Politics
Taiwan’s Leader Defies Beijing Following Surprise Diplomatic Mission to Eswatini.
May 5, 2026 at 9:14 AM
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te reaffirmed his nation's sovereign right to international engagement during an unannounced visit to Eswatini, despite strong opposition and derogatory rhetoric from Beijing.
Economy
PBOC Adjusts Strategy to Manage Excess Liquidity in Financial Markets.
April 27, 2026 at 5:21 AM
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) is tightening its grip on excess liquidity by reducing medium-term funding to banks, even as it continues to use short-term tools to maintain stability and support a historic bond market rally.
World News
Challenging the Greenback: Iran and China Utilize Strait of Hormuz to Promote Yuan.
April 8, 2026 at 7:47 AM
Iran and China are leveraging control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz to facilitate transit payments in Chinese yuan, a move designed to bypass US sanctions and weaken the global dominance of the US dollar in energy markets.







