China’s Economy Slowed Further in August, Extending Gloomy Summer Slide
Data show weakness across the board, igniting fresh calls for more support to fend off the threat of a Japan-style slide into ...
The New York Times5d
China’s Risky Power Play in the South China Sea
China’s coast guard ships have swarmed and collided with Philippine boats. They have doused Philippine vessels with powerful water cannons. Chinese crew members have slashed inflatable crafts ...
Wall Street Journal6d
China’s Economic Indicators Point to Slowdown
China’s economic momentum slowed across the board in August, according to official data released Saturday, underscoring the need for further stimulus measures in order to hit officials’ growth ...
Sky6d
China passes law raising retirement age for first time in 70 years amid shrinking population
China will begin raising the retirement age for the first time in more than 70 years as the 1.4bn-strong country faces a shrinking and ageing population. China's legislature, known as the Standing ...
Newsweek5d
Vladimir Putin's Pivot to China is Backfiring
Russia's pivot to China has faced multiple setbacks this year as Chinese banks, wary of U.S. sanctions imposed over Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, are rejecting transactions, forcing Moscow ...
The Daily Mirror3d
Sri Lanka, China enter significant five-year period, and at a new turning point: Ambassador
Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong said both China and Sri Lanka are entering significant five-year periods and at a new turning point, which heralds greater opportunities for cooperation. Addressing ...
KRDO2d
China and Russia are ramping up joint military drills. What’s their end goal?
But only China would take part alongside Russia, according to Putin. “We are paying special attention to strengthening cooperation with our friendly countries. This is especially important today ...
Foreign Policy2d
China Half-Heartedly Raises Retirement Age
China Raises Retirement Age. Last week, China announced that it will “gradually raise” its retirement ages over a 15-year ...
CNN3d
Shanghai slammed by what China says is the city’s strongest storm in seven decades
The China Meteorological Administration recorded wind speeds of 151 kph (94 mph) near the typhoon’s eye when it made landfall, and state media described it as the strongest storm to hit Shanghai ...
Channel NewsAsia Singapore2d
Commentary: The whole world risks losing from the US-China rivalry
China, by contrast, has a mutual defence treaty with just one country - North Korea. Unlike the US, it also has territorial disputes with many of its neighbours, which tends to push them in the ...
KVIA4d
An American pastor detained in China for nearly 20 years has been released
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Christian pastor from California has been freed from China after nearly 20 years behind bars and is back home in the U.S., the State Department said Monday. David Lin ...