Beijing boosts German business optimism, but challenges ahead

A key measure of German business optimism rose in April for the seventh month in a row amid lower natural gas prices and the reopening of the Chinese

Coke’s strong quarter fueled by higher prices, China rebound

Coca-Cola Co. reported higher-than-expected sales in the first quarter as it continued to hike prices and saw its business in China improve. Revenue rose 5%

Australia plans major overhaul of defenses as China rises

Australia needs to spend more money on defense, make its own munitions and develop the ability to strike longer-range targets as China’s military buildup challenges regional security,

Lawmakers war-game conflict with China, hoping to deter one

It's April 22, 2027, and 72 hours into a first-strike Chinese attack on Taiwan and the U.S. military response. Already, the toll on all sides is

Taiwan, foreign supporters ‘playing with fire’: Qin

China’s foreign minister warned Taiwan and its supporters last wek that they are “playing with fire” if they go against Beijing’s demand to exert control over

Chinese FM holds talks in Philippines amid strained ties

China’s foreign minister said over the weekend his country is willing to work with the Philippines to resolve their differences, as tensions rise over Beijing’s behavior

Four protesters against pandemic policy released on bail

Officials in Beijing have released four women on bail who were arrested for joining rare nationwide protests in late November against China’s tough anti-coronavirus policies, an

Focus China’s efforts to achieve modernization benefit world: experts

China's efforts to achieve modernization will effectively boost the world’s development and offer a new model of growth for developing countries, experts said at the ongoing

Economy’s internal dynamics display great energy

The National Bureau of Statistics released China’s economic statistics for the first quarter on Tuesday. They indicate that the recovery momentum is being consolidated. Some observers, citing

Top envoy Tai says US not seeking to ‘decouple’ from China

Washington is not seeking to decouple the American economy from China’s, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said yesterday while on a visit to Tokyo. Tai, who

Bishop hopes for closer ties with Beijing diocese

Hong Kong’s Roman Catholic bishop said in a historic trip to Beijing that he hopes the dioceses of the two cities will have more exchanges and cooperation,

Chinese panda on long-term loan to Thailand dies suddenly

A giant panda on long-term loan from China died in a zoo in northern Thailand yesterday, six months before she was due to return home, officials from

Beijing reveals new details of Raytheon, Lockheed sanctions

China revealed new details of sanctions it previously announced against two U.S. weapons manufacturers Tuesday, including a ban on Chinese companies doing business with them.

Beijing hospital fire deaths rise to 29, mostly patients

The death toll from a fire at a Beijing hospital rose to 29, including 26 patients, authorities said yesterday, and a dozen people had been detained including

Military chief vows to bolster ties with Russia

The Chinese defense chief vowed this week  to take military cooperation with Moscow to a new level, a statement that reflects increasingly close Russia-China ties

Growth accelerates with consumption boost

China's economic growth accelerated in the latest quarter as consumer flocked back to shops and restaurants following the abrupt end of anti-virus controls. The 4.5% growth

Alleged secret Chinese police station in New York leads to arrests

Two men were arrested Monday on charges that they helped establish a secret police station in New York City on behalf of the Chinese government, and

Beijing calls US accusations of police stations ‘groundless’

China denied all accusations of an overseas police presence, saying yesterday that the United States was making “groundless accusations” after U.S. law enforcement arrested two men

US-China split may weaken growth and fuel inflation: Lagarde

The fragmentation of the world economy into rival blocs led by the United States and China threatens to destabilize global commerce, increase inflation and weaken growth,

China offers to facilitate Israel-Palestinian peace talks

China’s foreign minister told his Israeli and Palestinian counterparts that his country is ready to help facilitate peace talks between the two sides, in its latest effort at

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