Slight retreat by Indian, Chinese armies in Ladakh
NEW DELHI, Jun 4, 2020, The Asian Age. There appears to be some breakthrough in…
China
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.
Hong Kong passes law banning ‘insults’ to national anthem
HONG KONG, Jun 4, 2020, RTHK. Lawmakers on Thursday passed legislation to make disrespecting or…
Chinese mainland’s universities secure top 2 spots for first time in Times Higher Education’s Asia university rankings
LONDON, Jun 4, 2020, China Daily. Universities from the Chinese mainland have for the first…
Hun Sen denies claims China set up naval base in Cambodia
PHNOM PENH, Jun 4, 2020, NST. The Cambodian government has denied allegations that China has…
[Analytics] Historic opportunity to create a more sustainable East Asia
History shows that the deepest economic and social changes occur in the aftermath of major…
China eases flight curbs after US targets its carriers
BEIJING, Jun 4, 2020, AFP. China said it will ease coronavirus restrictions to allow more…
India builds emergency airstrip in Kashmir amid Ladakh border tension with China
NEW DELHI, Jun 4, 2020, India Today. In the midst of tension between India and…
Approved travellers on new Singapore-China ‘fast lane’ must do coronavirus swab tests
SINGAPORE, Jun 4, 2020, ST. The rules have been set for essential business travel between…
US to block Chinese airlines from flying into the US from June 16
WASHINGTON D.C., Jun 3, 2020, CNN. The US government says it will block Chinese airlines…
Russian Taimyr-operated company applies for a state benefits to the coal export to India and China
MOSCOW, Jun 3, 2020, Pan Pacific Agency. Russian govt to subsidise the cost of building…
Belt and Road construction forges ahead despite pandemic in Cambodia, Laos and Indonesia
PHNOM PENH, Jun 3, 2020, Xinhua. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has severely disrupted life and…
UK to change immigration rules for Hong Kong citizens if China passes law: PM
LONDON, Jun 3, 2020, BBC. Britain will change its immigration rules and offer millions of…