The personal luxury goods market, which includes clothes and jewelry, is expected to contract this year for the first time since 2009.
China’s crackdown on Hong Kong spreads to the city’s classrooms
Hong Kong has long been a beacon of academic freedom and a safe haven for free discussion. Now, after Beijing’s crackdown on the city, it’s unclear what can be legally said in a classroom. CNN’s …
Hong Kong Ex-lawmakers Arrested For Legislature Protests
Three former lawmakers from Hong Kong’s pro-democracy opposition were arrested Wednesday for protests held earlier this year in the city’s legislature as it passed a law criminalising insults to China …
India backs Maldives to hilt as China’s debt leaves negative legacy
The Maldives, under former President of Maldives Abdulla Yameen, saw the increased role of Chinese companies and government, something that has shown its impact. Between 2012 and 2018, Chinese …
Germany accuses Russia, China of stalling over North Korea fuel sanctions
Germany accused Russia and China on Tuesday of preventing a United Nations Security Council committee from determining whether North Korea has breached a U.N. cap on refined petroleum imports by the …
Nepal republishes book of ancient Chinese stories in Nepali
A Nepali language anthology of five ancient Chinese stories that was first published 52 years ago came out again recently. “The main motive of republishing this book is to connect Nepali readers, …
Malaysia in deal with China for COVID-19 vaccine development
Malaysia said on Wednesday it has signed an agreement with China to cooperate on the development of a safe and efficacious vaccine, as part of efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the …
China warns Australia and Japan over ‘confrontational’ new defence pact
Australian ministers urge dialogue to resolve dispute as Beijing says countries may pay ‘corresponding price’ …
U.S. Warplanes Foray Into China Airspace As PLA Jets Disturb Taiwan
The U.S. flew two supersonic heavy bombers into China’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Tuesday in an apparent show of force, amid regional uncertainty during the presidential transition …
China’s Xi to Take Spotlight at Asia-Pacific Summit in Trump’s Absence
Fresh from the success of creating the world’s largest free trade region, China’s President Xi Jinping will be among the speakers on Thursday heralding a Asia-Pacific virtual summit that U.S.