Category: China
As China builds military ties across Southeast Asia, one factor stands in the way
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China’s strong economic ties and a weak, unfocused Asean favour the expansion of its defence network. But its disregard for international law, particularly the 2016 South China Sea ruling, will make it hard to…
Read MoreChina’s private sector should be on a par with state-owned industry, leading economist tells high-profile Beijing forum
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. All economies that operate by law, whether private or state-owned, are a basis for the ruling party to govern, Li tells Tsinghua PBCSF Chief Economists Forum. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3219634/chinas-private-sector-should-be-par-state-owned-industry-leading-economist-tells-high-profile?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina should draw a lesson from downing of US drone, expert says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘Flying wing’ design could make aircraft more stealthy and improve manoeuvrability, according to aeronautics expert. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3219567/china-should-draw-lesson-downing-us-drone-expert-says?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBritain marks coronation of King Charles in rainy London
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. At 74, King Charles is the oldest person to ascend to the throne in British history. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3219651/britain-marks-coronation-king-charles-rainy-london?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChinese President Xi Jinping says economic growth plans must focus on manufacturing and technology
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chinese leader told a planning meeting to focus on the ‘real economy’ and avoid sectors such as finance and property to avoid the risk of a bubble. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3219645/chinese-president-xi-jinping-says-economic-growth-plans-must-focus-manufacturing-and-technology?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreLocal officials tried to cover up scale of Chinese mine disaster by hiding bodies, report finds
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The attempt to hide the true number killed at the iron ore mine in Hebei province has seen 20 people detained, including local officials https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3219633/local-officials-tried-cover-scale-chinese-mine-disaster-hiding-bodies-report-finds?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMost young Chinese say they struggle to make connections as ‘social phobia’ becomes new buzzword
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. More than half of those interviewed by a newspaper said they found socialising – whether online, offline or both – difficult. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3219640/most-young-chinese-say-they-struggle-make-connections-social-phobia-becomes-new-buzzword?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChinese says Shandong aircraft carrier handled foreign reconnaissance ‘prudently’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The carrier and its escorts recently took part in a series of drills around Taiwan that were watched by the US and Japan. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3219632/chinese-says-shandong-aircraft-carrier-handled-foreign-reconnaissance-prudently?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreCould Taiwan’s ‘white’ knight Ko Wen-je smash through the island’s blue-green split?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Polls put Ko, who has tried to bridge the divide between indendence-leaning greens and mainland-friendly blues, just a few points behind his rivals. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3219631/could-taiwans-white-knight-ko-wen-je-smash-through-islands-blue-green-split?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChinese trade, tourism to gain as WHO declares end to Covid-19 global emergency, top disease expert says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China will continue to monitor coronavirus variants, pandemic response chief pledges, as WHO cautions against letting down guard. https://www.scmp.com/coronavirus/article/3219624/chinese-trade-tourism-gain-who-declares-end-covid-19-global-emergency-top-disease-expert-says?utm_source=rss_feed
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