CHINA: A record number of individuals are preparing to take China’s famously tough national civil service exam this weekend, showing that more Chinese workers want jobs in the public sector instead of the private one. About 3.7 million people have signed up for the tests, which will be the first since the government raised the [...]

CHINA: Beijing has criticized Japan's missile deployment on an island just 110 km (68 miles) from Taiwan, calling it “extremely dangerous.” They argue that this move increases regional tensions and military conflict as the relationship between the two Asian nations worsens. More than two years after starting its economic security strategy, the European Union is [...]

CHINA: China's key proposals are ambitious and impactful, effectively addressing anti-globalization sentiments. These proposals lay out a clear path for the Asia-Pacific region to progress together through integrated development and boost confidence in supporting multilateralism, free trade, and an open world economy. Xi also revealed that Shenzhen, China, will host the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' [...]

CHINA: China is undergoing a significant change in its population structure. According to government data, the number of people aged 60 and older has already exceeded 300 million and is expected to reach around 390 million by 2030. This shift will move China from being a moderately aged society to one that is severely [...]

CHINA: China's economic growth slowed down in the three months leading up to the end of September due to ongoing issues in the property market and rising trade tensions with the US. The world's second-largest economy expanded by 4.8% compared to the same time last year, marking its slowest growth rate in a year, [...]

CHINA: Tensions between China and the Philippines have risen again in the South China Sea after their ships collided near the disputed Thitu Island. Both countries have shared different stories about what happened and accused each other of wrongdoing and provocation. Over the past year, tensions have increased steadily, with many maritime clashes that include [...]

CHINA: The rise of robots in a quickly aging society is helping to address some problems related to a smaller workforce and is enhancing its manufacturing capabilities, which will improve even more as humanoid technology develops, analysts say. Since 2022, China's population has declined by 1.39 million people last year. However, the country now [...]

CHINA: Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of sovereign equality while introducing the Global Governance Initiative. He stated, "We must uphold sovereign equality. Every country, no matter its size, power, or wealth, should be treated as an equal participant, decision-maker, and beneficiary in global governance." President Xi made these remarks during a main speech [...]

CHINA: China stated that it is willing to take a "helpful role" in solving the Ukraine crisis. The statement comes after Russia proposed that China could be one of the countries ensuring Ukraine's safety in a peace agreement, which Ukraine has turned down. China has consistently acted transparently regarding the Ukraine situation, maintaining an impartial [...]

CHINA: China has introduced a new type of visa for young science and technology experts as part of its effort to boost technological innovation and independence. The Talented Young Scientist Programme seeks to bring in researchers from Asia and Africa to work in China. Meanwhile, the Outstanding Young Scientists (Overseas) Fund Project invites top natural [...]