Xi’s Visit to South Korea Sets Path for Enhanced Asia-Pacific Cooperation, Says Wang Yi

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 Adopts New Policies to Address Growing Needs of Both Elderly and Youth

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’s Economic Growth Slows Amid Escalating Trade Tensions with the US

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 and Philippines Trade Accusations Following New South China Sea Collision

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 Deploys 300,000 Robots to Sustain Factory Output Amid Declining Population

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 [...]

Xi Jinping Urges Respect for Sovereign Equality

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 [...]

Beijing Responds as Ukraine Rejects China Peacekeeping Role

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 Unveils New ‘K Visa’ to Attract Young STEM Talent

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 [...]

Chikungunya Virus Outbreak Escalates in China

CHINA: Since July, over 7,000 cases of a virus spread by mosquitoes have been reported in Guangdong province, China. This situation has led to actions similar to those during the Covid-19 pandemic. In Foshan City, the area most affected, patients with chikungunya must remain in the hospital. Their beds are covered with mosquito nets for [...]

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