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China Issues Forceful Defense of South Africa’s Membership in G20
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China’s Foreign Minister Courts Gulf Leaders Amid Regional Realignments
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Kidnapping of Chinese Influencer in South Africa Sparks Alarm Over “High-Profile Travel”
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Opening scene of a popular AI-generated video uses traditional Chinese allegory to frame the war in Iran. Image cia CCTV.
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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
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Philippines’ Marcos Hopeful Strong Alliance With U.S. Will Continue
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Rubio To Say China Cheated to Power, Rejects ‘Liberal World Order’
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Wang Lutong’s Diplomatic Challenges as China’s New Envoy to Indonesia
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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
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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
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