Beijing vows to expand imports amid ‘China shock’ fears
Beijing has pledged to expand imports and use its vast market to help other countries boost exports to the world’s second-largest economy – a...
China’s Zhejiang, Guangdong provinces vie to heed Xi Jinping’s call for innovation
China’s most powerful economic regions – the Yangtze River Delta and the Greater Bay Area – are racing to meet President Xi Jinping’s call...
Hong Kong authorities rule out chartering Cathay Pacific flights to Middle East
The Hong Kong government has ruled out chartering Cathay Pacific Airways flights to bring home residents stranded in the Middle East, given the potential...
Inside China’s 15th 5-year plan: AI, fusion and defence drive next frontier
China on Thursday unveiled a draft blueprint of key projects for the 2026-2030 period, aimed at overcoming chokepoints to gain a steadier footing in...
Israel’s strikes on Lebanon need urgent legal probe, says UN, as hundreds of thousands flee
The United Nations on Friday demanded swift investigations into fatal Israeli strikes across Lebanon to decide if they followed international law. “The devastating impact...
China pledges full support for tech sector with broad range of new policies
China has outlined a basket of measures to support its technology sector, from creating a more flexible and inclusive fundraising ecosystem to boosting demand...
Indonesia to ban under-16s from ‘high-risk’ social media platforms
Indonesia will begin restricting access to some social media platforms for users under 16 from March 28, marking one of the region’s toughest moves...
Iran’s uncertain future poses a strategic test for China
China has responded to the escalating conflict in Iran with familiar language: calls for restraint, condemnation of military escalation and appeals for dialogue. But...
DNA confirms mutilated remains found on Bali beach belong to kidnapped Ukrainian
Mutilated human remains, including a severed head, that were discovered on a Bali beach last month have been identified through DNA testing as those...