Lufthansa deploys new A350 long-haul aircraft
FRANKFURT – Lufthansa passengers can now fly from Frankfurt to a number of international destinations with the Airbus A350-900. Four of these state-of-the-art and efficient aircraft have been deployed from Frankfurt since the start of the summer flight schedule. Two … Continue reading Lufthansa deploys new A350 long-haul aircraft
China Stages Largest Military Drill Around Taiwan
TAIPEI/BEIJING – China has launched its largest military exercise around Taiwan in over a year, deploying 21 warships, 71 aircraft, and multiple coast guard vessels in a display of force that has heightened regional tensions. The Chinese military stated on … Continue reading China Stages Largest Military Drill Around Taiwan
U.S. Beef Exports to China Plummet Amid Trade Dispute
WASHINGTON/BEIJING – U.S. beef exports to China have sharply declined, according to U.S. government data released on Thursday, March 27. The downturn follows Beijing’s decision to let export registrations for hundreds of U.S. meat processing facilities expire on March 16, … Continue reading U.S. Beef Exports to China Plummet Amid Trade Dispute
Earthquake Strikes Myanmar and Thailand: Hundreds Dead
BANGKOK –Â A catastrophic earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck central Myanmar near Mandalay at 12:50 PM local time on March 28. The seismic event caused widespread destruction and was felt across neighboring countries, including Thailand and parts of … Continue reading Earthquake Strikes Myanmar and Thailand: Hundreds Dead
ASEAN and China’s Anhui Province Strengthen Ties
JAKARTA – In a move to deepen economic and trade cooperation, ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn met with Mr. Sun Yong, Vice Governor of Anhui Province, China, to explore new avenues for collaboration between the Southeast Asian bloc and … Continue reading ASEAN and China’s Anhui Province Strengthen Ties