In 2025, China’s Premier Li Qiang unveiled a transformative AI strategy that transcends domestic ambitions, positioning the nation as a cornerstone in the global AI ecosystem. By advocating for an international AI governance framework and cross-border collaboration, Li’s vision not only addresses the fragmented state of global AI regulation but also creates a fertile ground

In 2025, China’s strategic push to dominate the global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is accelerating, driven by a blend of geopolitical ambition, technological innovation, and economic pragmatism. Beijing’s vision for AI is no longer confined to domestic markets; it is a cornerstone of its broader Digital Silk Road (DSR), an initiative that seeks to weave

John Ross Photo: Courtesy of Jonh Ross China’s second quarter 2025 GDP growth of 5.2 percent, 5.3 percent for the first half-year as a whole, exceeded the expectations in much of the Western media, given international economic turbulence. But it came as no surprise to those watching China’s economic data as it was released during

Tessa Wong BBC News, Asia Digital Reporter BBC / Tessa Wong Several of the Kuomintang lawmakers facing the recall vote appeared at an anti-recall rally last weekend Thousands of Taiwanese are heading to the polls in an unprecedented and controversial vote aimed at ousting lawmakers accused of being too close to China. More than 30