Overview Domestic China's Declining Housing Market By Contributor Lily Rabb The six year housing slump in China continues to threaten it's national growth, with little sign of improving. Visual interpretation of China’s slumping economy (via. Newsweek) Overview: In September, China's new home prices fell again, extending a more than three year slump that began in 2023. Home prices have dropped .1% month by month, turning into one of China’s biggest economic challenges. The h

Overview Defense China's 'Iron Triangle' Defense System By Contributor Lily Rabb According to CCTV footage, China has established their new defense system, one the West is working on, but have not yet completed. The system was seen effectively attacking drones in remote areas, raising questions about Taiwan and the future of warfare. Counter-drone units operated by China’s People’s Liberation Army (via. Global Times) Overview: Two weeks ago, China exhibited its latest count

Overview Economics Japanese Companies Pull Out of China By Contributor Lily Rabb Currently, Japanese companies are pulling out of China at a record pace. This is a result of the year long diplomatic dispute between the two revolving around Taiwan. Mazda, a Japanese automobile company logo (via. Reuters) Overview: The number of Japanese companies operating in China fell to its lowest level on record. According to the Japanese database, Teikoku, the number of Japanese companie

Overview Domestic China's University Reforms By Contributor Lily Rabb Earlier this week, China issued new guidelines for higher education. The document has outlined that each university will be required to specialize in one of the following core missions: research, applied education or skill-oriented institutions. Class of 2025 Chinese university graduates at their graduation celebration (via. South China Morning Post) Overview: On September 20th, China's Communist Party Cen

Overview Military Classified F-35 Components Diverted to China By Contributor Brendan Waldron F-35s refueling midair after participating in a British Airshow in 2016 (USNI) The Issue: A shipment of classified F-35 components en route from Australia to the United States was diverted to Hong Kong at some point early in the summer, though it was only reported on publicly in the last week. The Pentagon confirmed it was aware of the incident and is working on retrieving the shipme

Overview Economics China Injects $53 Billion Into State Banks and Insurers By Contributor Jamie Liu China’s finance ministry （Via. South China Morning Post ) Capital Injections: On September 6th, China’s finance ministry announced plans to inject nearly $360 billion RMB ( about $53 billion USD) of capital into eight state-owned institutions, including major banks and insurers . Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) and Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) will receive up

Overview Hong Kong Hong Kong Tiananmen Vigil Organizers Convicted After Nearly 5 Years in Custody By Contributor Tsz Leung Yiu Lee Cheuck-Yan (Middle), Ho Chun-Yan (left), Chow Hang-Tung(Right) image via(BBC) The High Court: On 21 Aug 2026, Hong Kong’s High Court found Lee Cheuk-Yan and Chow Hang-Tung guilty of Incitement to Subversion under the Hong Kong National Security Law. The defendants were former leaders of Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movemen

Overview This week, we discuss China's Export Ban on EU companies, XI Jinping's address at the World AI Conference, and Taiwan's Drone Infrastructure Development. Trade Dual-Use Duel: China Responds to EU sanctions with Export Ban on European Companies By Contributor Henry Pandamadi On the 24th of July, China’s Ministry of Commerce announced a decision to place 14 European entities on its export control list. These companies are responsible for the import and export of du

Overview This week, we discuss bond reinvestment in Hong Kong, and increased maritime tensions in the East China Sea. Trade The Name’s Bond: The Hong Kong FIC and Bond Connect Summit Marks Reinvestment in Hong Kong By Contributor Henry Pandamadi On the 7th of July, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKECL), Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and Bond Connect Company Limited (BCCL) hosted the Hong Kong FIC and Bond Conne

Overview This week, we discuss new developments in rare earth metals, Chinese aircraft carriers, and fresh backlash at the New Ethnic Unity Law. Trade China Imposes Export Controls on United States Rare Earth Firms By Contributor Deep Basu China imposes restrictions Rare Earth Exports to US Firm in a another blow to US access to rare earth materials. Mountain Pass in southeastern California, the United States’ only mine for rare earth elements. (Via SciencenewsExplore) O

