China’s economy is still struggling to recover post-pandemic. Recently, more than 40 banks in China have merged or closed entirely. China reported 337 banks are now considered high-risk.  

China-founded e-commerce giant Shein is quietly pushing toward a confidential IPO in London, but its affordable fashion could soon face more scrutiny under a new rule from the European Union. Starting this August, the EU’s Digital Services Act will prevent Shein from selling counterfeits in the bloc.

Taiwan’s defense minister said on Tuesday that they have a grasp of the situation after pictures appeared online of a Chinese nuclear submarine surfacing in the sensitive Taiwan Strait. The submarine is believed to be a Jin-class submarine, which is capable of launching ballistic missiles with nuclear warheads. NTD spoke with Taiwan-based expert Brad Good, […]

Meet two locals on Taiwan’s frontline island of Kinmen who are safeguarding the locale’s wartime tales and military legacy. At the same time, the pair said preparation is in place for a potential conflict with Beijing.

BUERGENSTOCK, Switzerland—Western powers and their allies at a summit in Switzerland denounced Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Sunday, but they failed to persuade major non-aligned states to join their final statement, and no country came forward to host a sequel. Over 90 countries attended the two-day talks at a Swiss Alpine resort at the behest […]

Chinese drugmakers are seeking to cash in on the success of a Western pharma group’s blockbuster medication. At least 15 generic versions of popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs Ozempic and Wegovy are being developed in China as patents on the drugs will soon run out.

Chinese smartphone maker Huawei is revamping its retail strategy by aggressively opening flagship stores in China. Some of the Huawei stores are just a stone’s throw away from Apple stores and aim to outdo its rival with unusual features, including a gym.

As war rages in Ukraine, some Ukrainians are turning to what they call a source of inner peace: a mind-body meditation practice rooted in ancient Chinese tradition. On Monday, a celebration for World Falun Dafa Day was held in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital.

Players in the race for artificial intelligence are taking sides as the high-tech standoff between Washington and Beijing intensifies. An investment fund from Saudi Arabia notes that the United States and its market are the top priority.

NTD has updates on TikTok’s legal battle with U.S. authorities. The social media platform and its Chinese parent, ByteDance, are challenging a federal law signed by President Joe Biden. In a response to TikTok’s lawsuit on Wednesday, the Chairman of the House Select Committee on China, John Moolenaar (R-Mich.), said he’s “confident” that the legislation […]

TikTok’s content recommendation algorithm has once again come under the spotlight after the United States ordered its Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the App’s U.S. assets or get ousted from U.S. app stores. How does it work?  

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has highlighted the advancements the United States has made in semiconductor manufacturing, and said she believes American and Taiwanese manufacturers have now “out-innovated” China. Ms. Raimondo, who previously served as the Democratic governor of Rhode Island, has been spearheading efforts to advance the technology—a strategic measure repeatedly pushed by the Biden […]

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticized Chinese support for Russia’s military on Friday. Speaking in Italy following a gathering of G7 ministers, Mr. Blinken said China is currently the main contributor to Moscow’s war in Ukraine, accusing the Chinese regime of providing Russia with critical components for weaponry. He added that if China wants […]

China-based online shopping giant Alibaba saw shares jump Wednesday after a rare public statement from co-founder Jack Ma, who’s been out of the spotlight for the past few years.  

Another heavy blow hits China’s real estate sector. And this time, it’s not from foreign investment fleeing the country. Instead, it’s coming from a Chinese state bank. The bank filed a liquidation petition against developer Shimao, focusing on the company’s failure to repay loans totaling $200 million.  

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is in China. She wants Chinese manufacturers to change their trade model, which threatens economies worldwide. To discuss more about her China visit and the recent trips there made by American CEOs, NTD spoke to Rex Lee, security adviser at My Smart Privacy.  

A fierce price war broke out between U.S. and Chinese rivals. Chinese tech company Xiaomi announced that it will sell its first electric car for far less than Tesla’s Model 3. But analysts note the firm could be taking losses on each one sold.  

China’s military and state media accused the United States of threatening global security after Reuters reported that SpaceX was building spy satellites for U.S. intelligence. To discuss China’s reactions and the potential TikTok ban, NTD sat down with Jimmy Quinn, national security correspondent for the National Review.  

Beijing wants more babies, but Chinese women are saying “no” to the regime’s pleas amid a national push for a “new culture of marriage and childbearing” with record low birth rates in China. One young woman explains why so many in her generation aren’t so keen on the idea of starting families.  

HONG KONG—A Hong Kong court sentenced 12 people Saturday to prison over the storming of the city’s legislative council building at the height of the pro-democracy protests in 2019. Hundreds of protesters swarmed into the legislature the night of July 1, 2019—the 22nd anniversary of the former British colony’s return to China—defacing pictures and smashing […]