48 m. ago China This Week | How China reacted to Nepal, why Trump threatened tariffs, and how world sees China

China This Week | How China reacted to Nepal, why Trump threatened tariffs, and how world sees China  The Indian Express

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3 h. ago Nepal’s new PM Karki vows to end corruption, follow protesters’ demands

Nepal’s new leader vowed on Sunday to follow protesters’ demands to “end corruption” as she began work as interim prime minister after “Gen Z” youth demonstrations ousted her predecessor. Sushila Karki, the 73-year-old former chief justice, has been tasked with restoring order and addressing protesters’ demands for a corruption-free future ahead of elections in six months. Protests began on Monday, sparked by a ban on social media, which quickly escalated, with parliament and key government...

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4 h. ago US diplomat regrets raid, detention of Korean workers at Hyundai plant

A top US diplomat expressed regret on Sunday over an immigration raid in the state of Georgia that detained hundreds of South Korean workers and proposed making the event a turning point to strengthen bilateral relations, South Korea said. In a meeting in Seoul, First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo urged Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to push forward bilateral discussions on follow-up measures, including a new visa category, the foreign ministry said in a statement. Some 300...

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6 h. ago Trump Shifts Fury From India To China, Demands Harsh Tariffs And Sanctions For Russian Oil Purchase; Beijing Hits Back

Trump Shifts Fury From India To China, Demands Harsh Tariffs And Sanctions For Russian Oil Purchase; Beijing Hits Back  Swarajya

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7 h. ago Global Electric Car Sales Grew 15% YoY in August 2025; China Dominates While US Demand Expected to Contract

Global Electric Car Sales Grew 15% YoY in August 2025; China Dominates While US Demand Expected to Contract  ACKO Drive

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7 h. ago Japan’s booming toy market defies declining birth rate as adults get playful

The toy market in Japan is on an upwards trend despite the country’s declining birth rate, boosted by robust demand from adults seeing gadgets as an affordable hobby and a means to connect with others via social media, a research firm said. The market in the 2024 financial year grew 7.9 per cent from a year earlier to a record 1.1 trillion yen (US$7.4 billion), led by trading cards and character merchandise, expanding 36 per cent from 10 years ago, according to the Japan Toy Association. Other...

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7 h. ago ‘Chilling’ corruption over flood projects in Philippines fuels campus activism

A growing wave of anger in the Philippines over corruption-tainted flood control projects is spurring activism among university students and other Filipinos that observers say evokes the spirit of past political uprisings. At the University of the Philippines’ main campus in Quezon City, over 3,000 students and lecturers left their classrooms to rally on Friday against what they described as systemic corruption. The university has long been a cradle of student activism and political dissent. Its...

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9 h. ago China Welcomes Sushila Karki As Nepal's Interim PM, Highlights 'Time

China Welcomes Sushila Karki As Nepal's Interim PM, Highlights 'Time-Honoured Friendship'  NDTV

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10 h. ago Update: China congratulates Sushila Karki on becoming prime minister of Nepal's interim government

Update: China congratulates Sushila Karki on becoming prime minister of Nepal's interim government  Xinhua

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11 h. ago China congratulates Sushila Karki on becoming prime minister of Nepal's interim government

China congratulates Sushila Karki on becoming prime minister of Nepal's interim government  Xinhua

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27 h. ago Trump urges NATO members to halt Russian oil purchases, vows 50–100% tariffs on China

Trump urges NATO members to halt Russian oil purchases, vows 50–100% tariffs on China  trtworld.com

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28 h. ago China vows to ‘safeguard support’ for private investment, boost confidence

China’s State Council has vowed to remove hidden barriers holding back private investment and also address the concerns of private entrepreneurs, as the world’s second largest economy intensifies efforts to meet its annual growth target and stabilise the job market. The council – China’s cabinet – held an executive meeting on Friday chaired by Premier Li Qiang. The meeting emphasised the goal of creating a fair and competitive market environment, where private enterprises could invest...

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30 h. ago China sets 2025 auto sales target below trade group forecast, vows tighter regulation

China sets 2025 auto sales target below trade group forecast, vows tighter regulation  Automotive News

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31 h. ago China tackles 2 problems at once with birth subsidy for women in science

In an attempt to jointly address two major policy priorities for China – fostering a “birth-friendly society” and bolstering its scientific talent pool – Shanghai has introduced a subsidy programme to support female researchers returning to work after childbirth. The Keyan Return Plan was launched last week by the Shanghai Women’s Association for Science and Technology to address career challenges faced by women in science – particularly those that arise while balancing the demands of motherhood...

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32 h. ago Philippine defence, military chiefs slam call to dump Marcos as scandal flares

The Philippine defence and military chiefs rejected a call for the country’s armed forces to withdraw support from President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr in response to public outrage over allegations of massive corruption in flood control projects that have implicated several congressmen and public works officials and sparked pockets of street protests. Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr and military chief of staff General Romeo Brawner Jnr issued a joint statement late on Friday expressing their...

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35 h. ago China sets 2025 auto sales target below association forecast, vows tighter regulation

China sets 2025 auto sales target below association forecast, vows tighter regulation  Reuters

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37 h. ago Immediate gratification: instant commerce transforms China’s retail market

Since April, mainland Chinese consumers have been spoiled for choice, as instant commerce competition brought dazzling promotional subsidies and speedy deliveries right to their doorsteps. Instant commerce – a turbocharged combination of online shopping and swift dispatch – had already made a typical lunchbox order cost around US$1 or US$2, which covered the food and the delivery fee. On-demand delivery giant Meituan’s “Grouping for Good Meals” campaign, for example, offered a four-dish set meal...

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42 h. ago Frost reports, China trade and supply and demand topics are top of mind this week

Frost reports, China trade and supply and demand topics are top of mind this week  Agweek

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51 h. ago OIL DEMAND MONITOR: Output Boom May Strain China Stockpiling

OIL DEMAND MONITOR: Output Boom May Strain China Stockpiling  Bloomberg.com

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53 h. ago 'I'll be damned if that's the story we write': Acting NASA Administrator Duffy vows not to lose moon race to China

'I'll be damned if that's the story we write': Acting NASA Administrator Duffy vows not to lose moon race to China  Space

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