Is Xi Losing Control Over Power?

Two of Xi Jinping's chosen officials have disappeared from view, an indication of turmoil in Xi's government, months after he installed a collection of loyalist leaders in his cabinet, observes Dr......

No 'median line': China sends 103 warplanes around Taiwan

China on Monday dismissed the existence of a 'median line' in the volatile Taiwan Strait after Taiwan's defence ministry said it detected a record 103 Chinese warplanes flying around the self-ruled......

Chinese defence minister missing, rumoured to have been detained

Speculation about the missing Chinese Defence Minister General Li Shangfu may have been removed and detained became rife after he was conspicuously absent at the meeting of the Central Military......

Tyrants' Day Out: When Putin Met Kim

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean Dictator Kim Jong Un met at a remote space centre in Russia's Far East region Amur on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Vlad and Kim are expected to......

Why Apple Wants Indian Workers To Work Longer Hours

India's stiff labour laws were one key issue that Apple CEO Tim Cook discussed with Prime Minister Modi on his recent visit. Kindly note the image has only been published for representational......

Messi Mania In Bejing!

'I hope Lionel Messi gets a little percentage of the shirt sales because I've never seen so many Argentine number 10 shirts in my life!' IMAGE: Fans donning Lionel Messi's No 10 Albiceleste jersey......

Messi To Celebrate Xi's 70th Birthday!

Argentinian soccer superstar Lionel Messi was greeted by Chinese fans when he arrived on a private jet in Beijing on Saturday. Messi and his national team will play a friendly match against......