India’s new P4M middle-power group enters a crowded field
India has joined a new multilateral grouping comprising a cross-regional mix of middle powers, in a move analysts say reflects New Delhi’s efforts to...
China CEOs to likely miss Xi’s US trip amid thin summit expectations
China will probably decide against inviting business leaders to join President Xi Jinping on his trip to the United States this week as the...
China puts industry minister in charge of key semiconductor hub Anhui province
Published: 5:14pm, 23 Sep 2026Updated: 5:16pm, 23 Sep 2026 China’s industry minister is set to lead Anhui province, a key semiconductor hub, in the...
Skills for a new generation
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has sent its largest construction squad to...
China’s first lady Peng Liyuan projects glamour and soft power on world stage
Published: 5:02pm, 23 Sep 2026Updated: 5:28pm, 23 Sep 2026 China’s first lady Peng Liyuan is again stepping into the international limelight as she travels...
Families Call for Release of Loved Ones in China as Xi Visits US
WASHINGTON—These are the faces that Beijing doesn’t want the world to see. They are political prisoners, ranging in age from their early 20s to...
Why Brunei prefers ‘quiet diplomacy’ over confrontation in South China Sea
Brunei’s measured defence ties with Beijing reflect its low-key approach to South China Sea disputes, with analysts saying that goals such as peacekeeping offer...
Hong Kong unveils gold, bond and liquidity plans to drive next phase of yuan adoption
Bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) will launch yuan-denominated gold futures early next year, while the city’s de facto central bank plans...
South Africa mass shooting leaves 11 dead, 3 wounded
Three shooters killed at least 11 people including a woman who was believed to be pregnant in an attack at a house party in...