China, US sign protocol to strengthen IP protections, security
China, US sign protocol to strengthen IP protections, security

China, and the United States signed a protocol On December 13, 2024 (Washington local time), to amend and extend the U.S.-PRC Science and Technology Agreement (STA) for another five years. This modernization of the STA aims to bolster intellectual property protections, enhance transparency, and...

Japan to monitor China's military activity after Beijing acknowledges airspace violation
Japan to monitor China's military activity after Beijing acknowledges airspace violation

Japanese officials announced on Wednesday that they will closely monitor Chinas military activity to ensure Beijing follows through on its commitment to prevent future violations of Japans airspace. This follows Chinas explanation that a Chinese Y-9 reconnaissance aircraft unintentionally entered...