As new evidence surfaces that the pandemic was probably caused by lab experiments gone wrong, and as China continues to obstruct investigations into the virus’ origins, voters will want Biden to stand …
China Wants More Babies. Some Men Choose Vasectomies.
As the Chinese government tries to increase the country’s falling birthrate, some millennials are striving for a lifestyle commonly known as “Double Income, No Kids.” …
China’s new three-child policy draws scepticism, cost questions
China’s decision to allow families to have up to three children was met with scepticism on Tuesday, with doubts expressed on social media whether it would make much difference, and calls for details …
Cambodia, China’s closest ally in south-east Asia, looks to ‘reset ties’ with US
Increasingly viewed as a vassal of China, there are signs emerging of discomfort from within the one-party state about its over-dependence on the superpower.
After entering Thailand and Taiwan, Line joins digital bank race in Indonesia
To build its banking service in the archipelago, Line bought a 20% stake in the Indonesia branch of Korea’s KEB Hana Bank.
Growth in China home prices to sustain momentum in 2021
China’s home prices are expected to grow faster this year than anticipated a few months earlier fuelled by hot demand in major cities and easy liquidity, despite Beijing’s heightened cooling measures, …
How Covid-19 finally caught up with Taiwan
Plus, the FT’s greater China correspondent, Kathrin Hille, tells us how Taiwan is dealing with the latest wave of Covid-19 and how it’s affecting chipmakers Lockdown pet boom helps insurer to $2bn val …
China-donated medicines, kits handed over to Bangladesh for postnatal mother care
Partners in Population and Development (PPD) has handed over China-donated medicines and kits to the Bangladeshi government for better postnatal care of mother’s health in the country. Mohammad Sharif …
China accuses Morrison and Ardern of ‘gross interference’ on Xinjiang and South China Sea
Beijing says the prime ministers of Australia and New Zealand made ‘irresponsible’ comments after Wellington talks …
China faces strains as population ages, birth rate falls
China’s leaders are easing limits on how many children each couple can have, hoping to counter the rapid aging of Chinese society …