Global equities kicked off trading on Monday with a mixed session in Asia. Taiwan stocks took a hit from fresh pandemic restrictions, while Chinese stocks gained.
Will Uzbekistan cotton reap the benefits of Xinjiang’s alleged labour abuses?
Not so long ago, the Central Asian nation was battling an international boycott of the crop. Now it could be a preferred supplier for brands turning their back on the Chinese region.
China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway: Who is going to pay
The elusive China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project has been spoken about since before Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled his grand vision for th …
US ready to pull troops from Philippines ‘in months’ if no new VFA: expert
Warning over the Visiting Forces Agreement comes as the Philippine-US alliance in the South China Sea is described as a ‘paper tiger’.
Philippines’ Duterte issues gag order on cabinet over South China Sea spat
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte barred his cabinet from talking about the South China Sea in public on Monday after weeks of strong rebukes by his ministers against China’s conduct in the …
Turkey and China: In pursuit of a ‘strategic partnership’
Turkey and China are celebrating their 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties this year. For now, however, there is not too much to celebrate, but each side is hoping for bigger and better things in the …
China Pressures U.S. to ‘Take a Just Stance’ Amid Calls for Israel to ‘Exercise Restraint’
A Sunday meeting between United Nation members raised concerns that the violence could erupt into an all-out war and sparked debate about Israel’s right to defend itself.
Mike Pence Rebukes Joe Biden’s Tax Plan, Says China Will Benefit While US Faces Economic Catastrophe
In a Monday op-ed, Pence claimed corporations will flock to China, which “stands to gain thousands of jobs as U.S. employers flee the crushing taxes” proposed by Biden.
U.S. Can Stop the Pandemic and Counter China
Vaccine diplomacy would save lives, bolster national security, and help everyone but the Communist Party.
China backs South Korea’s criticism of Fukushima water dump
China expressed support for a South Korean decision to raise concerns about Japan’s resolve to dump treated radioactive water with the international community.