Japan to support infrastructure recovery in Gulf nations hit by Iran war
Petroleum production facilities in the United Arab Emirates have been damaged by the Iran war. © Reuters
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Trabajadores ensamblan los modelos Zeekr 001 EV en la planta de montaje del fabricante chino Zeekr en Ningbo, provincia de Zhejiang, al este de China, el 17 de abril de 2025. (Foto AP/Andy Wong, Archivo)
· Allan Olingo
China is sending scientists to Iran for rare earth ‘exploration and processing’
Chinese and Iranian natural science foundations include the strategically sensitive metals in this year’s joint workshop programme
· Ling Xin
China is sending scientists to Iran for rare earth ‘exploration and processing’
Chinese and Iranian natural science foundations include the strategically sensitive metals in this year’s joint workshop programme
· Ling Xin
Fearing deflated China demand, US soybean growers pivot to new buyers and biofuel
With Chinese imports low according to a trade association, farmers are compensating by finding new markets and selling to biofuel makers
· Ralph Jennings
Fearing deflated China demand, US soybean growers pivot to new buyers, biofuel
With Chinese imports low according to a trade association, farmers are compensating by finding new markets and selling to biofuel makers
· Ralph Jennings
How Africa is becoming a ‘strategic hub’ for Chinese industrial expansion
Countries including Zimbabwe and Guinea are ending the pit-to-ship model that saw them exporting raw minerals with limited local gains
· Jevans Nyabiage
How Africa is becoming a ‘strategic hub’ for Chinese industrial expansion
Countries including Zimbabwe and Guinea are ending the pit-to-ship model that saw them exporting raw minerals with limited local gains
· Jevans Nyabiage
South Korea crisis deepens over sexual favours scandal
South Korea's football association is facing enormous scrutiny over a variety of scandals
· Bbcsport
Why has North Korea fired a missile ahead of US-South Korea drills?
North Korea has fired a ballistic missile into waters off its east coast, just days before the United States and South Korea begin annual military drills known as the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises in the region.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Fund backed by China memory giant YMTC invests in push for alternative chipmaking route
Guangzhou-based SOI Micro is developing a low-power logic process aimed at easing reliance on overseas technology while strengthening domestic chip capabilities
· Howard Liu
Fund backed by China memory giant YMTC invests in push for alternative chipmaking route
Guangzhou-based SOI Micro is developing a low-power logic process aimed at easing reliance on overseas technology while strengthening domestic chip capabilities
· Howard Liu
Little surprise Beijing doesn’t want Western advice for its economy
The lack of forceful stimulus is not policy paralysis, as foreigners assume – China simply operates on a different set of priorities
· Kok How Lee
Little surprise Beijing doesn’t want Western advice for its economy
The lack of forceful stimulus is not policy paralysis, as foreigners assume – China simply operates on a different set of priorities
· Kok How Lee
Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, who drove economic reforms and led China into the WTO, dies at 97
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, the impatient, sharp-tongued reformer who helped ignite China’s explosive economic boom by forcing wrenching change on state industry in the 1990s and leading the country into the World Trade Organization, has died of illness, state media reported Wednesday. He was 97.
· AP
‘Traitors in the gymnastics team’: Chinese fans hit out at squad selection for Asian Games
One of the gymnasts, Zou Jingyuan, faced personal attacks from netizens who called him ‘washed up’, an ‘old uncle’ and urged him to retire
· Stephy Zhang
‘Traitors in the gymnastics team’: Chinese fans hit out at squad selection for Asian Games
One of the gymnasts, Zou Jingyuan, faced personal attacks from netizens who called him ‘washed up’, an ‘old uncle’ and urged him to retire
· Stephy Zhang
Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji dies at age 97 | South China Morning Post
Zhu served as China’s 5th premier from 1998 to 2003 and spearheaded the country’s entry into the WTO.
Election watchdog rejects PPP petitions over Seoul, Busan mayoral races
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
From solar to AI: why China may be entering its ‘Go Global 3.0’ era
As a new wave of Chinese firms captures global demand for hi-tech goods, a new report highlights a strategic shift towards AI hardware and robotics
· Xinyi Wu
From solar to AI: why China may be entering its ‘Go Global 3.0’ era
As a new wave of Chinese firms captures global demand for hi-tech goods, a new report highlights a strategic shift towards AI hardware and robotics
· Xinyi Wu
Futures Rise Led By Tech Before Key CPI Report
US: Futures are higher, led by Tech as AI infra earnings boost the theme while the Semis trade was bid overnight led by a surge in Korea's Kospi. As of 7:45am ET, S&P futures are up 0.2% ahead of today's CPI report, while Nasdaq futures gain 0.7% as investors react positively to updates from US technology firms. Sem…
· Tyler Durden
China approves Japanese envoy in Chongqing, ending 8-month vacancy
Shigehiro Nishiumi fills post at consulate in southwestern megacity left open amid diplomatic row over Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan comments
· Alyssa Chen
China approves Japanese envoy in Chongqing, ending 8-month vacancy
Shigehiro Nishiumi fills post at consulate in southwestern megacity left open amid diplomatic row over Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan comments
· Alyssa Chen
At least 1 dead as another Indonesian ferry catches fire, this time near Bali | South China Morning Post
A navy vessel and other ships join the rescue off the resort island, only 10 days after a deadly ferry fire off Java.
