China’s Social Credit System

Article content (Bloomberg) — Chinese clean‑tech manufacturers are beginning to benefit from the supply crunch in the Persian Gulf, as rising oil and natural gas prices and a renewed emphasis on energy security boost demand for batteries and electric vehicles. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to…

The local drama “It’s OK” ascended to the number one position at the China box office during the April 10–12 weekend, earning RMB31.0 million ($4.6 million) in its second full weekend, according to data from Artisan Gateway. Produced by China Film and directed by Yang Lina, the film has now…

The suspense over Salman Khan-Chitrangda Singh’s much-awaited film, Maatrubhumi, continues. The film was announced as Battle Of Galwan and was rechristened to Maatrubhumi earlier this year. The film is based on the 2020 conflict between India and China and since the relations between the two countries have improved recently, the…

Boxes of medication are seen on the shelves of the Keencare pharmacy, a member of the Green Light Group, on September 19, 2024 in London, England. Leon Neal | Getty Images News | Getty Images Once the go-to location for global drugmakers, Europe is now being squeezed by President Donald…

SAN ANTONIO, ZAMBALES—As the government renews its interest to pursue joint venture with China to explore oil and gas in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), fishers in Zambales are ambivalent. Leonardo Cuaresma, president of the New Masinloc Fishermen Association, said while the initiative could help address the country’s fuel crisis…

All eyes are on Pakistan as it emerges from the shadows to serve as a mediator for peace between the United States and Iran. As Donald Trump neared his self-imposed deadline to extinguish Iran’s “entire civilisation,” Pakistan worked overtime to convince both sides to de-escalate, resulting in a two-week ceasefire…

The NASA Artemis II crew, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen, Commander Reid Wiseman, and Pilot Victor Glover, pose for a group photo inside the Orion spacecraft on their way home following a flyby of the far side of the Moon on April 6, 2026. NASA/Handout via REUTERS…

HONG KONG, Apr 9, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - The luxury NEV maker has now been profitable for two consecutive years, signaling more stable footing in a competitive market. Caption: Image courtesy of Seres Group. Driven by policy support, shifting consumer demand, and advances in technology, China’s new energy vehicle (NEV)…

Last month, an image shot across Chinese social media that neatly captured the country’s uneasy relationship with technology. It was a vertical split-screen collage. On top was a grainy black-and-white photo from decades ago: a group of people in a public park, aluminum pots balanced on their heads, eyes closed…

Whether the US-Israeli war on Iran wraps up quickly or drags on, the repercussions will be felt for years, reshaping warfare, geopolitics and energy security as well as how the world sees the United States and its tactical and strategic capabilities. In the second of a three-part series, we examine…