BEIJING — China on Thursday launched the core module for its first permanent space station that will host astronauts long-term. The Tianhe, or “Heavenly Harmony,” module blasted into space atop a Long …
‘Fuel on the fire’: war of words between Australia and China stokes tension
Scott Morrison wants to ‘pursue peace’ but ‘drums of war’ speeches from his government have raised hackles …
Japan approves world’s biggest free-trade deal after China’s call to boost Asian economy
15-nation partnership is expected to cover nearly one-third of the world’s economy, trade and population and to come into effect from early 2022.
China, Laos to complete railway by the end of this year
Construction of the Laos-China railway will be complete by the end of this year and will be another landmark development after the opening of Laos’ first expressway in December.
Two children die in stabbing at China kindergarten
Two children have died and 16 other people have been wounded after a man entered a kindergarten with a knife in southern China, state media report.Two of the wounded are in a serious condition after …
2 dead, 16 injured in stabbing at kindergarten in China
A knife-wielding man broke into a school in southern China on Wednesday and killing two children and wounding 16 others, according to local authorities. A man with the last name of Zeng, 24, began …
China Approaching ‘Population Crisis’ as Numbers Fall for First Time Since 1960, Economist Predicts
Chinese officials are set to begin releasing their once-a-decade comprehensive census data in the coming weeks.
China orders companies to step up monitoring of foreigners in anti-spying push
State security will provide ‘guidance’ to organisations deemed to have anti-espionage responsibility as hostilities with western governments deepen …
Taiwan says China waging economic warfare against tech sector
Taiwan’s government on Wednesday accused China of waging economic warfare against the Chinese-claimed island’s tech sector by stealing technology and enticing away engineers, as parliament considers …
Saudi Arabia’s MBS says Aramco stake could be sold to a foreign investor
Saudi Arabia is considering selling part of its giant state oil company to a major foreign investor, likely from China.