Hainan steps up effors to build a world-class tourism and consumption destination
An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 4, 2026 shows tourists taking yachts in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province. Hainan is stepping up with efforts to build a world-class destination…
America’s Fatal Attraction to War
The Perverse Incentives for Presidents to Use Military Force EMMA ASHFORD is a Senior Fellow in the Grand Strategy Program at the Stimson Center and the author of First Among…
Revved up about one motorcycle, Taiwan’s DPP under scrutiny over cross-Strait policies
A single-display motorcycle from a mainland manufacturer was not a weapon, not a security threat, and not even intended for public roads. Yet it was enough to trigger a cross-departmental…
Pakistan: Modern goat farming boosts rural incomes
Livestock expert says new rearing methods can increase returns by up to 50% Modern goat-rearing practices can increase farmers’ incomes by 20% to 50% compared with traditional methods and help…
Ecuadorian president to visit China
At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of the Republic of Ecuador Daniel Roy-Gilchrist Noboa Azín will pay a state visit to China from Aug. 16 to 23,…
Trump orders Pentagon to scrap modern jet-launching tech on new US aircraft carrier and revert to steam catapults – as it happened
This live blog is now closed. Robert Mackey, Shrai Popat, Lucy Campbell and Mabel Banfield-NwachiFri 14 Aug 2026 02.59 BSTShare From 5h ago 01.06 BST White House releases Trump’s order…