Abe meets with China’s Li, focuses on Xi’s planned trip to Japan
BANGKOK, Nov 4, 2019, Kyodo. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks with Chinese Premier…
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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.
Don’t choose sides between China and US: President Duterte
NONTHABURI, Nov 3, 2019, The Nation. President Rodrigo Duterte has called on leaders of the…
[Analytics] ‘Deal of the century’: Modi rides a tiger in Bangkok with hope China will help tame the beast
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will ride a tiger in Bangkok when he decides if India…
China’s 2nd import expo provides chance for Egyptian firms to explore Chinese market: ambassador
CAIRO, Nov 3, 2019, Xinhua. The second edition of the China International Import Expo (CIIE)…
[Analytics] Dalai Lama breaks the chains of reincarnation
In a surprise spiritual reversal, the Dalai Lama said his Tibetan Buddhist tradition of reincarnated…
Cleanup operation underway as Hong Kong reels from violent protests
HONG KONG, Nov 3, 2019, Reuters. Hong Kong awoke to what is expected to be…
[Analytics] Nowhere to hide: Has China won the stealth war?
It seems unlikely Beijing has such a capability, but it cannot be fully ruled out…
Shanghai Cooperation Organization sheds light on global governance improvement: Expert
BEIJING, Nov 2, 2019, Xinhua. After years of development, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has…
[Analytics] ASEAN leaders to push for China-backed trade pact
Southeast Asian leaders will race to get a sprawling China-backed trade pact over the line…
Tear gas, bricks fly as Hong Kong police clash with protesters in Wanchai
HONG KONG, Nov 2, 2019, The Straits Times. Hong Kong police and protesters on Saturday…
Vietnam ranks high in military strength
HANOI, Nov 2, 2019, VN Express. Vietnam has the 23rd most powerful military in the…
China’s central govt stresses full governance over Hong Kong
BEIJING, Nov 2, 2019, Global Times. Thursday’s communiqué of the just-concluded key meeting of the…