Chinese president stresses AI’s role in growth
BEIJING, May 17, 2019, China Daily. China attaches great importance to innovative development, and it…
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Macau and Hengqin Island collaboration to deepen
MACAO, May 17, 2019, Macau Daily Times. The two neighboring territories of Macau and Hengqin…
[Analytics] When Modi stormed to power on May 16: A look at popular campaign slogans of 2014
Narendra Modi was declared victorious in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections on this day. Here’s…
[Analytics] What killed US-China trade talks: A tale of two texts
The trade talks between China and the United States collapsed because Beijing removed details outlining…
Trump to visit S. Korea for talks on N. Korea, alliance
SEOUL/WASHINGTON D.C., May 16, 2019, Yonhap. U.S. President Donald Trump will visit South Korea next…
China’s economy keeps running within reasonable range
BEIJING, May 16, 2019, Xinhua. China’s economic performance continued within a reasonable range and maintained…
Japan gov’t to urge firms to hire employees until age 70 amid labor crunch
TOKYO, May 16, 2019, Kyodo. The government said Wednesday it plans to urge companies to…
Xi Jinping hits back at ‘clash of civilisations’, says no civilisation is superior to another
BEIJING, May 15, 2019, The Straits Times. China’s top leader has hit back at the…
[Analytics] Rome Statute: between Japan’s ex-emperator and Malaysia’s king
A recent newspaper opinion piece referred to Japan’s imperial history in defending Malaysia’s decision to…
N.K. ship seizure adds to uncertainties over nuke dialogue prospects
SEOUL, May 15, 2019, Yonhap. The United States’ recent seizure of a North Korean cargo…
Xi meets Sri Lankan president
BEIJING, May 15, 2019, Xinhua. Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday met with Sri Lankan…
India’s election: BJP leader shoots cousin for voting not for his party
NEW DELHI, May 14, 2019, India Today. A mandal-level Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader from…