Paths open to possible de-escalation of military and economic tension
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2 years on, still no answer to why a China Eastern Boeing 737 crashed, killing all 132 people aboard
BEIJING (AP) — Two years after a Boeing 737-800 passenger jet crashed on a domestic flight in China, killing all 132 people on board, accident investigators indicated Wednesday that they have not yet determined the cause.
Hong Kong's new security law raises international concerns
HONG KONG -- The international community voiced strong concerns over the passage of a sweeping national security law in Hong Kong by unanimous vote on Tuesday, in sharp contrast to how the news is being portrayed by the city's authorities and Beijing.
Where Are Hong Kong’s Leading Pro-Democracy Figures Now?
In 2019, Hong Kong erupted into the most stunning expression of public anger with Beijing in decades. Protesters broke into the legislature and vandalized it. They bought full-page advertisements in international newspapers, criticizing the government. Lawmakers hurled unsavory objects in meetings to protest unpopular bills.
Solomon Islands PM praises China’s governance while criticising democracy as immoral
It comes at a time when Beijing is vying with Australia and the US for influence over the Pacific nation, with Sogavare being the foremost proponent for closer ties with China.
China has ‘bigger fish to fry’ despite Japan upping interest rates for first time in 17 years
Japan’s decision to raise the cost of borrowing for the first time in 17 years this week is seen to offer yen assets a boost, but the impact of higher rates on China’s currency and cross-border capital flows might be marginal, according to analysts.
China's Tencent posts weak revenue growth, plans to double buybacks
China's Tencent Holdings posted a 7% rise in fourth-quarter revenue on Wednesday, trailing analysts' expectations, as China's economic slowdown takes a toll, and said it was expecting to at least double its share buybacks this year.
CNBC Daily Open: Inflation fight gets harder in final stretch
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