AI Tokens: The ‘New Oil’ and China’s Emerging Strategic Edge
James Kynge argues AI tokens are the ‘new oil,’ with China’s cost advantage creating a new geopolitical dynamic and attracting global tech firms.
News & Insights Across Asia
James Kynge argues AI tokens are the ‘new oil,’ with China’s cost advantage creating a new geopolitical dynamic and attracting global tech firms.
A new report from China warns of record Arctic warming and declining sea ice in 2025, with significant implications for global weather patterns and sea levels.
On the 29th anniversary of the Chemical Weapons Convention, China urges Japan to fulfill its ‘unavoidable obligation’ to destroy WWII-era abandoned weapons, citing ongoing threats to safety and the environment.
US Democratic senators moved to limit presidential authority to launch military action against Cuba without Congressional approval, highlighting a key foreign policy debate in 2026.
The UAE’s imminent withdrawal from OPEC marks a strategic shift for global energy markets, driven by production autonomy and regional geopolitical tensions.
Europe faced record heatwaves, wildfires, and sea warming in 2025, with significant ecosystem impacts, according to a new EU and WMO report.
China’s ancient White Horse Temple, founded in 68 AD, is celebrated as the cradle of Chinese Buddhism and now hosts a unique collection of Buddhist architecture from across Asia.
China criticizes Japan’s latest ‘Free and Open Indo-Pacific’ strategy, calling it an exclusive move that disrupts regional stability.
A Colombian vlogger’s 150,000-km journey across China reveals how systemic policies eradicated extreme poverty and built lasting social security, offering a unique ground-level view of a historic achievement.
How China’s innovative Lishu Model is reviving degraded black soil, ensuring stable grain yields and offering a blueprint for sustainable agriculture worldwide.
Infrared cameras in Yunnan’s Wuliang Mountain have recorded six rare animal species at one site, a sign of a healthier ecosystem bolstered by conservation efforts.
With over 300 million seniors, China is pioneering a community-based elderly care model that brings support services directly into neighborhoods, focusing on quality of life and aging in place.
King Charles III humorously suggested Americans would speak French without British influence during a White House state dinner, echoing President Trump’s earlier WWII jest.
The Chinese Embassy in Canada recently hosted a celebration for International Chinese Language Day, fostering cultural understanding through language and interactive experiences.
The Chinese Embassy in Canada celebrated International Chinese Language Day, engaging local communities with cultural activities to bridge China-Canada exchanges.
DPP authorities threaten to ban the popular mainland app Amap in Taiwan, drawing strong criticism from a mainland spokesperson who calls the move ‘absurd’ and ‘doomed to fail’.
From 17th-century masters to modern artists, the vibrant mural tradition of the Potala Palace continues to inspire and evolve, bridging centuries of cultural expression.
中国四川省四姑娘山最近被联合国教科文组织指定为世界地质公园,突显其卓越的地质价值和全球重要性。
The UAE withdraws from OPEC on May 1, 2026, seeking flexibility in oil production amid tensions with Saudi Arabia, impacting global market dynamics.
How China’s river chief system, launched in 2016, has improved water quality through collaborative governance, offering a model for global ecological preservation.