
Daniela Maier Wins Ski Cross Gold Medal
Germany's Daniela Maier claimed the gold medal in the women's ski cross big final, four years after a contentious bronze medal finish in Beijing.
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Germany's Daniela Maier claimed the gold medal in the women's ski cross big final, four years after a contentious bronze medal finish in Beijing.

Christopher S. Wren, a long-serving bureau chief for The New York Times, has died at 89. He reported from numerous hostile regions including Moscow, Beijing, and Tehran, and authored several books based on his experiences.

Team GB have won three golds at Milano-Cortina and the men’s curling team, desperate to upgrade their silver medal from Beijing, could add a fourth - but only after a nail-biting round robin which nea

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is preparing for a high-stakes visit to Beijing, facing a new reality in China-Germany relations.
The four remaining teams in the Winter Olympics men's hockey tournament have been ranked based on their chances of winning the gold medal.

Beijing has criticized former President Trump after the U.S. released new details regarding an alleged Chinese nuclear test conducted in 2020.

U.S. women's hockey star Hilary Knight and American speedskater Brittany Bowe announced their engagement, having first met at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
What began as a socially distanced friendship at the Beijing Olympics has blossomed into an engagement in Milan between U.S. hockey captain Hilary Knight and speed skater Brittany Bowe, with hopes for gold medals.

Mikaela Shiffrin secured her third career Olympic gold medal by winning the women's slalom title, redeeming herself after a disappointing performance at Beijing 2022.

Figure skater Alysa Liu and her father were allegedly targeted by Chinese spies before the 2022 Beijing Olympics due to his involvement in Tiananmen Square.
A senior US official claims new seismic data indicates China conducted an underground nuclear test in June 2020, a claim Beijing vehemently denies.
The United States is set to increase its military presence and firepower in the Philippines, a move seen as a message to Beijing amid rising tensions in the South China Sea.
China has lauded its relationship with Myanmar, stating ties have reached 'new heights' following Beijing's perceived role in tilting the ongoing conflict in favor of the military junta. This development highlights China's growing influence in the region.

A Beijing pastry shop experienced a surge in customers after President Xi Jinping visited it during his lunar new year tour.
China's top diplomat has warned against 'knee-jerk' calls for economic decoupling, signaling Beijing's stance on global trade relations.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to arrive in Beijing with a significantly tougher trade stance compared to his predecessors, signaling a shift in Germany's approach to economic relations with China.
The German leader is scheduled to make his first visit to China next week, as the country seeks to establish a 'right balance' in its relationship with Beijing.

Germany's Daniela Maier secured a gold medal in the women's ski cross big final, four years after a contentious bronze medal finish in Beijing.
U.S. imports from Taiwan in December have exceeded those from Beijing, as overall shipments from China experienced a significant 44% plunge.

Mikaela Shiffrin won the women's slalom title, her third career Olympic gold, achieving redemption after her disappointing performance at Beijing 2022.

China has stated it will not seek reciprocity with South Africa regarding its zero-tariff policy, as Beijing prepares to expand the trade agreement.

Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. have expressed their belief that the U.S. dollar needs an upgrade and that they are the ones to facilitate it.
"Olympics brought us together. This one made us forever," Knight reflected while announcing her happy news
USA Olympian Hilary Knight proposed to fellow Olympian Brittany Bowe at the Olympics, marking a full-circle moment for the couple who first met at the 2022 Beijing Games.
A senior US official claims new seismic data suggests China conducted an underground nuclear test in June 2020, an accusation Beijing vehemently denies.

China is accelerating its development of brain-computer interfaces with government backing and looser regulations, aiming to rival companies like Elon Musk's Neuralink.

The Philippines has criticized the Chinese embassy for issuing a 'coercive' warning about potential job losses, escalating a diplomatic dispute between Beijing and Manila regarding their competing claims in the South China Sea.

Hong Kong is regaining its financial momentum, attracting more deals, though it is also experiencing an increase in Beijing-style political influence.
China's market regulator has summoned leading tech companies, urging them to curb 'involutionary' competition amidst an AI giveaway war.
The US has warned Peru that China's control over the Chancay port could threaten its sovereignty, escalating tensions over Beijing's influence in Latin America.

Despite significant government investment, China's national team underperformed at the Winter Olympics, failing to match their medal haul from when Beijing hosted the games in 2022.

As President Donald Trump prepares for a potential visit to China in April, analysts suggest that China's control over gallium, a critical material, is likely to overshadow his discussions as a key deadline approaches.

Beijing is reportedly deploying a campaign of exaggeration and disinformation, including earthquake and bear attack warnings, to punish Tokyo’s support for Taiwan and deter travel to Japan.

The IMF is urging Beijing to curb industrial subsidies, as a flood of Chinese goods is crushing global industrial bases due to China's factory overcapacity.

China's envoy to the United Nations, Fu Cong, has issued a warning that any military involvement by Japan in the Taiwan issue would be considered an act of aggression against Beijing.

A Chinese journalist who exposed labor camp abuses by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is reportedly still in custody in Beijing.

Mikaela Shiffrin secured her third career Olympic gold medal by winning the women's slalom title, finding redemption after her disappointing performance at Beijing 2022.

Microsoft President Brad Smith stated that US tech companies should be concerned about the government subsidies provided by Beijing to Chinese firms, highlighting competitive challenges.

An analysis explores the 'calculated hypocrisy' of Western powers, who engage economically with Beijing while strategically relying on the US.
Beijing and New Delhi have extended their congratulations to Bangladesh's newly appointed foreign minister.
China's unprecedented oil stockpiling has raised questions about whether Beijing is preparing for war, with analysts noting a significant increase in reserves over recent years.

China offers humanitarian aid to Ukraine at the Munich conference while simultaneously being accused by U.S. officials of quietly enabling Russia's war effort, with a U.S. official suggesting Beijing could end the conflict.

Japanese authorities seized a Chinese fishing boat within its economic zone after it failed to comply with an order to stop, escalating tensions between the two nations.
China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, issued a warning at the Munich Security Conference, stating that any U.S. efforts to use Taiwan to undermine Beijing's claims could lead to confrontation.
A leaked letter from the Philippines’ foreign secretary has revealed internal divisions within the country regarding its public approach to confronting Beijing in the South China Sea.