Yale's Stephen Roach says China may have run out of imaginative solutions to its tough problems
China did not hold its so-called "Third Plenum" meeting in the fall of 2023 and has not yet set a date for the highly anticipated plenary session.
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China says military spending growth in 2024 to stay the same as last year at 7.2%
China is set to increase its defense spending by 7.2% in 2024, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing an official government work report released as part of the country's annual parliamentary meetings in Beijing.
Philippines can’t deny ‘shared DNA’ with Beijing even as South China Sea sours ties: Marcos Jnr
The Philippines is one of several countries caught up in territorial conflicts with China over the disputed sea, with Manila accusing Beijing of committing aggressive acts inside the maritime boundaries of its exclusive economic zone and targeting its fishermen.
Haiti declares state of emergency after armed gangs storm two of the country's largest prisons
A 72-hour state of emergency has been declared in Haiti after armed gangs stormed two of the country's largest prisons, reportedly allowing thousands of people to escape.
Japan furniture seller Nitori to open first Philippines store in Manila
TOKYO -- Japanese furniture retailer Nitori Holdings said Monday it is expanding into the Philippines with a store set to open next month, extending the company's push into Asian countries beyond its home market.
Australia wants 'region where no one country dominates': FM Wong
MELBOURNE -- Australia and Southeast Asia face shared risks as tensions rise over the South China Sea and Taiwan, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Monday, warning the potential fallout from the China-U.S. rivalry could be "devastating" to the region.
Indian Supreme Court ruling is a blow against crony capitalism
Ritesh Kumar Singh is founder and chief executive of policy research and advisory company Indonomics Consulting in New Delhi.
Thai court acquits ex-PM Yingluck in last pending case
BANGKOK -- Thailand's Supreme Court on Monday unanimously acquitted Yingluck Shinawatra in the last pending case brought by the country's anti-corruption watchdog, revoking an arrest warrant and virtually clearing the way for the self-exiled former prime minister's homecoming.