BTS’ V reveals yearslong hearing difficulties
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
Blackout at Terracotta Army museum prompts cultural safety review in China
Museum-goers used phone flashlights to continue viewing exhibits inside the pitch-black hall at historic Xian site after power outage
· Caroline Lin
Blackout at China’s Terracotta Army museum triggers nationwide cultural safety review
Museum-goers used phone flashlights to continue viewing exhibits inside the pitch-black hall at historic Xian site after power outage
· Caroline Lin
EU’s new packaging rules leave China’s traders feeling boxed in
As trade tensions rise, Brussels has implemented new rules aimed at reducing packaging waste, with the threat of fines and bans for non-compliance
· Sherry Wang
Why China’s traders, e-commerce merchants feel boxed in by new EU packaging rules
As trade tensions rise, Brussels has implemented new rules aimed at reducing packaging waste, with the threat of fines and bans for non-compliance
· Sherry Wang
Media watchdog says Google, Apple violated laws regarding in-app purchases
South Korea's media watchdog concluded Wednesday that US-based Google LLC. and Apple Inc. violated related laws by abusing their dominance in their respective app marketplaces.
· Yonhap
Taiwan responds furiously as China, Indonesia plan military exercise off coast
China's military operates around Taiwan on an almost daily basis. (AP: Taiwan Coast Guard)
· Stephen Dziedzic
Zhu Rongji, Chinese leader who oversaw WTO debut, dies at 97
China's then-Premier Zhu Rongji concludes his final report to the annual session of the National People's Congress in Beijing in 2003. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
China’s answer to Boeing and Airbus makes first international flight — could COMAC challenge the aviation duopoly?
China's homegrown C919 passenger jet departed on its first scheduled international commercial flight Wednesday, marking a milestone in Beijing's push to develop an alternative to Boeing and Airbus.
· Elsa Ohlen
Muere a los 98 años Zhu Rongji, ex primer ministro chino y artífice del crecimiento
BEIJING (AP) — El ex primer ministro chino Zhu Rongji ha muerto, según medios estatales. El reformista impaciente y de lengua afilada ayudó a encender el explosivo auge económico de China al imponer cambios dolorosos a la industria estatal en la década de 1990 y conducir al país a la Organización Mundial del Comercio.
· The Associated Press
How Chinese culture links 4 cardinal directions to life’s natural cycle – and why
In a primarily agricultural society, sunset signifies the end of the day, leading to the metaphor ‘going west’ to represent death
· Zoey Zhang
Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, architect of growth, dies at 98
Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji speaks during a news conference in Beijing, Wednesday, March 15, 2000. (AP Photo/Greg Baker, File)
Media watchdog says Google, Apple violated laws regarding in-app purchases
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's media watchdog concluded Wednesday that U.S.-based Google LLC. and Apple Inc. violated related laws by abusing their dominance in their respective app marketplaces.
· Kang Jae-eun
(4th LD) N. Korea conducts another missile launch ahead of key S. Korea-U.S. military drills
(ATTN: UPDATES with phone call between officials of S. Korea, U.S., Japan in paras 17-18)By Kim Seung-yeon
· Lee Haye-ah
Chinese economic reformer Zhu Rongji dies aged 97
Zhu, who rose to become premier, spearheaded China’s entry into the WTO
· Dannie Peng
Breaking | Chinese economic reformer Zhu Rongji dies aged 97
Zhu, who rose to become premier, spearheaded China’s entry into the WTO
· Dannie Peng
PLA to hold first joint naval drill with Indonesia in waters east of Taiwan
As Washington and its allies tighten cooperation in the region, Beijing steps up defence ties with Southeast Asia’s biggest economy
· Liu Zhen
PLA to hold first joint naval drill with Indonesia in waters east of Taiwan
As Washington and its allies tighten cooperation in the region, Beijing steps up defence ties with Southeast Asia’s biggest economy
· Liu Zhen
World's Largest Alumina Refinery Outside China Abruptly Halves Output On NatGas Disruption
Norwegian aluminum producer Norsk Hydro's Alunorte plant in Brazil, one of the world's largest alumina refineries, reduced output by 50% following disruptions to natural gas availability.
· Tyler Durden
Chinese tech giant Tencent posts revenue beat on accelerating games sales, AI-driven ads
Tencent posted a beat on second-quarter revenue thanks to an acceleration at its China gaming unit and AI-driven advertising, but its core profit missed analyst expectations.
· Arjun Kharpal
South Korea hosts goodwill event for UNC troops participating in UFS exercise
Senior South Korean military officials met Wednesday with troops from United Nations Command member states participating in this year’s Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise in a goodwill event at the War Memorial of Korea, the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
· Choi He-suk
China’s top court highlights first Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law ruling amid global tensions
Supreme People’s Court says judgment was first to ‘explicitly establish the mandatory application’ of five-year-old law
· Sylvia Ma
China’s top court highlights first Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law ruling amid global tensions
Supreme People’s Court says judgment was first to ‘explicitly establish the mandatory application’ of five-year-old law
· Sylvia Ma
(LEAD) N. Korea vows to secure 'unparalleled' retaliatory capability over S. Korea's nuclear submarine push
(ATTN: ADDS photo, more details in last 3 paras, CHANGES headline, lead; REVISES quotes from KCNA English report throughout)
· Woo Jae-yeon
Rain pounds Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin sweeps through China
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· Mia Gonzalez