Lina Wu
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 29, 2026
- 22 views
China Enhances Civilian Control for Total War Readiness Amidst Taiwan Ambitions
China’s government has significantly bolstered its capacity to commandeer civilian infrastructure and resources for a potential all-out conflict, a move that underscores Beijing’s persistent ambition for the unification with Taiwan.…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 29, 2026
- 20 views
China’s Surge in U.S. Soybean Purchases Lifts Prices and Shapes Agricultural Landscape
China has significantly ramped up its procurement of U.S. soybeans, a strategic shift that is not only influencing global commodity markets but also casting a notable shadow over the American…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 28, 2026
- 57 views
Japanese Patients Face Treatment Gap as New Drugs Lag Behind US Approvals
TOKYO – Japanese patients battling cancer and rare diseases are being denied access to potentially life-saving treatments readily available in the United States, with a stark statistic revealing that over…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 28, 2026
- 45 views
Indonesia Stock Exchange Composite Index Experiences Significant Decline Following Removal of 50 Rupiah Minimum Share Price
JAKARTA – The Indonesia Stock Exchange’s (IDX) composite index registered a notable decline of 94.03 points, or 1.51%, on Monday, marking its first trading session since the elimination of the…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 28, 2026
- 35 views
Vanguard International Semiconductor Inaugurates First Advanced Singapore Plant Amidst Soaring AI Demand, Secures Capacity for Second Facility
SINGAPORE – Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS), an affiliate of the world’s largest contract chip manufacturer TSMC, officially opened its inaugural advanced manufacturing facility in Singapore on Monday, a significant development…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 27, 2026
- 26 views
Japan’s Foreign Ministry to Recruit Foreign Experts to Foster Dual-Use Technology Collaboration
TOKYO – In a strategic move to bolster its technological prowess and enhance international partnerships, Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is initiating a program to recruit foreign experts with specialized…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 27, 2026
- 31 views
Exoskeletons Are Moving Beyond Factories and Hospitals to Become a Part of Everyday Life in China
SHANGHAI — Exoskeletons, wearable devices designed to augment physical capabilities, are steadily transitioning from specialized applications in medicine and heavy industry into the fabric of daily life across China. Once…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 26, 2026
- 32 views
Trump-Xi Summit: State-Visit Spectacle Masks Deep Divisions Over Trade, Taiwan, Investment, and Tech
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK – The meticulously choreographed state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington, marked by a rare airport welcome, full military honors, and a lavish state dinner, concluded…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 26, 2026
- 58 views
US and China Agree to Extend Trade Truce Amidst Lingering Tensions and Strategic Realignments
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK/TOKYO — Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump concluded their second formal summit of the year in Washington, a meeting marked by a temporary extension of…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 25, 2026
- 31 views
Intake of Chinese plastic materials jumps 52% from start of US-Iran war
TOKYO — Japanese companies have witnessed a dramatic surge in imports of plastic and chemical materials from China, a trend directly linked to the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict and its ripple…
