HK government ignores protesters’ demands
HONG KONG, Aug 20, 2019, Asia Times. Hong Kong’s citizens are still waiting for the…
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.
Trump plans to ship a fleet of F-16s to Taiwan. China isn’t happy about it
TAIPEI, Aug 20, 2019, Los Angeles Times. When President Trump agreed to Taiwan’s request to…
New Macau faces cyberattacks threats due to voting activity
MACAO, Aug 19, 2019, Macau Daily Times. Local pro-democracy group New Macau Association (ANM) said…
Thailand’s economy grew at the slowest pace since 2014
BANGKOK, Aug 19, 2019, Bangkok Post. Thailand’s economy grew at the slowest pace in almost…
[Analytics] Why foreign teachers face stronger regulation in China
Recent incidents have sparked concerns among parents and authorities. Zou Shuo specially for the China…
China’s WeChat and Alipay seek way to legally operate in Indonesia
JAKARTA, Aug 19, 2019, Jakarta Globe. Three local banks have applied to Bank Indonesia for…
China & N. Korea ‘to boost military ties & provide security in Asia-Pacific’ amid tensions with US
BEIJING, Aug 18, 2019, RT. China and North Korea will boost military cooperation and work…
Cambodia backs China’s necessary measures to maintain peace in Hong Kong
BEIJING, Aug 18, 2019, Global Times. Cambodia supports China’s necessary measures to maintain peace, order…
U.S. ban on Huawei being largely ignored in Southeast Asia
SINGAPORE, Aug 18, 2019, Kyodo. Trade tensions between the United States and China have sent…
[Analytics] China wins another round in the Pacific
China has moved swiftly to capitalize on divisions in the Pacific over climate change at…
Calls for foreign intervention at Hong Kong rally; city braces for 11th weekend of protests
HONG KONG, Aug 17, 2019, The Straits Times. Thousands of people on Friday (Aug 16)…
New US tariffs will test China’s ability to prop up its economy: J.P. Morgan
BEIJING, Aug 17, 2019, CNBC. New U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods could deal another blow…