East Asia

Vietnam’s Railway Expansion: Unveiling the Risks of Mismanagement and Debt Traps

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Vietnam’s Railway Expansion: Unveiling the Risks of Mismanagement and Debt Traps

Unraveling Vietnam’s High-Speed Rail Ambitions: Progress, Peril, and the Power play with China Table of Contents Unraveling Vietnam’s High-Speed Rail Ambitions: Progress, Peril, and the Power play with China Mismanagement and Corruption: A Persistent Problem Growing Chinese Influence: A Source of Anxiety Vietnam’s High-Speed Rail Ambitions: Progress, Peril, and the Tug-of-war with China Editor’s Q&A … Read more

South Korea’s Ousted PM Exposes Attempts to Block Martial Law: Political Drama Unfolds

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South Korea’s Ousted PM Exposes Attempts to Block Martial Law: Political Drama Unfolds

South Korea’s Impeachment trial: A Nation in Turmoil Table of Contents South Korea’s Impeachment trial: A Nation in Turmoil Impeachment Trial Rocking South korea: A Closer Look at Yoon Suk Yeol’s Contested Martial Law Decision Impact of Martial Law Declarations in democratic Societies Constitutional Backdrop and Remedial Measures Broader Implications for South Korean Democracy Media … Read more

How Beijing is reacting to European criticism over Ukraine

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How Beijing is reacting to European criticism over Ukraine

Germany Takes on China Over Ukraine and Economic Ties Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock recently delivered a firm message to China, publicly criticizing Beijing’s ongoing economic and military reinforcement of Russia amid its war in Ukraine. During a visit to China earlier this week, Baerbock emphasized that this support poses a dangerous threat to the … Read more

New Human Species Discovered in China

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New Human Species Discovered in China

A new player has emerged on the stage of human evolution, shaking up the established narrative. Researchers in China have unearthed the remains of a previously unknown human species, Homo juluensis, dating back approximately 200,000 years. This groundbreaking discovery, made at the Xujiayao site, challenges long-held assumptions about the complexity of human ancestry. What sets … Read more

South Africa bows to Chinese pressure to move Taiwan office, analysts say

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South Africa bows to Chinese pressure to move Taiwan office, analysts say

Johannesburg — South Africa’s decision to further downgrade relations with Taiwan, comes as the dominant political party, the African National Congress, or ANC, strives to reassure longtime ally Beijing after the formation of a coalition government, analysts tell VOA. South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation confirmed last week it had asked Taiwan to … Read more

Summit in Australia urges science to do more to embrace First Nations climate knowledge

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Summit in Australia urges science to do more to embrace First Nations climate knowledge

SYDNEY — An international conference in Australia of First Nations people is calling on scientists to engage with Indigenous experts to find solutions to climate change. Indigenous Australians consider the land to be the mother of creation. To them, it is a living, breathing mass that contains secrets and wisdom. Tribal leaders have gathered in … Read more

The 14th East Asia Summit International Ministers’ Assembly was held in Vientiane – Xinhuanet Shopper

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Xinhua Information Company, Vientiane, July 27 (Reporter Zhao Xu, Ma Huaizhao) On July 27, native time, the 14th East Asia Summit International Ministers’ Assembly was held in Vientiane Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Central CPC Committee and International Minister, current and talking. Wang Yi mentioned that the present worldwide scenario … Read more

US plans to grant billions to chipmakers, boosting domestic production: sources

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US plans to grant billions to chipmakers, boosting domestic production: sources

The US Set to Announce Significant Chip Grants to Boost Domestic Production Overview The United States is set to make a significant announcement by the end of March regarding major chip grants, according to sources familiar with the matter. These grants will channel billions of dollars into semiconductor manufacturers, in a strategic move to enhance … Read more

China and US to Hold In-Depth Talks on Economic and Trade Issues during US Commerce Secretary’s Visit

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China and US to Hold In-Depth Talks on Economic and Trade Issues during US Commerce Secretary’s Visit

A spokesman for China’s Commerce Ministry said on Thursday that China wants in-depth talks to resolve economic and trade issues during a visit to China by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Remond Lemond next week. Taken in May. (2023 REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo) [北京 ２４日 ロイター] – China wants in-depth talks to resolve economic and trade issues … Read more

Chinese Premier Li Qiang Acknowledges Challenges in US-China Relations and Calls for Cooperation

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang Acknowledges Challenges in US-China Relations and Calls for Cooperation

Chinese Premier Li Qiang told senior officials of the U.S.-China Business Council (USCBC) delegation in Beijing on Wednesday that bilateral relations and economic and trade cooperation between the United States and China are facing difficulties. Ta. Photo taken in January 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic [北京 ２１日 ロイター] – Chinese Premier Li Qiang told senior officials of … Read more