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Asian news from city Beijing
China's weak factory activity data raises pressure for consumer stimulus
China's manufacturing activity sank to a six-month low in August as factory gate prices tumbled and owners struggled for orders, an official survey showed on Saturday, pressuring policymakers to press on with plans to direct more stimulus to households.
Japan protests Chinese naval intrusion into territorial waters, days after airspace incursion
Japan voiced “strong concern and protest” on Saturday after a Chinese naval ship entered its territorial waters, days after Tokyo accused Beijing of sending a military aircraft into Japanese airspace.
Why Malaysia has stayed quiet but firm on South China Sea: ‘let sleeping dogs lie’
In reality, however, the Anwar government’s stance on the maritime dispute remains broadly consistent with that of its predecessors. And for good reason.
Japan protests second territorial incursion by China in under a week
Japan lodged a protest with China after one of its naval survey vessels entered Japanese waters on Saturday, the second incursion into its territory by the Chinese military in less than a week.
China and Philippines accuse each other of ramming ships in South China Sea
BEIJING — The Philippines and China exchanged accusations of intentionally ramming coast guard vessels in disputed waters of the South China Sea on Saturday (Aug 31), the latest in an escalating series of clashes in the vital waterway.
Vietnam’s ‘bamboo diplomacy’ is paying off, at least for now
Earlier this month, Lam vowed not to make any changes to Vietnam’s foreign policy, and focus on advancing the country’s socioeconomic development goals. His trip to China shows he hasn’t strayed from that pledge.
China, Philippines accuse each other of ramming ships in South China Sea
China and the Philippines accused each other of ramming their ships in a disputed area of the South China Sea on Saturday, the latest in an escalating series of clashes in the vital waterway.