Chinese state media has criticized the killing of Iran’s top nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, as the U.S. imposes new sanctions against Beijing companies that trade with the Islamic republic.
Farewell Malaysia, until we meet again
Since the day I arrived in Malaysia, I have burnt the candle at both ends for the advancement of China-Malaysia cooperation, the sole and lofty goal shared by all my predecessors. The past three years …
India’s Byju’s raised money – again
Hello readers, Among the companies that raised the most this week, it’s Byju’s that caught my attention. The India-based edtech major has just secured US$200 million in fundin …
Joe Biden’s NSA Nominee Says U.S. Would Send a Message to China Over Coronavirus Response
“The United States and the rest of the world will not accept a circumstance in which we do not have an effective public health surveillance system, with an international dimension, in China and across …
China has reached a major milestone in ending absolute poverty. But the Communist Party isn’t celebrating yet
Chinese President Xi Jinping reached a major milestone this week in his five-year long fight to end absolute poverty across the country — but it doesn’t appear that he’s celebrating yet.
Forget decoupling. China’s economy is wedded to globalisation
China has signalled its interest in large free trade agreements, even those led by the US or Japan. The RCEP is but a small gambit in China’s larger quest to connect its economy with the rest of the …
Six PMs To Attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit: Centre
The prime ministers of Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan will attend the summit of the heads of government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation on Monday while …
Days after Indian Foreign Secretary’s visit, China sending Defence Minister to Nepal
The ministry’s announcement comes a day after India’s Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla wrapped up his maiden two-day visit to Nepal Chinese Defence Minister Gen. Wei Fenghe will visit Nepal on …
Live COVID-19 updates: Bangladesh’s cases rise to 460,619, death toll at 6,580
DHAKA — Bangladesh reported 1,908 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 36 new deaths on Saturday, bringing its total tally to 460,619 with 6,580 deaths, the Directorate General of Health Services said.
China Should Further Open Up Finance Sector, PBOC Official Says
China’s finance sector should open up further to support the “dual circulation” economic strategy and mitigate risks in the industry, a central bank official said.