China’s leader Xi Jinping ordered his country to “speed up” the development of strategic deterrence forces as Beijing demands the United States make “nuclear concessions.” …
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India and China agree to work urgently to achieve the withdrawal of troops on their disputed border
India says it has agreed with China to work urgently to achieve the withdrawal of tens of thousands of troops stationed along their disputed border in a long-running standoff.
China veers off beaten path with consumer stimulus
After unshackling the economy from three years of COVID-19 restrictions, Chinese officials had hoped that stimulating the industrial sector would stabilise the job market and lead to higher wages and …
Southeast Asian diplomats meet with China as friction mounts over Beijing’s sweeping maritime claims
VIENTIANE, Laos — Top diplomats from Southeast Asia met Friday morning in Vientiane with China’s Foreign Minister for talks that come as friction continues to escalate over Beijing’s growing effort to …
China says Taiwanese working in the mainland ‘need not worry’ after it suggested a death penalty for ‘independence die-hards’
China sparked alarm in Taiwan after floating prison sentences, or even execution, for supporters of declaring independence.
China Real Estate Crash Alert; Slowing Economy Have Cascading Global Repercussions
In recent years, the China real estate collapse has become a focal point of global economic discussions. Major real estate firms such as Evergrande and Country Garden, once giants in the industry, …
North Korea Sees Strong Economic Growth in 2023 Amid Renewed Trade with China
North Korea’s economy surged by 3.1% in 2023 following three years of contraction, driven by increased trade with China and eased COVID-19 border restrictions. Despite ongoing sanctions, industrial …
Retiring at 50 has long been a guarantee for parts of China’s working class — until now
Women in China’s working class get to retire at 50 and collect pension checks, but the country is realizing it can’t sustain payments for long.
US military, seeking strategic advantages, builds up Australia’s northern bases amid China tensions
The U.S. military is building infrastructure in northern Australia to help it project power into the South China Sea if a crisis with China erupts, a Reuters review of documents and interviews with U.
China, India should work in same direction, relations have an important impact, says Wang
China Foreign Minister Wang Yi said it is hoped that China and India will work in the same direction and explore how the neighbouring countries can get along, according to a statement. Wang, in talks…
At Paris Olympics, Chinese manufacturers won big before the Games even started
Summer Games may be French, but much of the equipment and related accoutrements were made in China, owing to a lack of ‘comparable competitors’ in global manufacturing.
Chinese Officials Reportedly Urged American Execs To Carry China’s Water
Chinese officials called on a group of U.S. business executives to improve perceptions of China and warned that investment restrictions …
Fortune Brands Cuts Sales Outlook as China Sales Weigh
Fortune Brands Innovations cut its sales outlook as it faces weakness in China that is offsetting out-performance in other segments.
