APEC Sees 3.1% Growth in 2025, But Debt Clouds 2026 Outlook
APEC growth is set to reach 3.1% in 2025, driven by resilient trade and high-tech demand, but rising public debt could slow growth to 2.9% in 2026.
China’s Special Envoy Sun Yeli to Attend Grand Egyptian Museum Opening
China’s Culture and Tourism Minister Sun Yeli will represent President Xi at the Grand Egyptian Museum opening in Egypt on November 1, highlighting growing cultural ties.
Gavel Pass Marks Leadership Handover at 2025 APEC CEO Summit
The 2025 APEC CEO Summit saw a symbolic gavel pass from the 2025 chair to the 2026 chair, celebrating continuity and collaboration within the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation community.
Xi and Trump Wrap Up US-China Talks in Busan
Xi Jinping and Donald Trump met in Busan to strengthen US-China ties, agreeing on closer cooperation in economy, trade, energy, and people-to-people exchanges.
Louvre Heist Update: 5 More Arrested, $102M Jewels Still Missing
Five more suspects have been arrested in the daring $102M Louvre jewel heist. Investigators probe black market trails and security gaps as the hunt for missing diamonds intensifies.
PLA Warns It Will Crush Any Taiwan Independence Moves
The PLA warns it will crush any attempts at Taiwan independence, rejecting U.S. arms sales and vowing to maintain the cross-Strait military balance.
IOC and Saudi Arabia End 12-Year Riyadh Esports Plan
IOC and Saudi Arabia have mutually ended their 12-year partnership for the Olympic Esports Games in Riyadh, marking a reset in their Vision2030 gaming strategy.
China’s Tech Boom: AI, Robotics & Rising Domestic Brands
Discover how China’s wave of AI, robotics, and homegrown brands is reshaping its economy, following insights from J.P. Morgan’s Alan Ho at the 2025 Financial Street Forum.
Lebanese President Orders Army to Counter Israeli Incursion
Lebanese President Aoun orders army to confront Israeli forces after a deadly raid in Blida, urging concrete steps to enforce the 2024 ceasefire.
The Chinese mainland urges G7 to safeguard global trade order
The Chinese mainland urges G7 nations to stop disrupting the international trade order with self-made group rules, says FM spokesperson Guo Jiakun.