China’s Social Credit System

On March 25, 2025, 9:00 PM Ghana’s approach to diaspora engagement is an embarrassing case of misplaced priorities. While the world’s rising powers ‒ China, India, Turkey, Israel ‒ deployed their overseas talent to build semiconductor empires, AI giants and billion-dollar start-ups, Ghana’s strategy begins and ends with “Detty December”:…

BENIN – The contractor handling the flyover bridge project at the Ramat Park axis of Benin City, has said the 18 months scheduled completion date would be realised, especially when considering the current pace of ongoing work. The Site Manager/ Engineer, Nosa Ikhinmwingboe, who spoke for the contractor (ECC China…

FX Empire – China Unemployment Rate Youth unemployment painted a gloomier picture, climbing to 16.9% in February, up from 16.1% in January. AI Crucial for Long-Term Growth Prospects Meanwhile, improving business sentiment may aid job creation and revive consumer confidence, potentially driving consumption. Alibaba Group (09988.HK) chairman Joe Tsai boosted…

Speaking at a think tank event in New Delhi last week, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon acknowledged that “geopolitical calculations are being totally upended ”. Amid US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin having direct peace talks over the Ukraine war, the conflict in Gaza and the…

Ti Gong A young woman registers a will at China Will Registration Center. Death, once a taboo subject in China, is coming out of the shadows, with more people – and even younger people – seeking to make wills to ensure that their assets go to those of their choosing.…

Red Bull Racing Formula One driver Liam Lawson secured the 20th spot in the Chinese Grand Prix qualifying and will thus start last in the race at the Shanghai International Circuit. Lawson admitted that he does not have much time to adapt to the car and he must soon prove…

Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. Michael Guetlein speaks at the 16th annual McAleese "Defense Programs" Conference in Arlington, Virginia, Tuesday, March 18. (Image credit: McAleese and Associates) The United States is approaching a turning point in space security, and needs to step up its game before Russia and China…

China's growing presence in the Western Hemisphere is a threat to the United States, the U.S. State Department has told Newsweek in unusually stark comments. America's top diplomat, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has said that the U.S. is not ready to accept greater Chinese influence in the Americas, the…

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Taiwan faces a growing threat from its own people spying for China, experts warn, as the government seeks to toughen measures to stop Beijing's infiltration efforts - Copyright AFP/File I-Hwa CHENG Allison Jackson and Amber Wang Taiwan faces a growing existential threat from its own people spying for China, experts…