Asia – Pacífico
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Xi Jinping Seeks to Contain a Political Scandal Within China’s Leadership
A Sensitive Challenge for Beijing According to Nikkei Asia, President Xi Jinping is working to contain the political consequences of a scandal that has reached members of his inner circle.…
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China sends a message to Pacific islands amid unease over missile test
Geopolitical tensions are rising across the ocean. A recent Chinese submarine-launched ballistic missile test has triggered widespread protests from several nations in Oceania. Consequently, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met…
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Is the end of US sanctions on some Hong Kong officials an olive branch?
As diplomatic channels between Washington and Beijing undergo a critical post-summit reassessment, the partial US sanctions Hong Kong officials roll back marks a notable milestone in bilateral trade relations. Following the expiration…
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‘Systemic leap’: China’s drug innovation push yields bumper crop
China’s biopharmaceutical sector has achieved a major milestone, with home-grown medicines accounting for over 80 percent of all novel drug approvals in the first half of the year. According to…
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China’s C919 passenger jets to enter service on first international route
China’s commercial aviation sector reached a major historical benchmark this week. Specifically, Air China will launch the China C919 first international route on August 12, connecting Beijing Capital International Airport directly with Ulaanbaatar,…
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How World Cup star Haaland helped put Norway on the map with China’s tourists
Norwegian football superstar Erling Haaland has sparked an unprecedented travel wave from Asian markets following his standout performances at the World Cup. Specifically, interest surrounding Haaland Norway China tourism skyrocketed as Chinese…
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Chinese shipbuilders snap up more supertanker orders as Iran war turmoil drags on
Geopolitical conflicts across the Middle East continue to disrupt global maritime routes and drive up ocean freight rates significantly. Consequently, Chinese shipbuilders supertanker orders have surged as international energy traders race to secure…
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China’s state agencies are hiring retirees as the workforce rapidly ages
As the national labor pool contracts, China state agencies hiring retirees has emerged as a key administrative strategy to address demographic shifts. Specifically, government departments across multiple provinces are recruiting experienced former…
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Chinese immigrants emerge as pivotal players in Canada’s property market amid foreign ban
Despite Ottawa’s extended foreign buyer ban, new permanent residents are driving significant activity across the domestic real estate sector. Market research reveals that mainland Chinese immigrants Canada property market investments reached up…
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Airbus sells 55 aircraft – including 15 widebody A350s – to 2 Chinese airlines
European aerospace giant Airbus sells 55 aircraft Chinese airlines requested in a landmark transaction valued at $12.4 billion at list prices. Specifically, flag carrier Air China and its subsidiary Shenzhen Airlines filed announcements…
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What is Japan’s new intelligence agency, and why is Tokyo building it?
Japan is establishing its first centralized intelligence agency since World War II. Ahistoric shift away from its post-war reliance on United States intelligence and its strictly pacifist defense posture.
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How the U.S. and China Can Cooperate to Reduce Urgent AI Risks
Artificial intelligence has become one of the main areas of competition between the United States and China. At the same time, both countries face a common challenge. They must reduce…
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Who Holds the Advantage? Three Perspectives on the U.S.-China Military Balance
The U.S.-China military balance has become a major issue in international security. China has expanded and modernized its military over the last two decades. As a result, many experts now ask whether the…
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How overlapping US and China sanctions are complicating business in Africa
As geopolitical competition intensifies, the shifting US China sanctions Africa business landscape is creating severe challenges for multinational firms. Overlapping legal frameworks from Washington and Beijing are forcing corporate compliance officers into…
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Typhoon Bavi loses eye but system expands to 1,263 times the size of Hong Kong
Weakening Core and Expanding Danger Typhoon Bavi has officially weakened to a severe typhoon status. Despite this drop in central wind speed, the storm’s overall cloud system expanded dramatically. The…
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Huawei’s next smartphone chip taps new scaling law for performance boost: paper
Breakthrough in Chip Performance Huawei Technologies is on track for a significant smartphone processor performance boost. Remarkably, this achievement does not require more advanced processing nodes or lithography technology. The…
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US-China Scientific Decoupling: The Hidden Costs of Geopolitical Rivalry
Scientific cooperation between the United States and China has supported global innovation for decades. However, growing geopolitical tensions are changing that relationship. National security concerns have encouraged both countries to reduce…
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Nato, Indo-Pacific 4 pledge defence, tech boost as deeper China-Russia ties spark alarm
Deepening Global Security Alliances NATO and its Indo-Pacific partners promised to expand advanced technology and defense cooperation. This agreement occurred as the transatlantic security alliance rapidly boosts its military. The…
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China and Russia to hold annual joint naval drills
The Chinese and Russian navies are launching their annual joint military exercises. Which will take place in the waters and airspace off China’s eastern coast near the major port of…
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Troubled Straits: Analyzing Trade Chokepoints in the South China Sea
The South China Sea stands as the world’s most consequential maritime corridor, handling nearly $6.4 trillion in collective trade value in 2024.
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Corea del Sur destinará los ingresos del auge de la IA a jóvenes, empleo y nuevas infraestructuras
El Gobierno de Corea del Sur anunció la creación de un “Fondo de Respuesta al Futuro”, que se financiará con los ingresos fiscales extraordinarios obtenidos gracias al fuerte crecimiento de…
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China Defends Widely Criticized ‘Ethnic Unity’ Law
July 1, 2026. China’s Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress officially came into effect. While the Chinese government frames the legislation as a means to foster national cohesion and development among…
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Impeachment Trial of Philippine Vice President Set to Begin
On July 6, 2026, the Philippine Senate will convene as an impeachment court. This session marks the beginning of the historic trial for Vice President Sara Duterte. She is the…
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From starry-eyed to skeptical: why young Chinese are turning away from the American dream
For decades, the American Dream represented opportunity, prosperity, and personal freedom for many young Chinese. Studying in the United States, building a career abroad, and achieving upward mobility were common…
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Tourism Ministers Put Digital Innovation at the Heart of Regional Growth
APEC Advances Smart Tourism in Asia-Pacific Digital innovation has become a central pillar of APEC digital tourism, as ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) gathered in Macao, China, for…
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The Japanese yen is at a 40-year low. Here’s why that matters
The global economy is currently facing massive currency shifts. Specifically, the Japanese yen’s historic low has recently captured international attention. On July 1, 2026, the yen dropped to a 40-year low against the…
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Australia and Vanuatu sign deal to block foreign military bases
In a strategic move to counter expanding geopolitical rivalries in the South Pacific. Australia and Vanuatu have signed a major economic and security pact known as the Nakamal Agreement. The…
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South Korea announces more than $1 trillion AI, chip investment drive
In a massive bid to capture global market share during the ongoing artificial intelligence boom. South Korea has unveiled a monumental, multi-year industrial strategy totaling more than $1 trillion.
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China slaps export controls on dozens of Japanese entities
In a major escalation of its economic warfare strategy, China’s Ministry of Commerce has imposed a fresh round of restrictive export controls on dozens of Japanese entities. Citing retaliatory pushback…
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Canada and Japan Strengthen Military Ties Amid Indo-Pacific Security Shifts
A Strategic Expansion of Maritime Defense Collaboration Canada is rapidly accelerating its military cooperation and intelligence exchanges with Japan. According to an interview by Nikkei Asia, Canadian defense officials are…