A counterproposal by Moscow, which made no mention of its own role in the region’s health crisis, was rejected; China supported Russia in both votes. Source link
Read More »Advances in electronics and photonics herald a new era
[Sponsored Article] The Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study (HKIAS) at City University of Hong Kong (CityU) continues to connect scholars around the globe, allowing them to explore interdisciplinary ideas and address real-world issues. The most recent HKIAS Distinguished Lecture Series on Electronics and Photonics, held in March and April, …
Read More »Japan, Vietnam vow to confront security threats in Indo-Pacific
Talks came as Japan and the US adopt a more confrontational stance toward China, represented by a summit of the Quad group involving Australia and India. Source link
Read More »Pakistan urged to set up RMB Capital Circulation System | The Express Tribune
KARACHI: China has proposed to Pakistan to set up RMB Capital Circulation System to promote trade and transactions in the Chinese currency. In this regard, it was suggested that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) hold talks with the Bank of China. The government asked the finance ministry and the …
Read More »Facing ‘hardest year for job seeking’, China’s Gen Z shift work-life balance
A record 10.76 million graduates are set to enter the job market in China this year, but the number of openings has fallen amid high unemployment in the 16- 24 age group. Source link
Read More »China military drill ‘a warning’ to Taiwan in wake of Biden defence pledge
PLA holds joint combat-readiness exercise near island to deter collusion with the United States. Source link
Read More »Japan says China, Russia jets flew nearby as Quad leaders met to talk
Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi said the government had expressed ‘grave concerns’ over the flights; it’s the fourth time since November that long-distance joint flights by Russia and China have been spotted near Japan. Source link
Read More »Quad leaders meet with China on their minds
US President Joe Biden and his counterparts from Australia, India and Japan began discussions in Tokyo on Tuesday at a meeting that could affect the geopolitics and security of the entire region. Source link
Read More »‘Hero’ saves girl trapped hanging from window of 6th floor flat
A firefighter in China has been praised as a hero for his quick actions in saving a small girl who was trapped hanging from a six-floor window last week. Source link
Read More »Joe Biden’s comments about defending Taiwan ‘send signal to Beijing’
Washington insists US policy has not changed after the president said the US had made a ‘commitment; to defend Taiwan if attacked by the mainland. Source link
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