For the past six months, the Smithsonian National Zoo has been without its beloved pandas. However, on Wednesday, zoo visitors received exciting news: two new pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, both two years old, will arrive from China in 2024. This announcement follows the departure of Mei Xiang, Tian Tian, and their cub, Xiao … Read more
Biden Aims to Stop Selling Data to Enemy Countries Worries Rise About Data Safety and Privacy Due to Exploitation Concerns According to Stars and Stripes, the Biden administration plans to stop data brokers and companies from selling sensitive personal information to countries like China, Russia, and Iran. They worry that these nations might use for … Read more
Experts Warn of Premature Assessment Mayorkas Impeachment Amid Drug Policy Efforts According to Daily Caller, Biden administration sees progress in counternarcotic partnership with Beijing but experts caution it’s too early to assess effectiveness. Department of Homeland Security notes pressure on China but trust remains an issue. As claimed by Erin Walsh, a senior research fellow … Read more
Recent revelations by U.S. intelligence officials have unveiled that the Chinese spy balloon that traversed U.S. airspace earlier this year utilized an American internet service provider for communication. The balloon, linked to a U.S.-based company, reportedly engaged in sending and receiving communications with China, primarily related to its navigation. The connection enabled burst transmissions, facilitating … Read more
Concerns Mount Over US Commitment to Regional Stability As the United States grapples with internal conflicts and global confrontations, Southeast Asia is left questioning the extent of US engagement in regional affairs. The South China Sea disputes further complicate matters, raising doubts about the bandwidth the US can dedicate to the region, according to political … Read more
Shein, the Chinese fast-fashion giant, has filed for an IPO in the United States, with leading underwriters including Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Chase, and Goldman Sachs. The anticipated IPO, expected to bring in billions, is marred by controversies ranging from trademark infringement to labour violations, tax evasion, and unsustainable production methods. Disturbance between Market Reality … Read more