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3rd Plenum will treat economy with Chinese medicine
The market is closely watching the long-awaited Third Plenum in China, which will take place in Beijing from July 15-18. Historically, this event has been pivotal in signaling key policy shifts and economic reforms in China. This time around, market participants and China watchers have a very specific question that they hope the Third Plenum can answer, namely whether enough growth-enhancing measures will be announced to revive the Chinese economy after years of underwhelming performance.
Solomon Islands and China are strengthening ties in a worrying move for US and its Pacific allies
BEIJING (AP) — The new Solomon Islands prime minister is in China for a visit as Beijing and the strategic Pacific archipelago strengthen their ties.
China says India has no right to develop contested border region
BEIJING - India has no right to carry out development in the area China calls South Tibet, China's Foreign Ministry said on July 10 in response to a Reuters report on New Delhi's plans to speed up hydropower projects in the border state.
Japan calls Chinese buoy in its southern continental shelf ‘regrettable’
The Japanese government said on Friday it has confirmed China has installed a buoy in the high seas over Japan’s southern continental shelf in the Pacific Ocean, in a move that could further strain bilateral relations.
US needs smarter policies to avoid a China war
A group of men – knives and axes at the ready – boards opposing ships and immobilizes them. Think this is from the Age of Sail? Think again.
Philippines ready to discuss with Vietnam South China Sea issues
MANILA — The Philippines has welcomed Vietnam's recognition of Manila's UN filing to secure its rights on an extended continental shelf in the South China Sea, its foreign ministry said, adding it was ready to hold talks with Hanoi to resolve any issues.
Singapore hooks Taiwan companies shunning China's investors
SINGAPORE -- Taiwanese companies have raised a charm offensive in Singapore, chasing investors in the city-state as China's persistent threats amid cross-strait tensions increase the risks of engaging Chinese markets, diverting attention to the Southeast Asian hub.