China’s Z-20 ‘Tactical Assault’ Chopper Spotted In Tianjin Ahead Of Exposition; Designer Claims Edge Over U.S. Black Hawks

China’s Z-20T attack helicopter, believed to be an answer to the US UH-60 Black Hawk, was seen in Tianjin for the 7th China Helicopter Exposition that is set to kick off on October 16. Multiple types of Chinese PLA Army helicopters arrived in...

Chinese airlines oppose Trump plan to stop flying over Russia on U.S. routes

WASHINGTON--Major Chinese airlines on Tuesday urged the Trump administration to abandon a plan to bar them from flying over Russia on U.S. flights, saying it would increase flight times, raise air fares and could disrupt some routes. Last week the...

Chinese self-driving firm WeRide ropes in bankers for HK listing

Chinese autonomous driving firm WeRide has hired Morgan Stanley and China International Capital Corp (CICC) to work on a secondary listing in Hong Kong, three sources with knowledge of the matter said. The Guangzhou-based company, which listed on...

China Ready Masterclass to Debut at WTM London 2025

CBISN has announced the launch of the China Ready Masterclass, set to take place on 5 November 2025 during WTM London. The session marks the first time that WTM will host a masterclass of this kind, developed in collaboration with CBISN as part of...

China industry minister meets with Apple's Tim Cook

BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s industry minister met with Apple CEO Tim Cook in Beijing on Wednesday, according to a statement released by the ministry. China hopes Apple will continue to explore the Chinese market, Minister of Industry and...

Korea Week celebrates tradition and cultural curiosity on campus

Last week, the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies and the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures hosted Korea Week on campus. According to the Liu Institute website, the theme, “Crafting Korean Excellence and Celebrating Hangul (the...

Laos’ First Consultancy Leads ASEAN Diplomacy Program Engages 19 Nations

A youth-led Lao consultancy has made history as the first Lao team to lead a major regional diplomacy program. The Element & Partners team guided the ASEAN Foundation Model ASEAN Meeting – East Asia Summit 2025, held 15-19 September in Jakarta,...

Interview: China's development key to global stability, progress, says ex-Kyrgyz envoy

BISHKEK, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- China's remarkable progress over the past five years has become a key factor in global stability and development, said former Kyrgyz Ambassador to China Kanaiym Baktygulova. This year marks the final year of China's...

Asean energy ministers to ink key agreements at 43rd AMEM

Malaysia, as Asean chair, is steering discussions towards a just, inclusive, and innovation-driven energy transition. (Envato Elements pic) KUALA LUMPUR: The 43rd Asean Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) begins today, marking a major milestone in...

The dangers of the US-China trade war

China and the United States, the two biggest economies in the world, seem to have launched a full-scale trade war between themselves. On Friday, President Trump announced he will impose an additional 100% tariff on goods from China, on top of the...

Trump threatens trade 'retribution' against China over soybeans

China sanctioned US units of a South Korean shipping company on Tuesday, and Beijing has promised retaliatory measures on the industry in the latest tit-for-tat move over trade and tariffs. The sanctions target five US units of Hanwha Ocean Co.,...

Chinese travellers venturing further abroad, embracing multi-stop trips

SINGAPORE: As China’s domestic destinations grow more crowded and costly, Chinese holidaymakers are looking overseas instead – and many are willing to travel further and pack multiple stops in one trip. For Shenzhen resident Wu Ting, that meant...

China consumer spending falls as pressure on economy builds

China's consumer prices continued to fall last month, with official data highlighting the battle leaders face in trying to kickstart domestic spending in the world's number two economy while fighting a trade war with the United States. Beijing has...

Sanya, China leverages ‘influencers’ to grow tourism

China’s Sanya is developing into a world-class tourism destination through its diversified tourism offerings. China's Sanya has witnessed a rapid expansion of its international air routes recently. On October 8, a Belavia Airlines flight landed at...

ASEAN's Energy Transition No Longer Aspirational But Competitive Necessity - UEM Group

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The road to energy transition and renewable energy (RE) in the ASEAN region is no longer aspirational but a competitive necessity, said UEM Group Bhd managing director Datuk Amran Hafiz Affifudin. He said that no...

What to watch for at China's Communist Party's plenum

China's Communist Party leadership will begin a four-day, closed-door meeting on Monday to chart the country's economic policy for the next five years, seeking to sustain its ascent at a time of mounting trade tensions with the U.S. Beijing is...

Yuhan’s allergy drug lesigercept wins Korea OK for phase 2 in chronic hives

Korean pharma Yuhan Corp. said Wednesday that the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety cleared an investigational new drug (IND) application for a phase 2 study of lesigercept (YH35324) in chronic spontaneous urticaria, a form of chronic hives with no...

Toothpaste, detergents or food: Japanese firms bet bigger on Bangladesh

Japanese firms expand operations in Bangladesh Investors target domestic market over exports Lion and Kewpie deepen local presence EPA, special zone expected boost investment Japanese companies are showing more interest in investing in Bangladesh,...

Vini Jr. and Rodrygo Featured in Brazil’s Defeat vs. Japan, Militão rested

Japan produced one of the most memorable performances in their footballing history, overturning a two-goal deficit to defeat Brazil 3–2 at the Ajinomoto Stadium — their first-ever win over Carlo Ancelotti’s side.Brazil looked set for a routine...

New travel rules (and costs) for Aussies visiting Japan

Japan is set to introduce a digital travel authorisation system for foreign visitors from over 70 countries, including Australians. Named JESTA (Japan Electronic System for Travel Authorisation), it follows the same approach as the USA’s ESTA and...