Indonesia trade surplus narrows to six-year low as imports surge Indonesia trade surplus fell to its smallest in over six years in April as a weaker rupiah, rising global costs …
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OECD database reveals China firms received up to eight times more subsidies
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese industrial subsidies dominate select sectors, OECD database shows New OECD database reveals Chinese companies received up to eight times more government support than OECD peers over 2004–2024, reshaping global …
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China unveils strict outbound investment rules, warns of retaliation against foreign firms
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina issues new outbound investment rules to tighten control over overseas deals China issues new outbound investment rules to curb overseas deals for national security, warning of retaliation against discriminatory …
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China Vanke approves new share issuance and loan package amid investor skepticism
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina Vanke shareholders approve new shares and loan arrangements amid doubts over state-led rescue China Vanke shareholders approved a new share issuance and loan arrangements, a move aimed at stabilizing …
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Taiwan tensions spark debate after Trump China trip over independence wording
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTaiwan tensions flare after debate over wording in Trump’s China visit Debate over whether the U.S. “opposes Taiwan independence” after President Trump’s China trip deepens Taiwan tensions and prompts calls …
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China orders Meituan and rivals to verify listed restaurants before June inspections
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina food delivery crackdown starts in June as platforms ordered to verify merchant locations China begins a food delivery crackdown in June 2026, with unannounced inspections aimed at removing fake …
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Li Auto posts $340 million first-quarter loss amid China EV price war Li Auto posts a $340 million Q1 loss as China’s fierce electric vehicle price war squeezes margins; the …
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Japan and the Philippines elevate diplomatic ties to highest level amid China concerns
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan–Philippines ties elevated to highest diplomatic level in Tokyo summit Japan–Philippines ties were elevated to one of the highest diplomatic levels after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Philippine President Ferdinand …
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China accuses Japan of new militarism at international forum over Taiwan remarks
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoChina Accuses Japan of "New Militarism" at International Conference China criticizes Japan’s "new militarism" at an international forum after Prime Minister Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks, escalating diplomatic and economic tensions between …
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Hong Kong International Airport opens Terminal 2 amid southern China capacity race
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHong Kong International Airport Terminal 2 Opens on May 27, 2026, as Guangzhou and Shenzhen Step Up Expansion Hong Kong International Airport Terminal 2 opens May 27, 2026, aiming to …