China Criticizes Japan’s Export Control List Update as ‘Unfounded’
Beijing challenges Tokyo’s export control update, labeling the inclusion of mainland firms as baseless and pushing for talks to delist more companies.
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China-ASEAN Trade Defies Slowdown with $597B Boom
China-ASEAN trade reached $597B from Jan-Jul 2025, up 8.2%, defying global slowdown and showcasing vibrant regional cooperation.
Hainan Free Trade Port Aims to Become Next Global Model
As Hainan FTP gears up for its closed-off operation, it eyes a leading role in global trade, following the paths of Singapore, Dubai and Hong Kong SAR.
Japanese PM Ishiba Announces Resignation: What’s Next?
Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba resigns amid policy gridlock and economic jitters. Dive into why he’s stepping down and what it means for Japan’s future.
Xi Declares SCO World’s Largest Regional Organization
Chinese President Xi Jinping praised the SCO’s expansion into a club of 26 member states, 50+ cooperation areas, and a nearly $30T economy, calling it the world’s largest regional organization.
Empowering the Global South: Forging a New Inclusive Order
In sunny Hainan, the Boao Forum shines a light on the Global South’s rising influence and the push for an inclusive global order.