Chinese Coast Guard- South China Sea

China Denies Philippine Maritime Claims Following New Legislation on South China Sea Dispute

Beijing and Manila find themselves in renewed conflict over the South China Sea, with China rejecting recent Philippine maritime claims, saying the legislation "severely infringes on" China's territorial sovereignty. China’s Foreign Ministry issued a firm statement on November 10, asserting...
Donald Trump

Donald Trump Secures Presidency Again: New Term Sparks Uncertainty in US-South Korea Relations

In a historic twist of political fate, former President Donald Trump has reclaimed the US presidency in the 2024 election, this time with a majority in the popular vote and a Congress inclined to support his policy directions. Trump’s return...
Asian Financial Markets

Asian Stocks Drop as Chinese Stimulus Package Falls Short of Investor Expectations

Asian stock markets took a hit on Monday following news of China’s long-awaited stimulus package, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index dropping over 2%. Despite the hefty 6 trillion yuan ($839 billion) stimulus aimed at alleviating local government debt, investor...
China's Consumer Prices Rise Less Than Expected in September; Factory-Gate Charges Continue Decline for 24th Month

Singles’ Day Shopping Festival Loses its Shine as Chinese Consumers Tighten Their Wallets Amid Economic Uncertainty

Once hailed as the world's largest online shopping festival, China's Singles' Day, celebrated annually on November 11, has lost much of its previous luster. Once marked by a frenzy of consumerism and staggering sales growth, this year’s event has been...
Oils

Oil Prices Dip as Chinese Demand Slows, Investors Eye Global Market Signals

Oil prices extended their decline into a second consecutive day on Monday, as concerns over a tepid demand outlook in China—the world’s largest oil importer—continued to rattle the market. Brent crude futures traded near $74 per barrel after dropping over...
chinese stocks

Chinese Stocks Slide Amid Disappointment Over Lack of Major Stimulus from Beijing’s Legislative Meeting

Chinese stocks took a hit as investor expectations for a significant economic stimulus package were left unfulfilled following a high-profile legislative meeting. The decline reflects heightened concerns about China’s ability to tackle its deflationary cycle and navigate a series of...
Iron ore

Iron Ore Prices Near $100 as China’s Economic Measures Disappoint Investors

Beijing’s Economic Revitalization Plans Fail to Bolster Iron Ore, Highlighting Weak Demand and Ample Supply Iron ore prices slid closer to $100 per ton, reflecting investor disappointment over China’s recent economic measures. Despite anticipation for stronger support, Beijing's latest debt-swap...
Temu

Vietnam Threatens to Block Chinese Retail Giants Shein and Temu if Registration Requirements Aren’t Met by End of November

Vietnam’s government has taken a decisive stand against two of China’s largest online retail platforms, Shein and Temu, declaring that it will block both platforms’ domains and apps within the country if they do not officially register their operations with...
Asia Stock Markets

Asian Markets Slip as China’s Debt Swap Program Fails to Ease Investor Concerns

Asian markets fell sharply at the start of the week after China’s latest financial measures to manage local government debt left investors skeptical about their effectiveness. The proposed 10 trillion yuan ($1.4 trillion) debt swap program aimed at mitigating regional...
U.S.-Made ATACMS Ballistic Missiles

Taiwan Receives First Shipment of U.S.-Made ATACMS Missiles, Marking Strategic Defense Upgrade Amid Rising Tensions with China

Taiwan's Ministry of Defense confirmed today the arrival of the first batch of U.S.-made Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles, marking a substantial milestone in Taiwan’s defense strategy. Delivered as part of an advanced long-range strike package, this acquisition fortifies...
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