Deadline looms for EU’s WTO case against China alleging coercion of Lithuania
The European Union has until Friday to tell the World Trade Organization whether it intends to resume its…
China’s top political adviser, Wang Huning, reaffirms support for private economy
China’s No 4 political figure has rallied efforts to strengthen entrepreneurs’ confidence, as the employment-vital private sector braces…
To boost China’s yuan, central bank makes it easier for firms to borrow more foreign debt
China’s central bank has mounted a stronger defence for the yuan and the domestic foreign exchange market, as…
Can Taiwan evade political turmoil as lawmakers clash over mass recalls?
Taiwan’s main opposition and ruling parties this week appeared to back away from plans to launch mass recall…
Play up economic success, China’s ideology tsar Cai Qi tells propaganda chiefs
“[Officials] should adhere to the correct orientation of public opinion, strengthen economic promotion and management of expectations, improve…
China’s nuclear power drive gains steam as major new reactor comes online
China’s rapidly expanding nuclear power industry passed a major milestone on New Year’s Day, as the first reactor…
Syria appoints foreign Islamist fighters, including Uygurs, to military: sources
Syria’s new rulers have installed some foreign fighters including Uygurs, a Jordanian and a Turk in the country’s…
Straussomania: Austria prepares to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Johann Strauss II’s birth
In Austria, the arrival of the New Year is always celebrated to the sounds of Strauss, and in…
Philippine army wants to buy Typhon system, China slams ‘extremely irresponsible choice’
The Philippine army said on Monday that it planned to acquire the Typhon missile system as the weapon…
Editorial | New engines for economic growth need to be identified
Hong Kong faces a deficit of about HK$100 billion in the 2024-25 financial year, thanks to substantial revenue…
Exclusive | ‘Only game in town’: Spain’s Arancha Gonzalez says China, EU can thrive despite Trump 2.0
Arancha Gonzalez served as Spain’s foreign minister and is dean of the Paris School of International Affairs, Sciences…
Taiwan’s Lai suits US with low-key stops but may yet draw ire from mainland China
Lai, who returned on Friday from a weeklong visit to three of Taipei’s Pacific allies, maintained a relatively…