The Philippines’ defense chief told Newsweek the country is working with partners to “build a strong fence” citing coercive behavior by China.
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China passenger trips up 2.5% during Dragon Boat holiday
HONG KONG (Reuters) -China recorded more than 653.7 million inter-regional passenger trips during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, up 2.5% year-on-year, state media reported on Tuesday, with the …
Chinese tuna firm Liancheng announces intention to build new processing plant, tap domestic demand
Liancheng Ocean Fisheries Group, a Chinese tuna-fishing company based in the southeastern city of Shenzhen, has announced plans to build a new processing plant in an attempt to tap domestic demand for …
China turns to alternate beef imports as U.S. tariffs drive prices up
With prices climbing 30% since March due to President Trump’s tariffs, restauranteurs in China have been forced to source their beef and other meat from other parts of the world. CNBC’s Eunice Yoon …
China’s Manufacturing Activity Tumbles
A private gauge of China’s manufacturing activity tumbled in May, touching the lowest level since September 2022 as tariffs continue to weigh, despite the U.S. trade truce. The Caixin manufacturing …
US Announces ‘Game Changer’ Missile Upgrade to Rival China
In a statement to Newsweek, Chip Whipkey, the Tomahawk deputy program manager, said the Maritime Strike Tomahawk (MST) would be ready for deployment on U.S. destroyers by the end of fiscal year 2025, …
China’s May factory activity unexpectedly shrinks as tariffs dent sentiment — worst drop since 2022
China has grappled with entrenched deflationary pressure, as a prolonged real estate downturn and job insecurity hamper investments and consumer spending.
Hong Kong leader says sudden removal of China’s top official in the city was “normal”
Hong Kong’s leader said on Tuesday that China’s recent removal of its top representative in the city, known for his hardline policies on national security, had been a “normal” personnel change.
China’s Xiaomi founder expects EV business to turn profitable in H2
China’s Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun said on Tuesday that he expected the company’s auto business to turn profitable in the second half the year, according to a company spokesperson.
Beyond dancing and somersaults, humanoid robots in China aim higher
Robotics firms have been training humanoids to perform real-life tasks in security, housekeeping and manufacturing. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Cash-strapped Beijing drinkers turn to unlicensed homebars
Ken and Dolores’s unlicensed Beijing bar lies behind an unmarked door in a gritty residential tower where a rowdy group of men play cards in the foyer.
Two Japanese killed in China after business dispute: Kyodo
TOKYO: Two Japanese men were killed in Dalian, a city in northeastern China, and a suspect has been detained, Kyodo News reported on Tuesday (June 3), citing the Japanese embassy in China.
China’s May factory activity unexpectedly shrinks as tariffs bite — worst drop since 2022
China has grappled with entrenched deflationary pressure, as a prolonged real estate downturn and job insecurity hamper investments and consumer spending.
