India’s govt to clear $2B deal for Israeli-made AWACS amid stand-off with China
NEW DELHI, Aug 27, 2020, Hindustan Times. Spurred by the stand-off with People’s Liberation Army…
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The People’s Republic of China is an economy of 1.3 billion people. When it joined APEC in 1991, it had a real GDP of USD 906 billion and a per capita GDP of USD 788. Today it is the second-largest economy in the world. By 2016, its real GDP has risen to USD 9.5 trillion, while its per capita GDP increased nine-fold to USD 6,800.
China fires missiles into South China Sea as US sanctions Beijing
BEIJING, Aug 27, 2020, The Japan Times. China has launched a spate of ballistic missiles,…
TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer resigns amid US ban threat
TAIPEI, Aug 27, 2020, The China Post. TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer, the former Disney executive…
China, Russia kicks off sci-tech innovation year
BEIJING, Aug 27, 2020, Xinhua. China and Russia launched their Year of Scientific and Technological…
Myanmar sees record virus cases as Rakhine State becomes hotspot
NAY PYI TAW, Aug 26, 2020, Bloomberg. Myanmar reported 70 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday,…
China’s military exercises in Hoang Sa violate Vietnam’s sovereignty: Official
HANOI, Aug 26, 2020, VNA. China’s organisation of consecutive military exercises in the waters to…
China denies notions of economic revenge after Australia’s push for a coronavirus inquiry
CANBERRA, Aug 26, 2020, SBS News. A senior Chinese diplomat denies trade disputes are being…
In Russia, India to take part in combat drills with China, Pakistan
NEW DELHI, Aug 26, 2020, ToI. Indian soldiers will take part in combat drills with…
[Analytics] China’s digital currency will rise but not rule
A few years ago, China’s currency seemed to be rising inexorably to global dominance. The…
Japan defense chief mulled aerial inspection of isles claimed by China
TOKYO, Aug 26, 2020, Kyodo. Japanese Defense Minister Taro Kono mulled an aerial inspection this…
Chinese DiDi Chuxing launches taxi service in Russia
KAZAN, Aug 26, 2020, TASS. The service for ordering a taxi of the international company…
China’s latest campaign raises concerns of food crisis amid domestic difficulties, hostile external conditions
SHANGHAI/BEIJING, Aug 26, 2020, AFP, Reuters. A national campaign to curb mounting food waste in…