There is a growing consensus that China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran are aligning into a modern Tripartite Pact.
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The latest threat to China? The rise of the DINKs
Many proudly refer to themselves as DINKs — using the acronym in English — or dingke, the phonetic translation in Mandarin. Xu Kaikai, 29, said being DINKs gives her and her 36-year-old boyfriend a greater…
Australia boosts funds to Taiwan-ally Tuvalu amid Pacific contest for influence with China
Australia will quadruple its financial assistance to Tuvalu, a Pacific Island nation at risk from rising seas, to cement a landmark climate migration and security deal as China also courts small island states.
US revokes some export licenses for selling semiconductors to China’s Huawei
The United States has revoked licenses that allowed companies including Intel and Qualcomm to ship chips used for laptops and handsets to sanctioned Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei Technologies,
U.S. and China trade divisions threaten a “reversal” for global economy, IMF official warns
Strained relations between Western and Chinese-aligned economic blocs could cause a “reversal” in global economic growth, an IMF official warns.
Beijing’s new culinary haven embraces Mediterranean slow living
Nestled in Beijing’s vibrant Chaoyang district, Slow Food Community has emerged as a beacon of slow living, enticing patrons with its innovative Mediterranean cuisine that celebrates simplicity and …
China Vanke to auction Shenzhen land plot with loss-making reserve price
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Cash-strapped China Vanke is selling a large Shenzhen land plot at a reserve price of 2.24 billion yuan ($310 million) via auction, the developer’s latest move to raise funds to …
China’s exports likely swung back to growth in April: Reuters poll
China’s exports likely returned to growth in April after contracting sharply in March, but the expansion is expected to be modest as factory owners wrestle with weak overseas demand and overcapacity …
Beijing 2024: Leapmotor C01 sedan, C10, C11, C16 SUVs shown; T03 compact EV likely to enter Malaysia?
There’s plenty of interesting metal that was shown at Auto China 2024 in Beijing this year to say the least, especially with products that will be arriving in Malaysia for the first time. One such…
Beijing to open new transportation hub this year
The comprehensive transportation hub of Beijing Chaoyang Station is set to be completed and operational in 2024. After its opening, railway passengers will be able to transfer directly to Subway Line …
In rapidly ageing China, millions can’t afford to retire
By Tingshu Wang, Laurie Chen, Kevin Yao and Farah Master BEIJING/HONG KONG (Reuters) – After three decades selling homemade buns on the streets of the Chinese city of Xian, 67-year-old Hu Dexi would …
Saudi Arabia AI Fund Would Divest From China if U.S. Asked, CEO Says
U.S. officials have told their Saudi Arabian counterparts that they need to choose between Chinese and American technology.
No wonder Shenzhen is drawing diners and shoppers from Hong Kong – it is close by, clean and food is much cheaper
A few weeks ago, I went up to Shenzhen from Hong Kong for the first time in a long time – it was probably five years since my last visit, before the Covid-19 pandemic. The…
