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China Practices Island Invasion – What’s the Deal?

October 18, 2024

This week, China’s military staged huge war games around Taiwan, causing lots of worry. Troops did drills by sea, land, and air, even using one of China’s aircraft carriers. Taiwan's government said China should respect their democracy and stop these scare tactics. The drills were a reply to Taiwan’

politics

China's Cyber Warfare Rocks America

October 18, 2024

China has been waging a cyber war against America for years, and it’s not looking good. The Chinese government wants to challenge America’s dominance in the western Pacific. They’re hacking into the country’s critical infrastructure. This includes energy, communications, and transportation systems.

finance

China's Economy: Struggling, but Stimulated

October 18, 2024

Have you ever wondered what happens when a huge economy like China's starts to slow down? Well, it's a big deal, and it's happening right now. China's economy is growing at its slowest pace in months. This is because of problems like a crashing property market, people not buying much, and prices goi

politics

U. S. and Philippines Hold Joint Drills as China Flexes Muscle Around Taiwan

October 18, 2024

Recently, the U. S. and the Philippines kicked off their annual joint military exercises, known as Kamandag, or Venom. This happened just after China held massive drills near Taiwan and a Chinese vessel collided with a Filipino patrol boat. Taiwan's defense ministry reported a record number of Chine

politics

China's Aircraft Carrier Liaoning Spotted Near Taiwan, Then Moves On

October 18, 2024

On Tuesday, Japan's military shared that the Chinese aircraft carrier, Liaoning, had moved away from Taiwan and was heading back to the South China Sea. The Liaoning had been taking part in major military exercises near Taiwan, which included simulated attacks on sea and land targets. It was spotted

finance

China's Economy: Slow Growth, But Hope on the Horizon

October 18, 2024

China's economy grew by just 4. 6% in the third quarter, the second quarter in a row to miss the government's target of 5% growth for 2024. Weak consumer spending, a struggling property market, and slower industrial output are to blame. Retail sales grew by 3. 3%, down from 3. 7%, and industrial pro

science

Ancient Chinese Tomb Raises Questions About Early Kings

October 18, 2024

Imagine a journey back in time to over 5, 000 years ago in central China. Archaeologists have stumbled upon an impressive tomb in the city of Yongcheng, Henan province. They believe this tomb might have belonged to an early king from a prehistoric society. The Wangzhuang ruins, where the tomb was fo

politics

China and Russia's Arctic Adventure

October 18, 2024

Imagine this: two Chinese coast guard ships set sail from Zhoushan, a city in China's eastern province of Zhejiang, on a 35-day mission with their Russian counterparts. They traveled over 17, 000 nautical miles, exploring the Bering Sea, Chukchi Sea, and even the Arctic Ocean. This wasn't just a cas

entertainment

Hollywood's Chinese Investment Saga: A Twist in the Tale

October 16, 2024

Once upon a time, a Chinese billionaire named Wang Jianlin had big plans for Hollywood. He bought AMC Theaters and even tried to purchase a major film studio, Paramount Pictures. Wang's company, Wanda Group, also snapped up Legendary Entertainment, the maker of hits like "Dune" and "Godzilla x Kong:

politics

China Flexes Muscles with Taiwan Drills

October 14, 2024

China has kicked off major military drills around Taiwan, calling it a “stern warning” against the island's independence push. Taiwan's Defense Ministry condemned the exercises as “unreasonable provocation.” The drills, dubbed Joint Sword-2024B, involve China’s army, navy, air force, and rocket forc