Gao Shanwen Dies at 55, Outspoken Economist Who Challenged China’s GDP Figures Gao Shanwen, a prominent Chinese economist known for questioning official GDP data, has died at 55 after a …
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China launches nuclear-capable missile into South Pacific, regional leaders decry breach
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPacific Nations Condemn China Missile Test in the South Pacific Pacific leaders denounce China missile test in the South Pacific nuclear-free zone on June 6, 2026, prompting calls for stronger …
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U.S. and China seek AI governance common ground at Geneva talks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiU.S. and China Search for Common Ground on AI Governance at Geneva Conference U.S. and China meet in Geneva to seek agreement on AI governance amid different domestic rules, aiming …
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Bangladesh signs China deal for Mongla economic zone, India warns of surveillance
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBangladesh-China Pact to Develop Mongla Port Economic Zone Stokes Security Concerns in India Bangladesh’s agreement with a Chinese engineering firm to develop the Mongla Port economic zone has prompted alarm …
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Toyota China sales fall 17% in H1 amid EV shift, high oil prices
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiToyota China sales fall 17% in H1 as buyers pivot to EVs amid high oil prices Toyota China sales dropped 17% year-on-year in January–June as consumers pivot toward EVs and …
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China orders state takeover of Hubei private lender underscoring banking system pressures
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiState-directed takeover of Wuhan Z‑Bank underscores strains in China’s regional banking sector State-directed takeover of Wuhan Z‑Bank on July 3, 2026 by China’s financial regulator highlights pressure on small private …
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China launches missile from nuclear submarine into Pacific despite regional concerns
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese submarine missile launch draws regional concern as Japan, Australia and New Zealand seek answers Chinese submarine missile launch into the Pacific prompts protests from Japan, Australia and New Zealand, …
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China SLBM test fires one strategic missile into Pacific, Beijing says China SLBM test: Xinhua reports a Chinese strategic submarine launched one submarine‑launched ballistic missile into the Pacific on July …
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China GDP survey warns of Q2 slowdown to 4.6% amid Mideast shocks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina Q2 growth seen slowing to 4.6% as property slump and energy shocks weigh Surveyed economists expect China Q2 growth to decelerate to about 4.6% from 5% in Q1, hit …
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China tightens maritime and political pressure, narrowing strategic space for Taiwan
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTaiwan tensions escalate as Beijing widens maritime and political pressure China’s stepped-up maritime, diplomatic and legal measures are squeezing Taipei’s strategic options, observers say, as Taiwan tensions deepen across the …