Chinese carmaker BYD chases 24% export growth with new models, more showrooms abroad
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) king BYD aims for a 24 per cent increase in its overseas deliveries in 2026, buoyed by an expanded sales network and new model launches,
What next for Taiwan as William Lai refuses to attend impeachment hearings?
The opposition’s push to impeach Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te has entered a new phase after he refused last week to appear at related legislative hearings. The no-show
India’s Arunachal Pradesh state among Beijing’s ‘core interests,’ Pentagon says
Possession of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh is a Chinese Communist Party priority despite diplomatic attempts by Beijing and New Delhi to stabilize relations
‘Free Solo’ climber Alex Honnold scales Taiwan’s tallest building
Superstar American climber Alex Honnoldscaled Taiwan’s tallest building without assistance or a safety netin an hour and a half on Sunday morning — while being
Chinese, Russian air defenses in Venezuela no match for U.S. capabilities
The United States military operation that captured wanted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in January 2026 exposed the inferiority of Venezuela’s imported defense systems, including China-produced
White House claims protester shot dead by ICE was a threat
A 37-year-old intensive care nurse was shot dead while confronting immigration agents in the second high-profile killing to take place during protests in Minnesota. The Department of
A close look at US’ predatory diplomacy, a stark expression of its ‘new imperialism’
In his annual address to French ambassadors in January, French President Emmanuel Macron sharply criticized the US for “gradually turning away” from some of its
US latest tariff threats against Canada indicate fractures in the American-led order
US President Donald Trump recently threatened Canada via social media: “If Canada makes a deal with China, it will immediately be hit with a 100%
Trump’s Afghanistan comments spark European backlash; Chinese expert says they unsettle transatlantic foundation
Leaders from several NATO countries, including France and Italy, have pushed back against US President Donald Trump’s claim that NATO allies fell short in supporting
Canadian PM calls for buying own products after US’ latest tariff threat
Following US’ latest round of tariff threats against Canada, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday local time called on citizens to “buy Canadian” in