China’s Q2 GDP growth misses expectations
China’s National Bureau of Statistics noted that adverse weather contributed to the slowdown in second-quarter growth. It also highlighted growing external uncertainties
China, Russia start joint naval drills
Chinese and Russian naval forces carried out on-map military simulation and tactical coordination exercises after the opening ceremony in the city of
Tibetan school shut by Chinese authorities on baseless accusations
The closure of this Tibetan school is yet another addition to several previous Tibetan schools, intended to stop the preservation of the
China-NATO rivalry escalates post-Washington summit
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said the goal is to “harness the unique strengths” of democracies to address shared global challenges…reports
China issues alerts for mountain torrents
Localities have been advised to strengthen real-time monitoring and flood warnings, prepare for possible evacuations, and implement other risk-mitigation measures…reports Asian Lite
China’s Economic Slowdown Under Xi Jinping’s Leadership
Taiwan, an independent democratic island with security ties to the US, has long been a target for China’s ‘reunification’ ambitions…reports Asian Lite
LAC Must Be Respected, Jaishankar Tells Chinese Counterpart
The two met on the sidelines of the SCO Meeting of the Council of Heads of State and discussed bilateral issues…reports Asian
Xi’s campaign for greater loyalty within China’s military
Chinese President Xi Jinping pinpointed “deep-seated problems” in the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), whose root causes “lie in the lack of ideals
US Concerned Over Deepening North Korea-Russia Military Ties
Putin’s visit to North Korea would mark his first trip in 24 years. He last visited the reclusive country in July 2000,
China, Australia Sign MoU to Restart Economic Dialogue
The signature of the MoU was witnessed by leaders of the two countries. Liu Sushe, deputy head of the NDRC, and Treasurer