The term "three-generations-in-tobacco" has become synonymous in China with a privileged elite who monopolize coveted jobs, such as within the state-owned tobacco monopoly, passing them down through their families. According…
In a significant move to bolster its struggling economy, China's central bank has unveiled a sweeping set of policy measures aimed at achieving the country's annual growth target of about…
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) conducted its first known intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test in 44 years on Wednesday morning, launching a missile into the Pacific Ocean, according to a…
China's decision to raise the retirement age has triggered widespread dissatisfaction among workers, although major protests haven't yet materialized, reports the South China Morning Post. The move, effective from January…
China's export growth faces increasing risks as pressure to raise import tariffs spreads beyond advanced economies to less-developed ones due to escalating trade tensions and concerns about excess capacity, according…
US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell stated that the challenges China poses to the US surpass those of the Cold War. He highlighted China's support for Russia's defence industry…
Malaysia's king, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, is planning to seek Chinese investment for a high-speed rail project linking Malaysia and Singapore, reports Bloomberg. He is currently on a four-day state visit…
China's security chief Chen Wenqing has called for a "resolute crackdown" on separatists in Tibetan areas, reports the South China Morning Post. He issued this call during a recent visit…
Millions of ambitious Chinese professionals have had their lives upended by President Xi Jinping’s decision to reshape the world’s second-largest economy, reports Bloomberg. Industries such as finance, consumer tech and…
In an escalation of tensions in the South China Sea, Beijing has issued a stern demand for Malaysia to immediately halt all activities in the oil-rich waters off Sarawak. This…
