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Foreign Leaders Attend Historic U.S. Inauguration

Foreign leaders invited to Trump's inauguration, showcasing diverse relationships and potential challenges ahead.

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From GDP to trade, how well equipped is China’s economy for Trump 2.0?

Beijing has prepared for increased tariffs but its actions will not be enough to offset falling demand from the US

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Southeast Asian foreign ministers seek breakthrough in Myanmar conflict and South China Sea disputes

Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc’s new chair, Malaysia, seeking a breakthrough over Myanmar’s drawn-out civil war and territorial disputes in the South China Sea

The Independent UK

Wuhan Keen To Shake Off Pandemic Label Five Years On

Built in just days as Covid-19 cases spiked in Wuhan in early 2020, the Huoshenshan Hospital was once celebrated as a symbol of the Chinese city's fight against the virus that first emerged there.

International Business Times

Cancer of terrorism now consuming Pak's body politic, says EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar spoke about India's relationship with its neighbourhood countries and noted that ties with Pakistan remain an exception due to Pakistan's support for cross-border terrorism. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Labour is right to forge more trade links with China – not doing so would be folly

From a ‘golden era’ to post-pandemic mistrust, the UK has had a turbulent relationship with the world’s second-largest economy, says Lau China Institute director Kerry Brown

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South Korea Court To Decide On Extending President's Detention

A South Korean court will weigh Saturday whether to extend the detention of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, after investigators arrested him over a failed martial law bid.

International Business Times

Trump speaks with China’s Xi, says leaders will make world ‘more peaceful’

‘It is my expectation that we will solve many problems together,’ incoming US president says after call with Xi Jinping.

Al Jazeera

China tech shrugged off Trump’s ‘trade war’ − there’s no reason it won’t do the same with new tariffs

When Donald Trump returns to the White House, he’ll be accompanied by a coterie of China hawks, all vowing to use tariffs and export bans to stop Beijing from challenging the United States’ supremacy in technology.

The Conversation

China’s economy hits 5% growth target but rate among slowest in decades

Latter part of 2024 ‘recovered remarkably’ after stimulus measures, says National Bureau of Statistics

The Guardian - UK

Chinese President Xi Jinping To Skip Trump's Inauguration

Chinese President Xi Jinping opts to send Vice President Han Zheng as special representative to Trump's inauguration, showcasing China's readiness for dial...

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Mexico's Sheinbaum Vows to Curb China Imports in New Concession to Incoming Trump Admin

The announcement comes two weeks after Mexico pledged a a 19% duty on goods entering the country via courier from nations without trade agreements like China

Latin Times

'No Money': Gloom On Beijing Streets As Economic Growth Slows

Consumers pinching pennies, businesses seeing fewer customers, and a pervading sense that the economy just isn't bouncing back -- the mood was grim in Beijing as China posted some of its lowest growth in decades.

International Business Times

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Mike Pence to Trump: cutting Taiwan support would ‘likely spark a new nuclear arms race’

Former vice-president makes surprise visit to Taipei and predicts that if China annexes its neighbour other Asia-Pacific countries will build nuclear arsenals

AAP

Tourism, wool exporters to win from China stimulus lift

China's economy is set to slow as high debt and sluggish productivity weigh on investment and spending, but stimulus measures could boost Australian exporters.

Newslaundry

China, Israel and Myanmar jailed most journalists: CPJ prison report

The Committee to Protect Journalist’s 2024 prison census has found that China, Israel, and Myanmar are the world’s top three offenders when it comes to the number of journalists jailed because of their work.

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares slip as China says economy hit 5% growth target in '24

Shares are mostly lower in Asia after China reported that its economy grew at a 5% annual pace last year, hitting the government's target but slowing from the year before

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International Business Times

US Trade Envoy Finds China's Shipbuilding Policies Warrant 'Urgent Action'

The US Trade Representative said Thursday that its probe into China's practices in the shipbuilding, maritime and logistics sectors found that Beijing's undermining of fair competition warranted "urgent action."

International Business Times

North Korea Warns Of Stronger Action Over South's Drills With US, Japan

North Korea condemned on Friday joint military drills between South Korea, Japan and the United States held this week, threatening to respond by exercising its right to self-defence "more intensively".

The Independent UK

China's population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its government and economy

China’s population has fallen for the third straight year, pointing to further demographic challenges for the world’s second most populous nation that is now facing both an aging population and an emerging shortage of working age people able to support their elders

International Business Times

Hong Kong Mogul Jimmy Lai Grilled Over US, Taiwan Ties

Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai testified on Thursday that he brokered meetings between former Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen and American establishment figures, with prosecutors alleging that he colluded with foreign forces.

Latin Times

Trump's Tariff Push Fuels Mexico's Manufacturing Boom, Raising Questions About U.S. Job Promises

Despite Mexico's trade appeal, uncertainty looms as Trump threatens tariffs on its imports to pressure immigration and drug enforcement.

International Business Times

Sri Lanka Signs Landmark $3.7 Bn Deal With Chinese State Oil Giant

Sri Lanka has secured its biggest-ever foreign investment after signing a deal with Chinese state-run oil giant Sinopec, officials said on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Man gets 2 years in US prison for aiding pushy effort to get ex-official to return to China

A man convicted in the first trial highlighting U.S. claims that China harasses its critics overseas has been sentenced to two years in prison

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