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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 ...
What To Expect From China-India Relations in 2025
Observers of China-India relations had a busy fourth quarter last year. In late October 2024, the two states announced the conclusion of a border patrol agreement, signaling a thaw in border tensions that had persisted for more than four years. A flurry of high‑level meetings ...
Philippines Says Alarmed by Chinese Ships Moving Closer to Shore
The Philippines said Tuesday it was alarmed by Chinese coast guard patrols which are growing closer to the country's shore. Beijing claims most of the South China Sea despite an international ruling that its assertion has no legal basis.
Photo Essay: Mounting Health Crisis in Indonesia’s Nickel Mining and Smelting Hub
It begins with a sharp sneeze, followed by a piercing wheeze, a relentless cough, or the struggle to catch a full breath—paired with the sting of irritated eyes. In Lelilef Sawai, a small village nestled beside Weda Bay Industrial Park, a massive hub of nickel downstream processing ...
Vietnam Challenges Thailand as Durian Export Leader Amid China’s Booming Demand
Vietnam’s durian industry is booming, fueled by China’s increasing love for the “King of Fruits.” In 2024, Vietnam’s durian exports hit an impressive $3.3 billion, a staggering almost 8-fold increase from 2022. This rapid growth highlights the country’s strategic ...
Indian PM Opens Strategic Tunnel to China Border Zones
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a strategic Himalayan road tunnel on Monday, pushing all-weather access northwards towards contested high-altitude border zones with rivals China and Pakistan. The Z-Morh or Sonmarg tunnel, stretching 6.4 kilometers beneath a treacherous mountain pass cut ...