Court order against Hong Kong airport protests extended ahead of more planned rallies
HONG KONG, Aug 23, 2019, The Straits Times. Ahead of more planned protests this weekend,…
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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 vows countermeasures if U.S. puts new tariffs on Chinese goods
BEIJING, Aug 23, 2019, Xinhua. China’s Commerce Ministry said Thursday that the country would have…
Trump vows again to help Apple against Samsung
WASHINGTON D.C., Aug 22, 2019, Yonhap. U.S. President Donald Trump vowed again Wednesday to help…
Despite subtle overtures, Japan-South Korea dispute likely to drag on
BEIJING, Aug 22, 2019, Kyodo. Recent signs that Japan and South Korea are making subtle…
9 killed, 35 missing in Sichuan after rainfall triggers mudslides
SICHUAN, Aug 22, 2019, China Daily. Nine people were killed and 35 were missing after…
US slams ‘bullying’ in South China Sea
WASHINGTON D.C., Aug 22, 2019, PhilStar. The White House on Tuesday accused China of “bullying…
Singapore universities pull plug on Hong Kong stints for students on government advice
HONG KONG, Aug 22, 2019, SCMP. Singapore’s education ministry has advised the city state’s six…
Meng Wanzhou lawyers lay out ‘abuse of process’ claims, citing Trump, FBI, CBSA, RCMP
OTTAWA, Aug 21, 2019, Global News. On Tuesday, a B.C. Supreme Court judge released documents…
China says Philippines should ‘ban all online gambling’
MANILA, Aug 21, 2019, PhilStar. China on Tuesday said the Philippines should ban all online…
Japan, China, South Korea should cooperate despite soured ties: Japan FM Kono
BEIJING, Aug 21, 2019, Kyodo. Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono on Wednesday (Aug 21) called…
Peru, China sign economic, technical cooperation agreement
LIMA, Aug 20, 2019, ANDINA. Peruvian Foreign Affairs Minister Nestor Popolizio and Chinese Embassy Chargé…
13 Chinese tourists killed as bus plunges into ravine in Laos
BANGKOK, Aug 20, 2019, Rappler. At least 13 Chinese tourists were killed and dozens injured…