China launches new BeiDou navigation satellite
XICHANG, May 18, 2019, Global Times. China sent a new satellite of the BeiDou Navigation…
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.
[Analytics] A strategic partnership with benefits for China and Myanmar
The country is likely to see an economic rise due to abundant low-cost labour compared…
South China Sea operations not meant to be provocative: US
MANILA, May 17, 2019, PhilStar. As the US Navy vows to maintain its presence in…
[Analytics] Why next US tariffs on China could halve Taiwan’s growth
Next tariffs, which could take effect in July, include up to 25 per cent on…
Chinese president stresses AI’s role in growth
BEIJING, May 17, 2019, China Daily. China attaches great importance to innovative development, and it…
Macau and Hengqin Island collaboration to deepen
MACAO, May 17, 2019, Macau Daily Times. The two neighboring territories of Macau and Hengqin…
[Analytics] What killed US-China trade talks: A tale of two texts
The trade talks between China and the United States collapsed because Beijing removed details outlining…
China’s economy keeps running within reasonable range
BEIJING, May 16, 2019, Xinhua. China’s economic performance continued within a reasonable range and maintained…
Thailand’s baht is the Asia’s strongest performing currency this year
BANGKOK, May 15, 2019, Bangkok Post. The upside gain for the baht, Asia’s strongest performing…
Xi Jinping hits back at ‘clash of civilisations’, says no civilisation is superior to another
BEIJING, May 15, 2019, The Straits Times. China’s top leader has hit back at the…
Xi meets Sri Lankan president
BEIJING, May 15, 2019, Xinhua. Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday met with Sri Lankan…
S. Korean stocks rebound amid intensified US-China trade dispute
SEOUL, May 14, 2019, The Korea Herald. South Korean stock markets rebounded slightly Tuesday after…