May 2026 – Page 176 – From Inside Asia

After Trump visit, China’s top party journal doubles down on manufacturing push

Shortly after US President Donald Trump departed Beijing, China’s ruling Communist Party has called for strengthening the real economy – particularly manufacturing – to...

by Alice Li May 15, 2026

US Politics

Trump Departs China After 2-Day Talks With Xi

President Donald Trump has concluded his two-day trip to China, spending the final day engaging in talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the...

by FIA Staff May 15, 2026

US Politics

House Ties 212–212 on Iran War Powers Resolution

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday failed to pass a measure seeking to limit President Donald Trump’s military powers by a razor-thin vote....

by FIA Staff May 15, 2026

US Politics

Vance Touts Administration’s Anti-Fraud Agenda in Maine Rally, Calls for Bipartisan Support

BANGOR, Maine–Vice President JD Vance highlighted broad anti-fraud initiatives he is spearheading and endorsed local Republican candidates while headlining a rally held at the...

by FIA Staff May 15, 2026

World

China couple diagnosed with rare autoimmune disorder together have lost newborn baby

A young Chinese couple who were both diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder a year after getting married have lost their newborn baby. The...

by Fran Lu May 15, 2026

Military

Exercise Balikatan 2026 in photos

Asian Military Review attended the 41st iteration of Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the Philippines, drills that were conducted from 20 April till 8 May....

by Gordon Arthur May 15, 2026

News

Putin to Visit China Very Soon, Kremlin Confirms

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China in the very near future, the Kremlin has announced. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on May 14...

by James Xu May 15, 2026

World

Chinese EV makers hunt for idled plants in Europe as they expand global influence

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers, from BYD to Leapmotor, are voraciously seeking out manufacturing assets in Europe as the global energy crisis creates surging...

by Daniel Ren May 15, 2026

World

Chinese tourist banned from Thailand for life after kicking, damaging US$15,000 auto-gates

A Chinese tourist has been barred from returning to Thailand for life after he allegedly kicked and damaged automated passport control gates at Bangkok’s...

by SCMP’s Asia desk May 15, 2026