🎄 What's Christmas like in China?

ICYMI: It involves drinks, drills, and a whole lot of strategy.

In Case You Missed It Last Week

Beijing Just Won Big for Booze—Here’s Why It Matters

Cocktails so good they’ll make you book a ticket—Why the Chinese capital might just have your next favorite bar.

China’s Silent Strategy: The Quiet Normalization of Military Power Around Taiwan

No fanfare, no warnings—just large-scale drills that signal Beijing’s growing control in the Taiwan Strait.

The Snake Oil of China’s Livestream Dream

How aspiring livestreamers are getting hustled, scammed, and sidelined in China’s booming live commerce market.

ICYMI: Why Xi Skipped Trump’s Invite and More You Shouldn’t Sleep On.

In Case You Missed It Last Week

The Anime Collectible Craze in China: Modern Nostalgia

Trump Invited Xi to His Inauguration. Xi Said No. Here’s Why That Matters

🔥 China vs. The U.S.: Trade Wars, Tech Tensions, and Taiwan