China’s economy is proving to be resilient, with signs of recovery despite a decline in manufacturing activity in April, according to a recent report by Fortune. Although the purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for manufacturing fell to 50.4 in April, down from 51.9 in March, it still indicates growth in the sector as the score remained […]
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been advocating for climate change policies and demanding climate sacrifice from Canadians. However, the author of this article published in the National Post points out that China, the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases, continues to burn coal with abandon. Despite international pressure to curb its carbon emissions, China […]
India has recently overtaken China to become the world’s most populous country, with a population of 1.68 billion compared to China’s 1.4 billion, according to a report by the United Nations. The rapid population growth of India poses significant challenges for the country, particularly in terms of providing adequate resources and infrastructure to meet the […]
During their meeting, Biden and Moon reaffirmed their commitment to achieving the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and building a peaceful and prosperous future for the region. They also discussed ways to coordinate their efforts to address North Korea’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs, which have been a source of tension and instability in […]
The dispute began in early March when over 200 Chinese vessels were spotted in the West Philippine Sea, an area within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and also claimed by China. The Philippine government demanded that the vessels leave the area, accusing China of violating Philippine sovereignty and territorial rights. The presence of the […]
The West Philippine Sea is a disputed area in the South China Sea, where several countries, including the Philippines and China, have overlapping claims of sovereignty. China’s activities in the area, including the building of artificial islands and militarization of the region, have been a source of tension between the two countries in recent years. […]
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has reported that China’s aggressive tactics in the West Philippine Sea have posed a threat to the safety of Philippine personnel and impeded the country’s legitimate activities in its exclusive economic zone. According to the PCG, Chinese vessels have been conducting “shadowing, blocking, and swarming maneuvers” against Philippine vessels and […]
Apple is one such company that has been targeted, receiving a $2.8 billion fine from Chinese regulators for anti-competitive practices in their app store policies. Tesla has also come under scrutiny for safety and quality control issues, resulting in a recall of almost 300,000 vehicles in China. In addition, Nike and H&M have both faced […]
The South China Sea is an area of ongoing territorial disputes and control of strategic waterways. China has claimed sovereignty over most of the South China Sea, which is also claimed in part by Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Vietnam. The conflict has led to increased military activity and tension in the region. In […]
Lapu-Lapu was a native chieftain who resisted Spanish colonization and defended his territory against foreign invaders. When Magellan arrived in the Philippines in 1521, he attempted to establish Spanish influence over the islands by forming alliances with local leaders. However, Lapu-Lapu refused to submit to Spanish authority and challenged Magellan’s forces. The battle took place […]
