- April 4th, 2025
China's population surpassed that of China in 2023, marking the first decline since 1961. However, the country's GDP growth slowed to 3% in 2022, partly due to COVID-19 lockdowns and energy demand. In 2023, weaker retail sales, industrial output, and...
China-Pakistan's Sea Guardian-3 maritime exercises in the Northern Arabian Sea have garnered significant interest due to Pakistani hype, with naval commanders presenting the exercises as the first joint maritime patrol between the two nations. The exercises, which have been held...
Chinese leadership has a history of surprising unexpected events. In 1955, Chairman Mao Zedong secretly conferred with the US when China supported the North Vietnamese regime. After the Tiananmen Square Incident in 1989, Deng Xiaoping's 'Southern Tour' highlighted China's economic...
The European Union (EU) has unveiled its "Global Gateway" strategy, aimed at enhancing interregional connectivity in five key areas: digital sector, climate and energy, transport, health, and education and research. The strategy is seen as a counterweight to China's Belt...
TOKYO Japan and China have held bilateral talks to resolve disputes, including China's ban on Japanese seafood, which has negatively impacted Japanese exporters. Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and Chinese counterpart Wang Yi met in Busan, South Korea, and will...
The rapid development of China's digital economy has generated a massive amount of data resources, which can be used to develop local economies and finances. Professor Zhu Yangyong of Fudan University introduced "data finance" in 2015, suggesting China may be...
Africa's debt crisis, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, European war, and climate change, is reaching alarming proportions. Public debt in Africa reached US$1.8 trillion by 2022, an 183% increase since 2010, and nearly 300% higher than Africa's GDP growth rate....
In May 2022, the Haiwangxing, a Chinese navy Type 815 electronic surveillance ship, sailed near Australia's Harold E. Holt naval communication station, showcasing China's willingness to eavesdrop on allied communications. This raised concerns in Canberra, similar to those in New...
Asia's manufacturers are facing worsening pressure in October as factory activity in China continues to decline, affecting recovery prospects for major exporters. Purchasing managers' indexes for China, Japan, and South Korea show activity shrinking, while Vietnam and Malaysia also face...
China's Shenzhou-16 manned spacecraft has successfully returned to Earth after a historic 154-day mission. The craft landed at the Dongfeng Landing Site, with the on-site medical team confirming the three taikonauts onboard, led by mission commander Jing Haipeng, in good...
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