How US dollar doubts, risk of ‘triple whammy’ could give rise to yuan’s renaissance

By Sylvia Main Hong KongandJi Siqiin Beijing As the United States faces renewed concern over unsustainable debts and its deficit outlook, ignited by the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and new tariff threats from US President Donald Trump, China’s yuan is being hailed by analysts for its resiliency during the ongoing trade war, with some […]

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Time for China’s belt and road partners to pony up as debt comes due, think tank finds

By Kandy Wong China has become the leading debt collector of developing countries, shifting from a net capital provider, “as bills coming due from its belt and road lending surge in the 2010s now far outstrip new loan disbursements”, according to new research. In 2025, about 75 of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable countries […]

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ASEAN, China, and GCC cooperation will boost global stability and growth: experts

Cooperation between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), China and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries will unlock immense potential for multilateral cooperation across sectors and inject stability into the world economy, analysts said ahead of an inaugural joint summit for the three parties. At the ASEAN-China-GCC Summit, to be held in the Malaysian […]

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US lawmakers urge Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt to stop using ‘Taiwan, China’ labelling

Washington DC [US] May 23 (ANI): Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on China, along with Senator Marsha Blackburn, addressed a letter to the leaders of Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt Hotels expressing significant concerns over the companies’ use of the phrase “Taiwan, China” in their websites and marketing materials, as highlighted in a […]

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China ‘fully’ respects Denmark’s sovereignty on Greenland: foreign minister

China “fully” respects Denmark’s sovereignty and territorial integrity on the Greenland issue, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen in Beijing on Monday. China hopes Denmark will “continue to support China’s legitimate position on issues concerning China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” Wang said, according to a ministry statement, days after […]

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China’s Xi meets Myanmar junta chief, pledges to help rebuild post-earthquake

China’s President Xi Jinping pledged on Friday to support Myanmar in its rebuilding efforts following the Southeast Asian nation’s deadliest earthquake in recent years, Reuters reported today (10 May) citing Chinese state media Xinhua. Xi met with Myanmar’s junta chief, Min Aung Hlaing, in Moscow and discussed several initiatives. The natural disaster has bolstered the […]

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China-Cambodia drills to showcase more tech and troops as military ties grow

China and Cambodia will hold their seventh “Golden Dragon” joint military exercise starting on Wednesday, and this year’s drills are expected to feature more troops and advanced equipment than previous exercises. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theatre Command announced on Thursday that a departure ceremony had been held at a military port in Zhanjiang […]

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Donald Trump announces US trade deal with Britain, suggests call with Xi Jinping for China

By Khushboo Razdanin Washington US President Donald Trump has announced a trade agreement with Britain, marking the first such pact secured by his administration since launching a sweeping effort to overhaul the global trading system through tariffs, as he suggested a call with China’s leader Xi Jinping loomed and that levies on Chinese goods “could […]

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China holds key position in Aramco’s investment strategy, CEO tells Beijing forum

RIYADH: Energy giant Saudi Aramco sees China as one of its key global investment destinations, with ongoing efforts to explore further opportunities across the power generation, chemicals, and technology sectors, according to its CEO. Speaking at the China Development Forum in Beijing, Amin Nasser emphasized his company’s three-decade-long partnership with the Asian country and its […]

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