, allaying fears of slack domestic demand. The surprise strength comes as the US and China...

China Denies Arms Support to Russia After Zelenskyy’s Accusation

18 Apr 2025

China has dismissed reports of sending deadly weapons to Russia during the current Ukraine war. This follows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's accusations that Beijing is providing artillery and gunpowder to support Moscow. The development contributes to the increased mist rust between Kyiv and Beijing following the recent capture of Chinese...

India-China Flights to Resume Soon, Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Under Discussion

17 Apr 2025

India and China are inching towards re-establishing direct air connectivity, which was suspended amid the pandemic and post-2020 border tensions. Both countries have agreed "in principle" to the resumption of flights, and both their civil aviation authorities are preparing the technical modalities. The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is also being negotiated...

China Shadow Bank Zhongrong Faces Liquidation After 8 Billion Collapse

China Shadow Bank Zhongrong Faces Liquidation After $108 Billion Collapse

17 Apr 2025

China may be on the cusp of its Lehman moment because Zhongrong International Trust, a significant firm in the $3.7 trillion shadow banking universe, has been ruled insolvent. Formerly overseeing $108 billion, the fall has destabilized China's rich elite and caused tremors in the financial markets. More than 30,000 investors...

Hong Kong’s Democratic Party to Disband Amid Beijing Pressure

13 Apr 2025

Hong Kong's Democratic Party, the city's biggest pro-democracy force, is moving definitively towards dissolution. The action highlights the declining room for dissent under Beijing's tightening grip. On April 13, more than 90% of members sanctioned the leadership to proceed with dissolution procedures, including financial investigations and legal rituals. Although not...

US Slams China With 125% Tariff: Is the World Ready for a New Trade War? | TDG Explainer

10 Apr 2025

In a strategic move, US President Donald Trump declared a 90-day hiatus on his comprehensive tariff policy—except for China. While more than 75 nations will receive temporary reprieve, Trump has raised duties on Chinese imports from 104% to a staggering 125%, citing Beijing's retaliatory 84% tariffs on American goods. This...

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