Chinese president Xi Jinping urges for stronger competitiveness
Shanghai – Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged Shanghai to push forward reform, pursue scientific development and improve its competitiveness. Xi made the remarks during his inspection in Shanghai from Friday to Saturday after attending the Conference on Interaction and Confidence … Continue reading Chinese president Xi Jinping urges for stronger competitiveness
Thailand: Military leader dissolves Senate
Bangkok – Thai coup leader on Saturday night dissolved the Senate and transferred a few important government officials to inactive posts following Thursday’s coup. Prayuth said that he had taken over the authority of the House of Representatives and the … Continue reading Thailand: Military leader dissolves Senate
Protests in Vietnam Could Shift Chinese Investment to Cambodia
Phnom Penh – Cambodia could benefit economically from anti-Chinese protests in Vietnam, experts say. Some 1,500 Chinese have fled Vietnam in the past week, following demonstrations by protesters angered by Chinese oil exploration in the contentious South China Sea. At least 15 … Continue reading Protests in Vietnam Could Shift Chinese Investment to Cambodia
Survey: Beijing, Shanghai lead Asian cities in economic influence
Beijing – Beijing and Shanghai are among the world’s five most economically influential cities, surpassing any other Asian cities including Singapore and Tokyo, a report revealed Thursday. Among the 30 major cities measured, Beijing ranks second in “economic power”, with a … Continue reading Survey: Beijing, Shanghai lead Asian cities in economic influence
Thailand: Trading partners express concern
Bangkok – Allies and key trading partners expressed disquiet over Thailand’s coup on Friday, demanding a quick return to civilian rule as some warned against travel to the prime tourist destination. Japanese auto giants that have invested heavily in Thailand were … Continue reading Thailand: Trading partners express concern
Chartered ships bring over 3,500 Chinese back home
Beijing/Hanoi – China has called off some of its planned exchanges with Vietnam and dispatched aircraft and ships to pick up injured and frightened Chinese nationals suffering from last week’s attacks against Chinese nationals living and working in Vietnam. Chinese Foreign … Continue reading Chartered ships bring over 3,500 Chinese back home
Chinese president meets Cambodian PM
Shanghai/Phnom Penh – Chinese President Xi Jinping met with visiting Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen in Shanghai on Sunday. Hun Sen is here to attend the fourth summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) to … Continue reading Chinese president meets Cambodian PM
UN Secretary-General pins high hope on CICA
New York/Shanghai – UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon on Friday voiced his confidence in seeing a successful summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), hoping China can play an important role in leading the regional … Continue reading UN Secretary-General pins high hope on CICA
24th ASEAN leaders’ meeting opens in Myanmar
Nay Pyi Taw – The 24th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders’ meeting opened here Sunday morning, an event that Myanmar President U Thein Sein described as a symbol of “unity and dedication for building a better future for the … Continue reading 24th ASEAN leaders’ meeting opens in Myanmar
Xi: China should adapt to new norm of growth
Zhengzhou – Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday that the country should adapt to new norm for its economic growth and be cool-minded amid slowdown in the world’s second-largest economy. Xi made the remark during his inspection tour to central … Continue reading Xi: China should adapt to new norm of growth