Fresh Chinese incursions into territory considered sacred by Bhutan’s royal family poses a challenge to the small Himalayan nation.
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CNA Explains: Why tiny Nauru ditched Taipei for Beijing – and why it matters
How did Taiwan, China and the US react to the island nation switching diplomatic ties, and what could happen next? CNA’s Beijing correspondent Olivia Siong takes a look.
Taiwan has stood up to China at the ballot box – how Beijing responds will be key
Western nations have lined up to praise the island’s democracy after a new president and parliament were elected, writes Kim Sengupta. But the threat Taiwan faces will not disappear
Months count in the race to stay ahead of China on AI, says US senator
The United States measures its lead over competitors in artificial intelligence in “months,” according to a lawmaker, highlighting the intense rivalry between nations to dominate a technology poised to transform the global economy.
Apple’s decision to discount iPhones in China makes a statement
Reports highlight that the company plans rare discounts in China on iPhones and MacBook Air computers during a Lunar New Year event. Some iPhone prices in China will fall by the equivalent of $70 during…
China adopts increased measures to prevent holiday season epidemic outbreaks
BEIJING, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) — Chinese epidemic control agencies will introduce more measures to prevent epidemic outbreaks during the upcoming Spring Festival holiday, a senior health official said …
China’s Stock Market Is in Free Fall
China’s stock market experienced a steep decline since the beginning of the year, as authorities now face pressure to intervene.
China’s economy grew by about 5.2% in 2023, Premier Li says
China’s economy grew by about 5.2% in 2023, slightly better than the official target Beijing had set, Premier Li Qiang said Tuesday at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.
China’s millennial and Gen Z workers are having to lower their economic expectations
Their parents saw decades of significant economic expansion. But today, China’s young workforce faces the prospects of slower economic growth.
China warns Philippines not to ‘play with fire’ over president’s Taiwan remarks
China summoned the ambassador from the Philippines on Tuesday and warned the country “not to play with fire” after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr congratulated Taiwan’s president-elect Lai Ching-te on his election victory.
China not pleased with Lai Ching-te’s win in Taiwan presidential election
Lai Ching-te won a decisive victory Saturday to become Taiwan’s next president after millions of voters cast ballots in national elections. China has in the past called Lai a dangerous separatist because he rejects China’s…
China’s population likely to have dropped at faster rate last year
Photo/Xinhua] The decline in China’s population last year is likely to have exceeded the historic fall recorded in 2022 …
China Unveils Extensive ‘Silver Economy’ Plan to Adapt to Aging Population
A new policy document outlines national measures to address the needs of the world’s second largest economy’s growing elderly demographic.