China’s Social Credit System

Washington —  The United States is on track to open a new embassy in Tonga this month, the top U.S. diplomat for East Asia said on Tuesday, part of efforts to step up its diplomatic presence in the Pacific region to counter China. Daniel Kritenbrink told a subcommittee of the…

Continental’s logo outside its booth at Auto Shanghai 2023 on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Credit: Continental AG Speed is key if Continental and its auto clients are to have any hope of defending their market share in China, given the competition they face. Auto suppliers might be used to providing…

From 1987 to 2012, Kevin Mallory worked in a variety of intelligence jobs, including as a Central Intelligence Agency case officer recruiting spies. In February, 2017, Mallory found himself out of work, behind on his mortgage and $200,000 in debt when he received a message on LinkedIn from one Richard…

You’re reading an excerpt from the Today’s WorldView newsletter. Sign up to get the rest free, including news from around the globe and interesting ideas and opinions to know, sent to your inbox every weekday. In some tellings, we all live in the shadow of the “Washington consensus.” The term…

Exports decline for seventh straight month in April amid extended slump in sales to China. Published On 1 May 20231 May 2023 South Korea’s exports have fallen for a seventh straight month in April for their longest losing streak in three years, driven by an extended slump in sales to…

Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio has warned that the U.S. and China are “on the brink of war” and “are beyond the ability to talk.” The billionaire added that their relations “are getting so bad” that U.S.-China trade could collapse. He cautioned that the next 18 months “will be a…

President Biden’s global agenda faces significant challenges as major developing nations seek to evade the intensifying standoff between the United States, Russia and China and, in some cases, exploit that rivalry for their own gain, classified American intelligence assessments show. The documents, among a trove of U.S. secrets leaked online…

Russia bombed cities across Ukraine early Friday resulting in the death of 12 people. The attack was carried out using missiles and drones. The deadly attack included a strike on a residential building and came days after the leaders of Ukraine and China spoke by phone, with Chinese President Xi…

With a population of nearly 6 million, the northern city of Zibo is mainly known for its heavy manufacturing industries. Decades ago, it was the province’s second-largest city, and an important industrial hub. But in recent years, the city has languished. That was until March this year, when young people…

Ding is ranked No. 3 in the world, while Nepomniachtchi, playing under the neutral FIDE flag, is ranked No. 2. The championship has been a nail-biting affair. Ding consistently trailed Nepomniachtchi after Game 2, which Nepomniachtchi won to go up one point (the two drew their opening game). Games 8,…