CHINA looks set to miss a year-end target for boosting production of less-polluting steel as usage rates for cleaner, newer furnaces stall and the property crisis weighs on demand and prices. Read …
Thailand’s economy threatened by Trumponomics 2.0 and China’s slowdown
Thailand’s GDP faces risks from Trumponomics 2.0, with potential export declines of up to 2%, raising concerns about economic stability.
Philippines recovers suspected Chinese submarine drone
MANILA: A submarine drone suspected to be from China was recovered in waters off the central Philippines, police said on Thursday (Jan 2), warning of “potential national security implications”. Three
U.S. Companies Vouched for China During Trump’s First Term. Not Anymore.
American companies have largely gone silent about the importance of the U.S.-China relationship—they no longer see China as the land of opportunity.
China-backed election raises fears of ‘negative peace’ in Myanmar
As Myanmar’s junta pushes ahead with a vote in 2025, critics warn Beijing’s support may legitimize what they call a sham election …
China’s BYD closes in on Tesla as sales jump
Chinese car maker BYD saw sales jump at the end of last year, leaving it closer to claiming the title of the world’s best-selling electric vehicle (EV) maker of 2024. The company says it sold 207,734 …
Oil rises as investors return from holidays, eye China recovery
Oil prices nudged higher on Thursday, the first day of trade for 2025, as investors returning from holidays cautiously eyed a recovery in China’s economy and fuel demand following a pledge by …
Japan’s Ishiba reportedly plans to postpone US visit, linked by media to his emphasizing of visit to China
The trust between the two top leaders cannot be superficial and that it must be developed through interactions. Regarding China-Japan relations, Ishiba was quoted by Nikkei Asia as saying that ties …
China’s Xi addresses economic challenges, threatens Taiwan in New Year speech
The Chinese leader projected confidence amid Beijing’s economic struggles and ahead of the inauguration of Donald Trump, set to take a hard line on China.
China renter converts flat into chicken farm, causing foul odor, damage to property
Shocked landlord returns to flat after two-year hiatus to find chickens roaming and flying around, says property needs complete redecoration.