4 h. ago Kazakhstan, China Sign Several Strategic Agreements Ahead of Second China

Kazakhstan, China Sign Several Strategic Agreements Ahead of Second China-Central Asia Summit  The Astana Times

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6 h. ago China, Kazakhstan to boost ties for regional, global peace, development

China, Kazakhstan to boost ties for regional, global peace, development  CPPCC National Committee

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22 h. ago Kazakhstan, China Deepen Strategic Partnership, Sign 24 Agreements

Kazakhstan, China Deepen Strategic Partnership, Sign 24 Agreements  The Astana Times

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28 h. ago Chinese President Xi arrives in Kazakhstan ahead of 2nd China

Chinese President Xi arrives in Kazakhstan ahead of 2nd China-Central Asia summit  Anadolu Ajansı

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30 h. ago China's Xi headed to Central Asia summit in Kazakhstan: state media

China's Xi headed to Central Asia summit in Kazakhstan: state media  Space War News

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34 h. ago National flags of China and Kazakhstan flutter along streets of Astana

National flags of China and Kazakhstan flutter along streets of Astana  ecns.cn

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5 d. ago Philippines’ Marcos softens stance amid economic pressures but will China bite?

President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s recent call to Filipino-Chinese businessmen to boost Manila’s bilateral ties with Beijing has raised the possibility that the Philippine leader is softening his stance on China. However, while the president’s sudden pivot could signal a recalibration of his approach, observers say the move is unlikely to yield any results in the near term because of his earlier hardline policy, including a statement earlier this month by his defence chief at a major security...

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6 d. ago Major Pakistan defense boost as China military ties deepen and India tensions soar

Major Pakistan defense boost as China military ties deepen and India tensions soar  Newsweek

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1 week ago Philippines urged to ratify UN marine resource treaty or risk being sidelined

France is stepping up its diplomacy in Asia to gather support for a key United Nations treaty on marine resource protection, warning that any delay in its ratification could leave the Philippines and other regional countries on the sidelines of a crucial global conference next week. Only 29 countries have ratified the landmark High Seas Treaty – also known as the Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) treaty – which requires ratifications by at least 60 countries to...

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2 w. ago ‘Credible’ new global mediation body will draw investors to Hong Kong: Paul Chan

The new International Organisation for Mediation launched in Hong Kong will be an efficient, fair and credible mechanism for dispute resolution and attract investors from the Global South as the economy shifts towards these developing countries, the city’s finance minister has said. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said on Sunday the inauguration of the China-led body on Friday established Hong Kong’s role as the global legal and mediation centre for the Asia-Pacific region. “An efficient,...

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2 w. ago Filipino activists stage ‘sea concert’ to resist Chinese claims in disputed waters

Combining protest with performance, Filipino activists staged a “sea concert” near the disputed Thitu Island in the South China Sea this week – a symbolic act of resistance that analysts say may not advance legal claims but could help galvanise regional solidarity and draw global attention. The event, organised by the Atin Ito (This Is Ours) coalition, took place aboard the civilian vessel M/V Kapitan Felix Oca, which set sail from Palawan in the early hours of Tuesday carrying volunteers and...

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2 w. ago Kazakhstan Grants Maintenance Approval to China’s ExecuJet Haite

Kazakhstan Grants Maintenance Approval to China’s ExecuJet Haite  Aviation International News

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2 w. ago China, Asean, Gulf states deliver ‘elaborate’ message on economic, energy ties

China, Southeast Asian nations and six Gulf states have pledged to foster closer cooperation with a strong emphasis on economic integration and energy collaboration, marking a milestone in enhancing tripartite alignment to tackle regional and global challenges. In a comprehensive joint statement, leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and China reaffirmed their commitment to a rules-based multilateral trading system and economic...

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3 w. ago China, Indonesia Sovereign Wealth Funds Boost Investment Ties

China, Indonesia Sovereign Wealth Funds Boost Investment Ties  Bloomberg.com

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3 w. ago Vietnam and Thailand forge strategic ties to boost trade, reduce reliance on China

Vietnam and Thailand’s upgraded partnership aims to boost trade to US$25 billion by 2030, reflecting Hanoi’s tiered diplomacy approach.

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3 w. ago China and Thailand boost strategic ties with new military cooperation plans

China and Thailand boost strategic ties with new military cooperation plans  South China Morning Post

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3 w. ago Alibaba and DeepSeek’s home province aims to become AI hub through big spending

The provincial government of Zhejiang, home to Alibaba Group Holding and DeepSeek, has released a comprehensive policy package to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) research, industrial growth and talent acquisition, in an effort to turn the region into a “global AI innovation development highland”. Under the plan, major companies in the AI supply chain – including those responsible for large language models, cloud computing and semiconductors – are expected to generate combined operating...

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