China’s multi-year property crisis is set to drag on in 2026 and further weigh on banks’ asset quality, even after the government stepped up its stimulus push to boost demand, according to Fitch …
Myanmar rebels sign ceasefire with military after China-mediated talks
The ceasefire with the Ta’ang National Liberation Army, or TNLA, marks a significant victory for Myanmar’s military government, which has regained territories ahead of elections scheduled to start Dec …
China Brokers Myanmar Rebel Pullout From Ruby-Mining Hub Mogok
One of Myanmar’s most powerful ethnic armed opposition factions has agreed to a China-brokered withdrawal from a lucrative ruby mining hub, the group said on Wednesday.
Western intelligence says Iran is rearming despite UN sanctions, with China’s help
Iran appears to be stepping up the rebuilding of its ballistic missile program, despite the reintroduction last month of United Nations sanctions that ban arms sales to the country and ballistic …
China blows past record for Europe car sales on hybrids, EVs
Chinese carmakers posted their best month ever in Europe, roaring past previous highs in September on surging demand for battery-powered and hybrid-electric models.
Hegseth welcomes Japan’s arms spending increase, says alliance key to deter China
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has welcomed Japan’s commitment to accelerate its military buildup and defense spending …
Trump says he expects to strike U.S.-China deal in meeting with Xi Jinping after months-long trade war
Trump is in South Korea, the final stop of his Asia tour, where he says he expects to nail down a “good deal for both” China and the U.S. with Xi Jinping.
‘No Trump! No China!’: Caught in the middle, South Korea hosts rival superpowers
“No Trump!” the rally of hundreds shouted, growing louder as it neared the United States embassy in the centre of South Korea’s capital Seoul. A line of police buses stopped them reaching the gates, …
Trump says China will work with him to stop fentanyl trafficking
Trump heads to crucial meeting with China’s Xi Jinping during Asia trip, promising to tackle fentanyl crisis and trade issues while criticizing Biden’s border policies.
China may be rehearsing for an invasion of Taiwan — but on the potential front lines there’s little panic
CBC News visited Taiwan’s Kinmen islands, which are just a few kilometres across the bay from the Chinese city of Xiamen. The islands have been on the frontline of hostilities between China and Taiwan …