Olivia Li

2 weeks ago | theepochtimes.com | Olivia Li

On May 14, a Chinese court handed a suspended death sentence to the former chairman of state-owned chip conglomerate Tsinghua Unigroup. Zhao Weiguo, who headed what was once China’s biggest semiconductor company, was found guilty of embezzling state-owned assets, accepting bribes, and causing massive losses both for publicly traded companies and directly to the Chinese regime.

3 weeks ago | theepochtimes.com | Gu Xiaohua |Olivia Li

Protesters said the forcible transfer of their fishing boats to a neighboring village will threaten their livelihoods. By Gu Xiaohua and Olivia Li5/11/2025Updated: 5/11/2025Riot police clashed with residents of a southern Chinese fishing village who blocked roads last week to protest a state order to relocate their boats from a long-used typhoon shelter, fearing the move would threaten their livelihoods, according to residents.

4 weeks ago | theepochtimes.com | Haizhong Ning |Luo Ya |Olivia Li

News AnalysisAs China maintains a tough stance and uncompromising rhetoric in response to Washington’s tariff hikes, analysts say Beijing is trying to mask its economic troubles and save face. In contrast, they note that the United States—armed with greater leverage—has taken a more flexible diplomatic approach, gaining the upper hand over the Chinese regime that has clung to a rigid strategy largely seen as ineffective.

1 month ago | theepochtimes.com | Olivia Li

The incident occurred in the Wujiang River Scenic Area of Bijie City, Guizhou Province, known for its scenic beauty and water activities. 5/6/2025Updated: 5/6/2025Ten people died and dozens were injured after four tourist boats capsized on May 4 during a sudden storm in southwest China, according to Chinese state media.

1 month ago | theepochtimes.com | Olivia Li

Despite the poor performance, official data reported a 5.9 percent year-over-year growth for March, causing eyebrows to raise among many Chinese netizens. 4/29/2025Updated: 4/29/2025Retail sales in two of China’s wealthiest cities—Beijing and Shanghai—fell sharply in March, casting fresh doubt on the strength of China’s domestic consumer demand.