Chinese aircraft carriers Liaoning and Shandong carry out a dual aircraft carrier formation exercise for the first time in the South China Sea in October 2024.

China’s PLA Navy Conducts First Dual Aircraft Carrier Formation Exercise in South China Sea

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy executed its first-ever dual aircraft carrier formation exercises in the contested waters of the South China Sea, a move signaling China’s increasing ability to project power across diverse and challenging environments. According to...
Surrogacy

China Surrogacy Abandonment: Chinese Woman’s Ordeal Sparks Outrage and Investigation

A 28-year-old woman acting as a surrogate in Chengdu, a city in southwestern China, has reportedly been left without support by the agency that engaged her for surrogacy. This case has ignited waves of criticism on Chinese social media, bringing...
International Monetary Fund (IMF)

China’s Property Sector Woes Increase Risks to Asia’s Economy, IMF Warns

 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns about heightened risks to Asia's economy due to intensifying trade tensions, a prolonged downturn in China's property sector, and potential market turbulence. These factors threaten to disrupt regional growth, with implications for...
Chinese Electric Vehicle

China’s Manufacturing Sector Shows Growth in October, Boosted by New Orders and Government Stimulus Measures

China’s economy, the country’s manufacturing activity swung back into growth in October, according to the latest Caixin/S&P Global manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) released Friday. The PMI rose to 50.3, up from 49.3 in September, signaling an expansion in the...
China Property Market

China’s Property Market Rebounds: October Sees First Year-on-Year Increase in 2024

China’s residential property market has shown its first year-on-year growth of 2024 in October, with a notable 7.1% increase in new-home sales among the country’s top 100 real estate firms. This recovery marks a positive shift following a substantial 37.7%...
China Tiangong Space Station

China’s Tiangong Space Station Prepares to Lead in Space Exploration as ISS Nears Decommissioning

As the International Space Station (ISS) moves towards the end of its operational life in the early 2030s, China’s Tiangong Space Station is positioned to play a central role in the next phase of space exploration. With comprehensive expansion plans,...
Super Typhoon Kong-Rey Taiwan

Shanghai Braces for Record Rainfall as Typhoon Kong-rey Approaches

As Typhoon Kong-rey approaches from the south, China’s economic powerhouse, Shanghai, is preparing for the heaviest rainfall in over four decades. The storm is expected to bring torrents of rain, high winds, and severe flooding to Shanghai and several other...
Xi Jinping-Donald Trump

China Faces Economic Crossroads as Xi Weighs Stimulus Amid Potential Trump Re-election

As China faces a pivotal economic juncture, President Xi Jinping's deliberations on a forthcoming stimulus package are set against a backdrop of global uncertainty, namely the possibility of Donald Trump returning to the White House. Should Trump win the upcoming...
US Dollar - Chinese Yuan

Dollar Bond Spreads for Asia’s Top-Rated Issuers Narrow to Record Lows Amid Chinese Stimulus Push

In a remarkable financial shift, dollar bond spreads for Asia’s high-grade issuers have reached record lows, driven by aggressive monetary and fiscal measures by Chinese policymakers. The gap in yield premiums on Asian bonds has closed to 74.6 basis points...
China Defense

China Deepens Military Cooperation with Belarus: Influence of Russian Warfare Strategies in Ukraine

In a notable expansion of military partnerships, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has intensified its military exchanges with Belarus, aiming to study the warfare strategies Russia has deployed in Ukraine. Through Belarus, an ally of Russia, China is exploring...
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