Stephen Chow’s latest feature, Kung Fu Soccer, is set to debut on July 11 in China, featuring a sprawling international cast that includes Japanese actor Takeru Satoh and South Korean star Song Kang-ho. Who is starring in Kung Fu Soccer? The film features a mix of established international actors and professional athletes. Screen Daily reports … Read more
Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang resigned from office on May 11, one day before a federal plea agreement was unsealed confirming her conviction as a covert agent for the People’s Republic of China. Wang, the only U.S. elected official convicted of such charges, admitted to spreading Chinese government propaganda while serving on the Arcadia City Council. … Read more
Iran and Oman’s proposal to jointly administer the Strait of Hormuz and collect administrative fees has prompted energy market participants to fear similar tolls in the Strait of Malacca. Investors worry this development could establish a precedent for taxing other critical maritime corridors. Why are investors worried about a “toll booth” in the Strait of … Read more
How Jimena Rugeles Addressed Relationship Criticism Designer Jimena Rugeles recently addressed social media criticism regarding her relationship with film director Simón Brand. During an Instagram Q&A session, Rugeles responded to inquiries about “poisonous” comments following Brand’s separation from Claudia Bahamón, stating she remains focused on her personal happiness regardless of public opinion. The interaction began … Read more
New Zealand and Australian officials have condemned China’s launch of an inactive long-range ballistic missile into the South Pacific, characterizing the move as destabilizing to a region committed to nuclear-free status. The missile test, which occurred in the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone, follows the recent signing of a mutual defense treaty between Australia and … Read more
The Chinese drama Love for You, starring Zhang Jingyi and Song Weilong, premiered on July 5 via MangoTV. Adapted from the web novel Ye Gou Gu Tou by Xiu Tucheng, the 32-episode series follows the intertwined lives of two characters, Chen Yi and Miao Jing, as they navigate family tragedy and criminal investigations in the … Read more
China’s Missile Test Sparks Regional Concerns China conducted a ballistic missile test in the Pacific Ocean, with a submarine-launched “strategic missile” landing in a designated target zone, according to state media outlet Xinhua. The test, confirmed by Australia’s Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles, has raised alarms among Pacific nations, particularly following a recent military alliance … Read more
China’s Tianwen 2 probe has arrived within 20 kilometers of the asteroid 2016HO3, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). The spacecraft reached the near-Earth asteroid after a 400-day, 1-billion-kilometer journey, marking the start of a scientific exploration phase intended to prepare for future sample collection. How did Tianwen 2 navigate to asteroid 2016HO3? … Read more
A federal judge has granted Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. a temporary reprieve from a U.S. Defense Department rule that effectively forced the company’s lobbyists to sever ties with the firm. U.S. District Judge Eumi K. Lee ordered the Pentagon to stop treating Alibaba as a Chinese military company for the purposes of this specific lobbying … Read more
China maintains a dominant position in global rare earth mining and refining, yet the country faces a significant technological disadvantage in high-end functional materials. According to a study published in the Bulletin of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China found that critical patents for advanced rare … Read more