China’s Missile Test in the Pacific to Show its Might | Vantage with Palki Sharma China said it test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile, firing it into the Pacific Ocean in its first such exercise in decades. The launch sparked protests from other countries in the region, with nations expressing “serious concern” about Beijing’s military build-up. […]
China Fights US Dollar: Exposes Chinese Banks to Losses | Vantage with Palki Sharma China’s covert strategy to support the yuan using foreign-exchange swaps is putting its banks at risk of billions in losses while creating easy profits for savvy investors. State-run Chinese banks have built over $100 billion in short positions on the dollar […]
Biden Defiant Despite Gaffes at “Big Boy” NATO Press Conference | Vantage with Palki Sharma More democrats have called on US President Joe Biden to step aside and make way for a new face after yesterday’s press conference at the NATO summit 2024. Addressing the media, President Biden mistakenly introduced Ukrainian President Zelensky as “Putin”. […]
Mysterious Pneumonia Spreads in China: Cases Surge | Vantage with Palki Sharma China’s pediatric hospitals are rapidly filling with children suffering from a mysterious infection. Health experts are not sure about the origin of this unexplained pneumonia. As cases surge, how is Beijing handling this outbreak? Palki Sharma brings you the full story. — China […]
Why Israel Has Gone Missing from China’s Maps | Vantage with Palki Sharma Israel has been removed from China’s maps. It has sparked a debate online. Beijing has issued a vague response on this matter. It says the “relevant countries” are on China’s standard maps. Is this a software bug or a political message? Palki […]