China /Asia
Comprehensive coverage of political, economic, and cultural developments across China and the broader Asia-Pacific region, exploring regional dynamics and global impact.
AI experts urge US-China collaboration at Shanghai conference
From Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton to former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, experts warn about the risks that AI poses Wency Chen in Shanghai and Ann Cao in Shanghai Published: 26 Jul 2025 Renowned scientists and business leaders from the US and China are calling for greater collaboration in the field
DeepSeek is decoding Chinese destiny The AI company’s ability to offer traditional fortune telling is proving popular as the economy slows
Joe Leahy JUL 23 2025 University lecturer Wang always thought her son’s name was not properly aligned with his “five elements” — wood, fire, earth, metal and water — potentially causing him trouble in later life. To fix this, the 34-year-old would once have had to hire an expensive master of
China Should Invite Trump to Its Military Parade
The 80th anniversary of the global victory over fascism offers a chance to change narratives. Imagine this: U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin stand on either side of Chinese President Xi Jinping atop Beijing’s Tiananmen Tower, watching a Chinese military parade. What would that image