3 d. ago China’s Fourth Plenum: How will Beijing’s secretive meeting shape the global economy?

China’s Fourth Plenum: How will Beijing’s secretive meeting shape the global economy?  Firstpost

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3 d. ago Explainer: What to know about key Party meeting that will shape China's next five

Explainer: What to know about key Party meeting that will shape China's next five-year plan  China Daily

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3 d. ago What to know about key Party meeting that will shape China's next five

What to know about key Party meeting that will shape China's next five-year plan  chinadailyasia.com

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6 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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9 d. ago ‘Indonesians pranked’: government nearly doubles recess allowance for lawmakers

Indonesia nearly doubled a key allowance for its lawmakers, an official said on Monday, one month after cancelling some of the benefits given to parliamentarians in an effort to assuage public anger following a series of violent demonstrations. In August, thousands of students, rights groups and other civilians joined protests against the government’s spending priorities, including pay rises for lawmakers. The demonstrations later spiralled into riots after a motorcycle taxi driver was killed...

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2 w. ago Philippines and Japan signal defence pact’s depth via aid to quake

The Philippines and Japan have activated their new defence pact through a joint mission focused on delivering humanitarian aid following the deadly earthquake in Cebu, in a move that analysts say can lay the groundwork for deeper security cooperation in the region. The deployment marks the start of the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA), a landmark deal that allows troops from both countries to conduct joint exercises on each other’s territory. Signed in July 2024 and in force since September 11,...

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2 w. ago Otters, owls and E coli: study flags health risks at Japan’s exotic animal cafes

Japan’s exotic animal cafes – where visitors can pet owls, hold otters and sip coffee surrounded by sloths – are under fresh scrutiny after a study found troubling lapses in hygiene and infection control, including the presence of harmful bacteria. The joint study, carried out by WWF Japan and Hokkaido University’s Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, surveyed 25 establishments in Tokyo and surrounding areas that allowed direct interaction with non-domesticated animals. It found multiple...

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2 w. ago US Joins Japan and China in Shaping Travel Trends with Rising Spending on Korean K

US Joins Japan and China in Shaping Travel Trends with Rising Spending on Korean K-Lifestyle, Beauty Treatments, and Healthcare Tourism  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. ago China National Day Holiday Sees Record Tourism Surge: Family Travel, Airfare Trends, and Outbound Growth Soar

China National Day Holiday Sees Record Tourism Surge: Family Travel, Airfare Trends, and Outbound Growth Soar  Travel And Tour World

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3 w. ago China’s military sees threat in expanded US drills with Japan and South Korea

The US military’s expanded joint cyber and AI-integrated exercises with Japan and South Korea pose a risk to regional security, a Chinese military commentary has warned. The opinion piece – by Ji Cheng from the People’s Liberation Army Academy of Military Sciences and published in the PLA Daily on Tuesday – referred to the growing pace and complexity of various multilateral military exercises held in recent weeks. “[The exercises] have gone beyond traditional military cooperation and are...

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3 w. ago China Dominates Golden Week 2025 Travel Trends with Explosive Growth in Alternative Stays and Uncovering Emerging Travel Destinations

China Dominates Golden Week 2025 Travel Trends with Explosive Growth in Alternative Stays and Uncovering Emerging Travel Destinations  Travel And Tour World

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