A fire at a shopping mall killed 16 people in China’s Sichuan province, state media reported. Firefighters in the city of Zigong rescued 75 people from the 14-story commercial building, which houses a movie theater…
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The epic bust-up between China and India could be ending
On the military front, India continues to hedge against China by enhancing ties with America and its allies. It is also bolstering relations with Russia to try to offset China’s growing influence there, as seen…
Hong Kong journalist says she was fired by WSJ after taking top post at union under attack by Beijing
A Wall Street Journal reporter in Hong Kong said she was fired after being elected to lead a press union that has come under attack by Beijing amid a national security crackdown. Selina Cheng, who…
Cognac executives, EU officials attend Beijing hearing on brandy dumping
Executives from French cognac companies and European Union officials on Thursday attended a hearing in Beijing related to China’s anti-dumping investigation into EU brandy, the French cognac …
Ole Scheeren reveals plans for Shenzhen skyscrapers with “waterfall” facades
Architecture studio Büro Ole Scheeren has revealed Scenic City, its design for the headquarters of Chinese e-commerce company JD.com, which will feature facades designed to resemble waterfalls. The …
Could a Trump-Vance win reshape America’s relationship with China – and Taiwan?
The official launch of the Republican presidential campaign ticket of Donald Trump and JD Vance this week has been closely scrutinized by governments around the globe looking for clues to what a …
Japan’s top general lauds closer South Korea military ties as mutual concerns grow over China, North Korea
America’s two most powerful allies in the Pacific are taking their defense ties to new heights amid increasing concerns over China’s assertiveness in the region and North Korean threats, Japan’s top …
China, Russia carried out live-fire naval exercises in South China Sea
China and Russia have begun live-fire naval exercises in the South China Sea, state-controlled Global Times newspaper reported, with the two countries having strengthened military and trade ties in recent years following U.
What would a second Trump presidency mean for China? Goldman Sachs weighs in
If Donald Trump wins the U.S. presidential election, his plans for 60% tariffs on Chinese goods could be a “major downside growth risk” to China, according to Goldman Sachs. China’s economy grew by 4.
Vietnam files UN claim to extended continental shelf in South China Sea
Vietnam has filed a claim with the United Nations for an extended continental shelf (ECS) in the South China Sea, a month after regional neighbor the Philippines made a similar move, Vietnam’s foreign ministry said…
China’s Medical Device Market Value Hits $179B, 90th CMEF in Shenzhen to Feature a Plethora of Technological Products
SHENZHEN, China, July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The 90 th China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF) is set to take place in Shenzhen from October 12th to 15th, 2024. With an expected attendance …
Japan export growth cools amid worries about China slowdown
Japanese exports rose in June for a seventh straight month, but the pace of growth slowed sharply from the previous month, data showed on Thursday, underscoring concerns that a slowdown in China may hamper Japan’s…
China suspends nuclear talks with the U.S. over Taiwan arms sales
China on Wednesday said it has suspended arms control and nuclear nonproliferation talks with Washington, blaming the diplomatic stall on ongoing U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. The freeze comes just eight …
