The Philippine Coast Guard said fisherman had turned over a 12-foot-long underwater drone they found near the waters of Palawan.
China asks S&P’s mainland ratings group to ‘rectify’ operations
Ratings in China for both bonds and issuers, most of which are also double A or triple A, are provided by domestic agencies, some of which are linked to the state. The People’s Bank of China lists …
A new China tech visa has caught India’s attention – now locals aren’t happy
The Indian media report was picked up widely in China, stoking concern – and even fears – amongst the public over whether benefits extended to foreigners would increase competition in a sluggish job …
Can easing of property curbs in 3 big cities help give Chinese consumption a boost?
With China’s three most economically important cities recently rolling out policies to address renewed weakness in the property sector, analysts say stabilising the industry would be significant in …
China replaces senior diplomat as questions over his whereabouts persist
Liu Jianchao, who is unrelated to Liu Haixing, had served as head of the International Department since June 2022. He had traveled extensively abroad as part of China’s post-pandemic diplomatic drive, …
China launches a new visa to attract tech talent, but locals aren’t happy
The official launch of the K visa – though the timing was set two months ago – coincides with the Trump administration’s sharp increase in application fees for the H-1B programme, a move that has …
China September new home prices edge up, resale market falls: survey
China’s new home prices rose at a slower pace in September, traditionally a peak buying month, while resale home prices fell again, as the market struggled to find its footing despite a raft of …
Myanmar Junta Boss Stops in China for Border Trade, BRI Talks
Chinese officials gave Min Aung Hlaing a talking-to at Kunming airport about progress in border security and Chinese-invested mega-projects in Myanmar.
Turkey mulls $250 million plan by China’s Dongfang to build 2GW wind turbine facility
Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said on Tuesday he had discussed a plan by China’s Dongfang Electric Corporation to build a wind turbine facility in Turkey for some $250 million, with an …
Japan is arming a warship with US missiles that can hit targets up to 1,000 miles away as Pacific arms race heats up
A Japanese warship is on the way to the United States to be fitted with Tomahawk cruise missiles, the latest move by Washington and its Asian allies to beef up firepower as adversaries like China and …