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SUVA, Fiji — Pacific diplomats gathered in Fiji failed on Friday to agree on a joint statement condemning China’s recent test of a nuclear-capable missile in the region, with New Zealand’s top diplomat accusing them of appeasing “outsiders.”
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CEBU Pacific on Friday said it would be increasing direct flights to key cities in China, Vietnam, and Japan in the fourth quarter to allow travelers access to more destinations in the upcoming holiday season.
A Chinese drone on display at a trade show in Shanghai on July 22. (Photo by Itsuro Fujino)
China's jump in R&D spending was driven by corporate investment in computers and electronics. © Reuters
Australia’s new head coach refused to cool expectations before a rugby international in Osaka with a short runway to hosting the 2027 World Cup
A strong, visionary leader is needed as next secretary general as Iran war rages during one of most ‘unpredictable times geopolitically’
A strong, visionary leader is needed as next secretary general as Iran war rages during one of most ‘unpredictable times geopolitically’
Oil major Eneos Holdings is looking for opportunities in the U.S. chemical market, which is eight times larger than the one in Japan. (Photo by Takashi Miyazaki)
Dr. Kobi Barda, a historian specializing in American politics, warned on Friday that strains on US military stockpiles could leave Washington vulnerable if another major power, particularly China, were to enter a conflict.
Candidates for postings in Henan were found to have paid officials for an advance look at the questions in an entrance exam
Candidates for postings in Henan were found to have paid officials for an advance look at the questions in an entrance exam
Researchers overcome instability problem of a rare form of the material long prized for its remarkable properties
Researchers overcome instability problem of a rare form of the material long prized for its remarkable properties
Survey finds that 65 per cent of higher-education institutions have seen increases or no drop-off in number of applications from China
Survey finds that 65 per cent of higher-education institutions have seen increases or no drop-off in number of applications from China
The Chinese AI chip giant saw revenue reach 6 billion yuan in the first half of the year, as Beijing pushes to replace foreign hardware
The Chinese AI chip giant saw revenue reach 6 billion yuan in the first half of the year, as Beijing pushes to replace foreign hardware
China’s most enduring philosophical tradition didn’t merely revere the past; it drew upon history to construct the future
China’s most enduring philosophical tradition didn’t merely revere the past; it drew upon history to construct the future
US futures grind higher in a European session devoid of newsflow ahead of nonfarm payrolls. As of 815am ET, S&P futures rose 0.2% while Nasdaq futures gained 0.4%, with some of yesterday’s beaten up tech names such as Sandisk and Western Digital getting some reprieve in the premarket. Asian stocks swung between a lo…
The new military boot camps are organised through a programme to prepare managers to run minimarkets in Indonesia’s rural areas.
Police say the suspect also killed his grandparents before opening fire at the Debsirin Nonthaburi School near Bangkok.
Amid recent bilateral friction, Beijing has no intention of maliciously damaging relations with Middle East country, analyst says
Amid recent bilateral friction, Beijing has no intention of maliciously damaging relations with Middle East country, analyst says
Exports surge in first half of year, as the superior heat dissipation of diamonds expands market beyond jewellery, positioning China for further growth
Exports surge in first half of year, as the superior heat dissipation of diamonds expands market beyond jewellery, positioning China for further growth
Korea Investment Holdings, Hanwha Life Insurance and Heungkuk Life Insurance submitted final bids for KDB Life Insurance on Friday, giving fresh momentum to Korea Development Bank's seventh attempt to sell the insurer.
Chinese mining company to invest US$74 million in Bayan Obo in Inner Mongolia, expanding its output from 10 million to 15 million tonnes
Chinese mining company to invest US$74 million in Bayan Obo in Inner Mongolia, expanding its output from 10 million to 15 million tonnes
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Li expresses initial concerns about taking a spot from younger candidates and using limited educational resources
Li expresses initial concerns about taking a spot from younger candidates and using limited educational resources
U.S. solar stocks jumped in premarket trading Friday, after U.S. President Donald Trump opened a new front in his trade war with China, imposing new tariffs on imported products made from a key material used to make solar panels.
Hong Kong Investment Corporation is stepping up its efforts to position itself amid Beijing’s challenge to US pharmaceutical dominance
Hong Kong Investment Corporation is stepping up its efforts to position itself amid Beijing’s challenge to US pharmaceutical dominance
BEIJING, China — Beijing has quietly confirmed the deaths of two Chinese sailors in a collision in the contested West Philippine Sea, according to government statements nearly a year after the incident.
Analysts detect a notable change in emphasis in Tokyo’s latest white paper which they attribute to lessons from Ukraine
Analysts detect a notable change in emphasis in Tokyo’s latest white paper which they attribute to lessons from Ukraine
Tsoi’s appointment marks Hang Lung’s first CEO change since Adriel Chan took over from his father Ronnie Chan as chairman in 2024
Tsoi’s appointment marks Hang Lung’s first CEO change since Adriel Chan took over from his father Ronnie Chan as chairman in 2024
With the EU’s binding carbon cap taking effect as early as 2028, the route to compliance for Chinese firms could offer a long-term advantage
With the EU’s binding carbon cap taking effect as early as 2028, the route to compliance for Chinese firms could offer a long-term advantage
The United States and China are the world’s two preeminent superpowers, but views of them vary widely by country.
The push by several Philippine lawmakers is to counter what they say are efforts to support pro-Beijing positions over the maritime row
The push by several Philippine lawmakers is to counter what they say are efforts to support pro-Beijing positions over the maritime row
One week after the joint U.S.-Japan intervention to support the country's embattled yen, an initial rally appears to be waning as the currency drifts lower.
Move to raise levy on goods made with polysilicon aims to protect domestic US supply chains from China, the major producer