China on Monday promised to import more high-quality products and services from France, after a European probe into Chinese electric vehicle exports supported by Paris threatened to spark a …
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China willing to reopen 14 trade routes, says DPM Shrestha
The northern neighbour is positive about providing free visas to Nepali nationals visiting China, said the foreign minister.
Indonesia’s President-Elect to Meet Xi in China Before Visiting Japan Amid Regional Tensions
A subsequent visit to key U.S. ally Japan suggests Prabowo will continue Indonesia’s middle-of-the-road approach to navigating the U.S.-China rivalry.
Navy makes shocking aircraft carrier decision while China threat rises
The latest budget war puts our Navy in dangerous straits. A shocking decision could delay the aircraft carrier program for two years, while the threat from China continues to worsen.
France presses China on trade and Ukraine ahead of upcoming Xi Jinping visit
The French foreign minister has pressed China on trade issues and the war in Ukraine ahead of a planned visit to France by Chinese leader Xi Jinping later this spring.
China’s forecast-beating economic data buys officials time to figure out fix
China’s $18.6 trillion economy has skirted some near-term downside risks as suggested by recent indicators, analysts said, buying officials more time to convince investors they can fire up a new …
Oil rises as investors bet on tighter supply, China’s economy
Oil prices added to recent gains on Monday amid expectations of tighter supply from OPEC+ cuts and attacks on Russian refineries while upbeat Chinese manufacturing data supported the outlook for …
Indonesian President-Elect Visits China After Decade of Close Ties
BEIJING (Reuters) – Indonesia’s President-elect Prabowo Subianto is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday for high-level talks, less than two months after winning the race …
UPDATE 1-China to Import More From France, Foreign Minister Says Amid European Autos Probe
1-China to Import More From France, Foreign Minister Says Amid European Autos Probe April 01st, 11AM April 01st, 11AM (Adds quotes, details and background) By Laurie Chen BEIJING, April 1 (Reuters) – …
Debt, trade barriers and uncertainty will drag on Asian economies in 2024, World Bank report says
A World Bank report says Asian economies are not doing as well as they could and growth in the region is forecast to slow to 4.5% this year from 5.1% in 2023.
China stocks see biggest jump in 1-month on strong PMI data
SHANGHAI: China stocks jumped on Monday, logging their biggest daily gain in a month, after the latest manufacturing activity data signalled that the economy’s recovery is gaining traction, while the …
China’s Caixin Manufacturing Sector Surges To A 13-Month Peak, Signaling Economic Revival
In a significant turn of events, China’s manufacturing sector has shown robust growth, marking a promising sign for the global economy. What Happened: Caixin Global reported on Monday that the Caixin …
East Asia’s growth is faster than the rest of the world but China headwinds weigh, World Bank says
Growth in developing East Asia and Pacific is outpacing the rest of the world, but the region will likely see slower growth in 2024, the World Bank says.