8 h. ago Trade in Central Asia: China Deepens Influence, Europe Expands Presence, Region Seeks New Markets

Trade in Central Asia: China Deepens Influence, Europe Expands Presence, Region Seeks New Markets  The Times Of Central Asia

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33 h. ago Evangelista’s wealth under fire, Singaporeans flock to Johor: 7 Asia highlights

We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. US call centre bill threatens Philippines’ US$30 billion outsourcing boom As dusk settles over Angeles City, Justin Cunanan prepares for another long night. While the rest of the Philippines sleeps, he joins millions of his compatriots powering a global industry that is...

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3 d. ago China's factories keep running — and its influence keeps growing

China's factories keep running — and its influence keeps growing  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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5 d. ago China’s new carrier takes shape, missing Filipino helpers found: 7 highlights

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Images of hull sections suggest progress on China’s fourth aircraft carrier China appears to be making progress on its fourth aircraft carrier at a shipyard in the country’s northeast, according to satellite images, another key part...

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5 d. ago China shuns US software for documents, Tim Cook boosts iPhone Air: 7 highlights

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Images of hull sections suggest progress on China’s fourth aircraft carrier China appears to be making progress on its fourth aircraft carrier at a shipyard in the country’s northeast, according to satellite images, another key part...

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8 d. ago ‘Dirtiest town in Asia’, Singapore’s wages stall: 7 Asia highlights

We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Dirtiest town in Asia’: Malaysian MP told to clean up act after viral backlash A lawmaker representing a Malaysian tourist town on the island of Borneo has come under fire after a viral video labelled it “Asia’s dirtiest town”, prompting condemnation from the public...

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1 week ago What influences the perception of fairness in urban and rural China? An analysis using machine learning

What influences the perception of fairness in urban and rural China? An analysis using machine learning  Nature

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1 week ago Petronas CEO’s F1 champagne shower, Kyoto hotel tax: SCMP’s 7 highlights

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trump team presses unlikely buyers to snap up US soybeans Shut out of China’s massive soybean market, the United States is pressing countries across Africa and Asia to step up purchases of American soybeans, as President Donald...

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1 week ago Patterns of spatial inequality in China’s longevity population and its socio

Patterns of spatial inequality in China’s longevity population and its socio-economic influences  BMC Public Health

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1 week ago Trump Picks Pal Who Counters China Influence as Philippine Envoy

Trump Picks Pal Who Counters China Influence as Philippine Envoy  Bloomberg.com

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1 week ago China Influence Index: shedding light on Beijing’s invisible web – in Italy too

China Influence Index: shedding light on Beijing’s invisible web – in Italy too  Decode39

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2 w. ago What Australia’s ‘Pukpuk’ pact with Papua New Guinea means for the Pacific

A new chapter in Pacific security began this week as Australia and Papua New Guinea signed a mutual defence agreement that draws the strategically vital yet volatile Melanesian nation further into Canberra’s sphere of influence – as China watches closely. The “Pukpuk Treaty”, signed in Canberra on Monday by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Papua New Guinean counterpart James Marape, is Australia’s largest Pacific security pact in seven decades. Named after the Tok Pisin word...

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2 w. ago Asia’s youth lie flat, Indonesian megaproject downgrade: 7 Asia highlights

We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Anwar’s Trump card: why Malaysia wants US president at Asean summit Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has prioritised pragmatism over ideology in sticking to his guns on inviting US President Donald Trump to attend the Asean summit this month, observers say. 2....

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2 w. ago Demise of US trade deal AGOA pushes Africa further into China’s orbit

The apparent collapse of a 25-year tariff-free trade pact between the United States and Africa symbolises an American retreat, according to observers, who say the shift is paving the way for China to deepen its influence across the continent. The Clinton-era African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) expired on September 30 after Congress failed to pass a renewal bill, leaving more than 6,000 African exports, such as apparel and textiles, subject to higher US tariffs. The resulting economic...

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2 w. ago China accuses US envoy to Panama of 'lies' over its influence

China accuses US envoy to Panama of 'lies' over its influence  Nikkei Asia

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2 w. ago China threatened to retaliate against UK over foreign influence rules

China threatened to retaliate against UK over foreign influence rules  The Guardian

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2 w. ago China targets Gen Z, millennials in new strategy to build its brand in Africa

China is betting on a new generation of digital influencers and content creators to reshape its image in Africa, which observers have said is a major shift as Beijing looks to refine its “soft power” campaigns. This new strategy aims to reshape China’s public image by connecting directly with younger audiences through cultural exchange and tourism, showcasing a side of the country rarely seen in traditional news reports. For the second consecutive year, the Chinese embassy in Kenya is sponsoring...

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2 w. ago China ‘freedom’ guru goes from builder to travel blogger, has 25 million followers

An internet-addicted, working-class teenager from a debt-ridden family in China has transformed himself into a top influencer with 25 million followers, creating a social media legend along the way. Lan Zhanfei, 33, has been dubbed “the freest man on the internet” and “the ambassador of freedom” thanks to the huge popularity of videos of him travelling at home and abroad, The Cover reported. On September 22, Lan was among the most searched news items in China because he said during a live-stream...

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2 w. ago China's malign influence touches every aspect of US life. We all need to help stop them

China's malign influence touches every aspect of US life. We all need to help stop them  Fox News

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2 w. ago Argentina soy exports to China soar, Singapore’s record population: 7 highlights

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China deploys prototype of missile defence system with planet-wide coverage China has deployed a working prototype of a global defence system similar to the United States’ proposed Golden Dome, while hailing a breakthrough in data...

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