Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo arrived in Beijing for a four-day official visit with a major business delegation, aiming to strengthen Finland-China trade ties and expand cooperation in key industries.
China is investigating top general Zhang Youxia for “serious violations” as reports allege corruption and a suspected leak of nuclear secrets to the US, escalating the latest PLA purge.
China has opened an investigation into top military leaders Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, deepening a sweeping PLA purge as Beijing tightens discipline and reshapes senior command.
China fulfills its 12 million ton soybean purchase pledge to the U.S. amidst trade tensions and policy uncertainty, offering farmers temporary relief but raising questions about future commitments.
China's anti-corruption campaign has punished nearly one million officials in 2025, with President Xi Jinping calling for continued intensified efforts to root out graft and consolidate power.
Iran’s foreign minister will travel to Ankara for talks with Turkey’s Hakan Fidan as Ankara presses mediation to avert US military escalation, pushing a step-by-step approach on disputes including the nuclear file.
Iran’s IRGC plans live-fire exercises in the Strait of Hormuz on February 1–2, drawing attention to security risks around a vital global oil shipping route.
The EU has formally designated Iran’s IRGC as a terrorist organisation, triggering asset freezes and support bans across the bloc as Europe escalates pressure over Iran’s protest crackdown.
The US announced a multi-day aerial readiness exercise across the Middle East to test rapid deployment and sustained combat airpower as tensions with Iran remain elevated.
South Korea’s former first lady Kim Keon Hee was sentenced to 20 months in prison after a court found she accepted luxury gifts as bribes tied to the Unification Church, while other major allegations were dismissed for lack of evidence.
South Korea’s exports are expected to post their fastest growth in over four years as AI-driven semiconductor demand surges, boosting shipments to China and the US ahead of official trade data on February 1.
Wall Street fell as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slid on fears that Big Tech’s soaring AI spending will take longer to pay off, with Microsoft and software stocks leading declines while the Dow also dipped.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said China is still finalising licensing for H200 AI chips, leaving sales uncertain despite conditional approvals for major Chinese tech firms and strong demand.
Amazon confirmed about 16,000 corporate job cuts after an internal “Project Dawn” layoff message was sent accidentally, extending a broader push to reduce layers, boost efficiency and expand AI-driven automation.
UPS plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs and close 24 facilities in 2026 as it reduces Amazon delivery volume, even as the company beat earnings estimates and forecast higher revenue for the year.
China’s commercial space industry drew global attention at a major Beijing expo featuring reusable rockets, satellite manufacturing and space applications, highlighting rapid growth across the private aerospace sector.
Japan swept the top three spots in the men’s short program at the Four Continents Championships in Beijing, led by Kao Miura, setting up a tense free skate battle.
Naomi Osaka makes a stylish return to the Australian Open with a unique outfit, secures a win, and navigates a tense post-match handshake with Sorana Cirstea.
South Korea’s exports are expected to post their fastest growth in over four years as AI-driven semiconductor demand surges, boosting shipments to China and the US ahead of official trade data on February 1.
Wall Street fell as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slid on fears that Big Tech’s soaring AI spending will take longer to pay off, with Microsoft and software stocks leading declines while the Dow also dipped.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said China is still finalising licensing for H200 AI chips, leaving sales uncertain despite conditional approvals for major Chinese tech firms and strong demand.
Lynn Hatem
Lynn Hatem is a distinguished journalist for Beijing Times, renowned for her insightful coverage of culture and lifestyle. Despite not being native to China, her unique international perspective has made her a powerful voice in articulating the richness of global cultures. She continuously navigates the multifaceted cultural landscape, painting a vivid picture of contemporary life and trends.
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