Taiwan scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert over Chinese military exercises. China's military said the two-day exercises around Taiwan were punishment for separatist forces seeking independence. A senior US General says Chinese military drills in the straits of Taiwan in 2023 practised manoeuvres key to an invasion of the island, although an actual attack was not imminent or inevitable.

China surrounds Taiwan with 'punishment drills'

The Chinese military has surrounded Taiwan. Beijing is carrying out what it is calling 'Punishment' drills. What is China punishing Taiwan for? Or is it the U.S. the drills are aimed at? #Gravitas brings you the real story behind the war games.

Chinese warships, fighter jets surround Taiwan, Xi sends a message to America

Nvidia reported a record-breaking first quarter for fiscal year 2025, shattering analyst expectations. Overall revenue surged by 262% year-over-year to $26 billion. This surge is attributed to the high demand for nvidia's ai-focused products used for training and running generative ai applications.

Nvidia reports earnings of $6.12 per share, revenue hits $26 bn

Taiwan's military assembled its forces and said it was confident it could protect the island, after China started two days of ‘punishment’ drills around Taiwan on Thursday (May 23).

Taiwan sends out forces around island after China starts 'punishment' drills

We look at how economics is used in geopolitics and the growing debate surrounding the US and China's volatile relationship. There have been fresh discussions on the de-globalisation of international commerce.

US, China decoupled in terms of direct trade

Chinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan has been released from prison after serving four years for her coverage of Beijing's Covid-19 response, according to a video released by media watchdog Reporters Without Borders.

China releases journalist jailed for Covid-19 coverage

Matthew Trickett, 37, who was allegedly charged with spying for China died under 'unexplained' circumstances, and a police investigation is ongoing. Watch to know more.

UK | Mysterious death of a spy in London: Matthew Trickett found dead in a park in Maidenhead

Keeping focus on China's territorial ambitions and intention to unify Taiwan and the mainland is leveraging decades of sustained military modernisation.

How China could choke Taiwan's economy

In the US, Republican National Committee was put under lockdown after a package containing two vials of blood was received at the premises. The package addresses to the former President Donald Trump reportedly contained a Chinese philosophy text.

US: Republican National Committee put under lockdown after vials of blood found inside premises

The Eastern Theatre Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army said it had started joint military drills. The drills involve the army, navy, air force and rocket force, in areas around Taiwan. Watch this video for all details.

China-Taiwan tensions: Why has China announced 'punishment' drills around Taiwan?

China's top COVID expert, Dr. Zhang Wenhong, warns that climate change will increase disease spread. He is researching climate's impact on disease spread to prepare for the next global pandemic.

Gravitas | China's Top Covid Expert Warns Climate Change Will Increase Spread of Diseases

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping again in July, said Moscow’s top diplomat during a meeting with China’s foreign minister, on Monday (May 20).

Putin and Xi to meet again in July after Russian president’s recent visit to China

Multiple warnings have gone unheard in Taiwan as the island chose Lai Ching-te as its next President. Beijing had said choosing the Democratic Progressive Party leader would mean choosing war, but it still failed to sway voters. Taiwan says China has to face the reality, but China remains stern in its stance as it continues to remind the World that reunification is inevitable. Watch in for more details!

China warns Taiwan of reprisals as Beijing slams new President Lai Ching-Te's inauguration speech

UK police probing death of the man accused of spying for China

China slams new President Lai' Ching-Te's inauguration speech, warns Taiwan of reprisals

UK man accused of spying for China found dead

Earlier this month, a man was charged with assisting Hong Kong's foreign intelligence service in the UK. Matthew Trickett, a Home Office immigration officer, appeared in court charged under the National Security Act. However, he was found dead by a member of the public in a park in Maidenhead, Berkshire few days back.

UK police investigate unexplained death of man charged with spying for China

China says Lai Ching-Te's speech 'confession of Taiwan's independence'

A man accused of helping Hong Kong authorities gather intelligence in the UK has died under unexplained circumstances, British police reported on Tuesday (May 21.

UK man accused of spying for Hong Kong dies under ‘unexplained circumstances’

Chinese authorities are exerting "extreme pressure" to force rural Tibetans into mass relocation from their villages, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch (HRW).

China using 'extreme forms of pressure to coerce' Tibetan villagers into mass relocation

Zimbabwe is in discussions with China Railway Group Ltd. to revitalise the state-owned National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) with an ambitious plan coming to $533 million.

Zimbabwe eyes $533 million railway revamp in partnership with China

China took steps to shore up its property market, which has hampered its growth momentum. Economists say the plan is too small to end the crisis. This next report aims to understand what analysts have to say about china's strongest measures to address the property crisis.

Is China's housing policy package just the beginning?

Zimbabwe's state-owned National Railways of Zimbabwe, or NRZ, is seeking a major upgrade. Freight volumes have shrunk from a peak of 5 million tons annually to just 3 million tons currently. This decline has left NRZ lagging behind regional competitors like Mozambique and Zambia.

Zimbabwe in rail modernisation talks with China railway group

China's bullion imports fell substantially last month as demand in the world's largest consumer weakened due to record prices. According to the most recent customs data, international purchases of physical gold crashed to 136 tons in April, a 30 per cent decrease from the previous month and the lowest sum this year.

China’s gold imports plunge amid record prices and economic uncertainty

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