6 h. ago Asia week ahead: Key data on China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan

Asia week ahead: Key data on China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan  ING THINK economic and financial analysis | ING Think

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37 h. ago Hong Kong stocks record biggest drop in a week as Chinese equities stumble

Hong Kong stocks record biggest drop in a week as Chinese equities stumble  South China Morning Post

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49 h. ago China parades statecraft and hardware as world faces ‘critical’ choices

China crowned a busy week of grand diplomacy with a spectacular military parade on Wednesday, sending a message to the world that it has the determination and strength to champion a multipolar global order as geopolitical challenges rise. Flanked by Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and leaders from 26 countries, President Xi Jinping gave a keynote speech on top of the Gate of Heavenly Peace in Beijing to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the war against...

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51 h. ago Malaysia’s Anwar signals support for China’s global vision during 4

Following two days in Tianjin for a regional bloc summit and another day of meetings with top Chinese leaders, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stood on the rostrum at Beijing’s Tiananmen Square to witness a spectacular military parade. His appearance underscored Malaysia’s alignment with China’s push for a multipolar global order. Over the past week, China has showcased its growing diplomatic clout and military strength, culminating in Wednesday’s parade, which followed the two-day annual...

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53 h. ago As protests simmer, Prabowo’s China trip carries political risks

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto made a swift trip to Beijing to attend China’s World War II victory commemoration parade on Wednesday, with his spokesman citing the importance of maintaining strategic ties and the easing of unrest at home. Analysts said the tightly timed visit reflected Jakarta’s effort to reassure key diplomatic partners and project stability abroad following global coverage of Indonesia’s violent protests over the weekend, but warned it carried “political risks” at home...

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3 d. ago Putin praises 'unprecedented' cooperation with China on Beijing visit

Putin praises 'unprecedented' cooperation with China on Beijing visit  upi.com

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5 d. ago Putin’s ‘Truly Unprecedented’ Visit to China / Beijing Aligns with Moscow on the War in Ukraine

Putin’s ‘Truly Unprecedented’ Visit to China / Beijing Aligns with Moscow on the War in Ukraine  رکنا

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5 d. ago China is playing a calculated diplomatic game and this week is about showing off what it can do

China is playing a calculated diplomatic game and this week is about showing off what it can do  Sky News

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7 d. ago US ambassador to China expected to skip Beijing military parade: sources

America’s envoy to Beijing is expected to skip China’s military parade next week, joining what appears to be a concerted effort by Western missions to opt out of the grand event despite Chinese pressure. The South China Morning Post has learned from multiple sources that US ambassador David Perdue is unlikely to attend the parade that China is holding in Tiananmen Square in Beijing on Wednesday to commemorate the end of World War II. It is unclear if the US embassy would instead dispatch another...

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7 d. ago Are Trump’s tariffs nudging India and China to mend their ties?

As India and China reconfigure their relationship, US President Donald Trump’s steep trade tariffs may prove to be a blessing in disguise and bring greater urgency to efforts to mend ties between the two neighbours. Peace talks have been ongoing, resulting in Indian and Chinese troops pulling back from their common borders last year, and there are other signs of possibly warmer bilateral ties. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Tianjin at the end of this month to attend the...

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7 d. ago Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin to attend military parade in China next week

Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin to attend military parade in China next week  NBC News

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8 d. ago In Washington, China’s top trade negotiator readies for talks

One of China’s top trade negotiators, Li Chenggang, will be meeting with relevant US officials this week while in Washington, the Ministry of Commerce has confirmed. “China is willing to work with the United States to continue leveraging the China-US economic and trade consultation mechanisms effectively, resolve issues through equal dialogue and consultation, and jointly maintain the healthy, stable and sustainable development of China-US economic and trade relations,” ministry spokeswoman He...

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8 d. ago Putin, Kim Jong Un to attend military parade in Beijing next week: China

Putin, Kim Jong Un to attend military parade in Beijing next week: China  Tribune India

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8 d. ago India, China to resume direct flights, opening door for travel boom

India and China’s planned resumption of direct flights after five years is expected to revive tourism and business travel between the two regional powers and potentially boost neighbouring economies, raising hopes of a thaw in relations after years of economic and security friction. Flights between the two countries were halted during the pandemic in 2020 and, except for a few repatriation flights, never resumed even after New Delhi and Beijing lifted Covid-19 travel restrictions. Relations...

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9 d. ago Philippines warns China not to cross ‘red line’ over grounded warship

The Philippines has warned China that any attempt to board or tow away its grounded warship at the Second Thomas Shoal would be crossing a “red line” after Manila detected a sharp rise in Chinese maritime activity around the disputed feature in the South China Sea. Philippine Navy Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad told reporters on Tuesday that the military was closely monitoring a surge in Chinese maritime activity near the shoal, including the deployment of a navy tugboat for the first...

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9 d. ago Putin to Make ‘Completely Unprecedented’ Visit to China This Week

Putin to Make ‘Completely Unprecedented’ Visit to China This Week  Kyiv Post

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1 week ago China EV registrations in week 34: Onvo 4,104, Xpeng 8,200, Tesla 10,300, BYD 70,600

China EV registrations in week 34: Onvo 4,104, Xpeng 8,200, Tesla 10,300, BYD 70,600  CarNewsChina.com

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1 week ago China EV insurance registrations for week ending Aug 24: Nio Inc 7,571, Tesla 10,300, Xiaomi 8,200

China EV insurance registrations for week ending Aug 24: Nio Inc 7,571, Tesla 10,300, Xiaomi 8,200  CnEVPost

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1 week ago The Earth takes 1 billion years, China only one week — More than 20,000,000 produced

The Earth takes 1 billion years, China only one week — More than 20,000,000 produced  ecoportal.net

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1 week ago Malaysia’s oil and gas future finds itself adrift in the South China Sea

For half a century, Malaysia’s economy has been buoyed by oil and gas, the vast reserves off its shores enabling it to ride out global downturns and sustain growth. Today, these resources are throwing the nation a lifeline once more as global economic waters become ever choppier. But smooth sailing ahead is far from guaranteed. An estimated 3.6 billion barrels of oil and more than 40 trillion cubic feet of natural gas lies under the contested waters of the South China Sea – a maritime expanse...

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