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XI Hails ‘Historical Opportunity’ for China-Sri Lanka Ties in Talks With President

Chinese leader Xi Jinping said relations between China and Sri Lanka faced a "historical opportunity" to foster ties, in talks with the island nation's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Wednesday. "China-Sri Lanka relations face a historical opportunity to build on the ...

Has China Started Patrolling the Nine Dash Line?

Amid complaints from Philippine authorities that a large Chinese Coast Guard vessel has repeatedly entered their exclusive economic zone (EEZ,) rumors are circulating that Chinese forces may have started patrolling parts of the so-called Nine Dash Line. China uses the line to demarcate what it claims as its historical ...

Japan, Philippines Vow To Boost Security Ties Over China Concern

Japan and the Philippines vowed Wednesday to strengthen security cooperation to counter China's actions in key sea trade routes amid speculation incoming U.S. President Donald Trump could scale back security commitments in Asia. Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya met with his ...

Philippines’ Marcos Hopeful Strong Alliance With U.S. Will Continue

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos is hopeful that Manila and Washington will maintain its "strong and dynamic" relationship with the upcoming U.S. administration, a palace statement said Wednesday, less than a week before Donald Trump assumes office. The United States has a decades-old ...

Rubio To Say China Cheated to Power, Rejects ‘Liberal World Order’

By Shaun Tandon Marco Rubio, Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of state, will say Wednesday that China cheated its way to superpower status and that the "liberal world order" long cherished by the U.S. elite should be discarded. ...

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China-Led Study Proposes Global Energy Network

A globally connected network of solar and wind energy could provide three times the global energy demand by 2050 at a lower cost than independent national power systems. This is the finding of a study led by the Chinese Academy of Sciences in collaboration with researchers from the United States and Denmark.

The study focused on how areas with high solar and wind capacity (such as deserts) can be linked to ...

Wang Lutong’s Diplomatic Challenges as China’s New Envoy to Indonesia

The recent appointment of Wang Lutong as China’s 14th Ambassador to Indonesia signifies a pivotal moment in the growing relationship between the two nations. Arriving in Jakarta in late November, Wang succeeds Lu Kang, who served as Beijing's envoy since 2021.

Online Scam and Trafficking Lead to Mass Cancellations from Chinese Tour Groups to Thailand

As the Chinese New Year approaches, what should have been a bustling season for Thai hotels and airlines is taking a sharp turn. Tour groups from China are canceling their bookings en masse, and independent travelers are hesitating to finalize plans. The reason? Safety concerns from ...

Indonesia Mulls Russian Oil Imports Amid Newest U.S. Sanctions on Russian Oil

Indonesia’s recent entry into the BRICS economic bloc has reignited discussions about the potential to import oil from Russia, a move that could reshape its energy strategy and further complicate its position in the global geopolitical landscape. Luhut Binsar ...

Thailand’s Record Investment Boom: How China and Tech are Shaping the Future

Thailand reached a significant milestone in 2024, attracting $33 billion in investment applications, the highest in a decade. China played a key role in this growth, supporting 810 projects worth $5 billion and strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia’s evolving economy.

Indonesia’s Coal Production Hits Record in 2024, with China Driving the Growth

Indonesia’s coal production hit a new high in 2024, reaching 831.6 million tons, 17% above the target. This boost is largely thanks to strong demand from China, the world’s biggest coal importer, along with other key markets in ASEAN. While ...

Vietnam Eyeing $8 Billion in Fruit and Vegetable Exports by 2025, Aiming to Win the Chinese Market

Vietnam is quietly positioning itself to become a global powerhouse in the fruit and vegetable export market, targeting an ambitious $8 billion in exports by 2025, aiming to win the Chinese market. With its agricultural sector already achieving $7.1 billion ...

China Meets 2024 Growth Target as Trade Tensions and Deflation Threaten 2025

China’s economy ended 2024 on a strong note, achieving its fastest quarterly growth in over a year. However, escalating trade tensions under the Trump presidency and the threat of deflation pose serious challenges to its 2025 growth outlook. Exports surged, and ...