[Analytics] Bridge project expected to boost China-Myanmar trade
YANGON, Jan 10, 2019, Myanmar Times. The construction of a new road and bridge near…
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] China-US trade talks end on positive note
BEIJING, Jan 10, 2019, The Straits Times. Trade discussions between the United States and China…
Kim Jong-un leaves Beijing after visit to traditional Chinese medicine factory
BEIJING, Jan 9, 2019, SCMP. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is believed to be on…
Kim Yong-chol identified as key N. Korean figure in foreign relations
SEOUL, Jan 9, 2019, Hankyoreh. The Jan. 8 edition of the Rodong Sinmun only listed…
[Analytics] N. Korean leader commences another round of summit diplomacy
SEOUL, Jan 8, 2019, Yonhap. As North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has effectively kicked off…
Southeast Asia wary of China’s Belt and Road project, skeptical of U.S.: survey
SINGAPORE, Jan 8, 2019, Reuters. Southeast Asian countries should be cautious in negotiating with China…
[Analytics] Tesla breaks ground on gigafactory in Shanghai
SHANGHAI, Jan 8, 2019, Xinhua. U.S. electric carmaker Tesla Inc. on Monday broke new ground…
N. Korea leader in Beijing for talks with Xi ahead of possible summit with Trump
SEOUL/BEIJING, Jan 8, 2019, Yonhap. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrived in Beijing on Tuesday…
Tsai reiterates Taiwan’s cross-strait stance at foreign media event
TAIPEI, Jan 7, 2019, Taiwan Today. President Tsai Ing-wen reaffirmed Jan. 5 that the people…
China’s express delivery sector expands fast in 2018
BEIJING, Jan 7, 2019, Xinhua. China’s express delivery sector has handled 50.5 billion parcels in…
Chinese company pays $167 million to Pakistan
BEIJING, Jan 6, 2019, INP. Chinese company, Power China alone has paid $167 million to…
Laos works out plans for Visit Laos-China Year 2019
VIENTIANE, Jan 5, 2019, Xinhua. Lao Minister for Information, Culture and Tourism Bosengkham Vongdara has…