In a Fortnight
The SFDA Adopts Transparency Measures amidst Massive Anti-Corruption Initiative
In response to public outrage over last year's revelation that Xinfu, an antibiotic manufactured by an Anhui province pharmaceutical company, had caused the deaths of at least ten patients, China's State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) began an anti-corruption campaign on January 26. As part... MORE
The SFDA Adopts Transparency Measures amidst Massive Anti-Corruption Initiative
In response to public outrage over last year's revelation that Xinfu, an antibiotic manufactured by an Anhui province pharmaceutical company, had caused the deaths of at least ten patients, China's State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) began an anti-corruption campaign on January 26. As part... MORE
Beijing Defends Its Activities During African Development Bank Meeting
Reflecting China's increasing economic ties and growing political influence within Africa, the May 16-17 annual meeting of the African Development Bank (ADB) is currently being held in Shanghai, only the second time that an ADB meeting has been held outside of Africa (the first was... MORE
Beijing Defends Its Activities During African Development Bank Meeting
Reflecting China's increasing economic ties and growing political influence within Africa, the May 16-17 annual meeting of the African Development Bank (ADB) is currently being held in Shanghai, only the second time that an ADB meeting has been held outside of Africa (the first was... MORE
Taiwan Launches Annual Han Kuang 23 Military Exercises
On May 15, Taiwan launched its annual Han Kuang (Han Glory) live-fire exercises that are meant to test the island's defense capabilities and its ability to conduct counterattacks against military actions by China. The exercise began with six fighters—two F-16s, two Mirage 2000-5s, and two... MORE
Taiwan Launches Annual Han Kuang 23 Military Exercises
On May 15, Taiwan launched its annual Han Kuang (Han Glory) live-fire exercises that are meant to test the island's defense capabilities and its ability to conduct counterattacks against military actions by China. The exercise began with six fighters—two F-16s, two Mirage 2000-5s, and two... MORE
Chinese Media Reports on Judge’s Suspicious Death from “Sudden Adult Death Syndrome”
News of the suspicious death of a local judge while being detained on corruption charges has found its way into the coverage of Xinhua, China's official news agency. Li Chaoyang, a judge with the Pingle County Court in China's southwestern Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, was... MORE
Chinese Media Reports on Judge’s Suspicious Death from “Sudden Adult Death Syndrome”
News of the suspicious death of a local judge while being detained on corruption charges has found its way into the coverage of Xinhua, China's official news agency. Li Chaoyang, a judge with the Pingle County Court in China's southwestern Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, was... MORE
Supposed U.S. Think Tank Submits Report on Intelligence Operations in China
A number of Chinese newspapers and publications have cited an internal report from the U.S. Department of Defense that examines U.S. intelligence gathering operations on China. According to the Chinese media, the report was supposedly submitted by a U.S. think tank named Shidai Fazhan Jijinhui... MORE
Supposed U.S. Think Tank Submits Report on Intelligence Operations in China
A number of Chinese newspapers and publications have cited an internal report from the U.S. Department of Defense that examines U.S. intelligence gathering operations on China. According to the Chinese media, the report was supposedly submitted by a U.S. think tank named Shidai Fazhan Jijinhui... MORE