Overview This week, we discuss major Chinese Naval buildup, Xi's visit to North K0rea, and changes in China's outbound direct investment. Defense China Unveils New Warship Amid Surge in Naval Buildup By Contributor Mitran Kumar On May 31st, Chinese state media confirmed the commissioning of the Tongchuan, a new Type 052D guided-missile destroyer, the latest addition to an increasingly visible buildup of the Chinese Navy. Chinese Type 052D Destroyer in port. (via. MSN) Comm

Overview This week, we discuss new breakthroughs in Huawei's semiconductors, a Dutch warship in the South China Sea, and elections in the Tibet Government-In-Exile. Tech Huawei, We Have Lift-Off! : Huawei Announces New Semiconductor Innovation By Contributor Henry Pandamadi On May 25th, Chinese scientists, collaborating with Huawei Technologies, announced a breakthrough using a 2D semiconductor. Their discovery was published in Nature Electronics, an online forum for develo

Overview This week, we discuss fines against PwC in HongKong and China's SE Asian diplomatic tour. Diplomacy “Solidarity More Than Ever”: Foreign Minister Concludes SE Asian Tour By Newsletter Director Jason Holman From April 22nd to April 26th Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited and concluded diplomatic visits with officials in Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar. China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi (left) shaking hands with Myanmar’s newest President Min Aung Hlaing (right)

Overview This week, we discuss the development of Chinese AI Industries and a recent report by Human Rights Watch on religion in China. Science and Technology China Opens Zhengzhou AI Computing Node to Expand Domestic Capacity By Contributor Mitran Kumar April 14th China launches new AI computing hub in Zhengzhou. China’s largest scientific AI computing cluster officially entered operation at the national supercomputing network’s core node in Zhengzhou, Henan province, on Tu

Overview This week, we discuss a potential arms sale from China to Iran, and new US export restrictions on China. Diplomacy U.S. Intelligence Reports Claim Beijing Plans to Sell Arms to Iran By Newsletter Director Jason Holman US Intelligence Reports indicate plans from Beijing to sell air defense systems to Iran in coming weeks. Satellite Images by Chinese AI Firm MizarVision of US troop deployment in the Middle East. (via. ABC) Air Defense Systems: On April 10, CNN rele

Overview This week, we discuss Taiwanese Kuomintang party leaders visiting Nanjing, Chinese investments in Cook Islands, and the continued purge of top Chinese officials. Diplomacy Cross Straight Dialogues: Kuomintang Leaders to Visit Mainland By Contributor Praful Chennupati On April 7th Kuomintang Chair Woman Cheng Li-wun plans to visit mainland China. Kuomintang Chair Woman Cheng Li-wun speaking at a Foreign Correspondents Club in March. (via. The Standard) Visit to Nan

Overview This week, we discuss a break-in at the Chinese Embassy in Japan and ammendments to Hong Kong's National Security Law. Diplomacy Break-in at Chinese Embassy in Tokyo Sparks Further Tensions in Pacific By Contributor Mitran Kumar On March 24th, Tokyo Police arrested a member of the Japanese military after an alleged break in at the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo. The incident has since sparked tensions between China and Japan Photograph of security standing in front of t

Overview This week, we discuss China's zero-tariff policy, fuel export restrictions, and a delay of President Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping. Trade China to Eliminate Tariffs on African Imports Starting May 1st By Contributor Allie Maury China’s zero-tariff policy will allow African countries to more easily send goods to the Chinese market. Republic of the Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso and Chinese President Xi Jinping (via Reuters) China’s New Policy: On May 1st, C

Overview This week, we discuss the opening of a rail link between Beijing and Pyongyang, and the resumption of Chinese military aircraft operating around Taiwan. Diplomacy Train to Pyongyang: K27 Train Service Reopens After 6 Years By Newsletter Director Jason Holman On March 12th a passenger train departed from Beijing to Pyongyang, the first trip since 2020. Passengers board the K27 train at the Beijing Railway Station on March 12, the train is bound for Pyongyang, Nort