CNA: China is increasing its influence in Central Asia as part of global plans to offer an alternative to the West
Beyond promoting security and development collaborations, the recent China-Central Asia Summit also empowers Beijing to take over Moscow as the dominant influence in the Central... MORE
CNA: China spent US$240 billion bailing out ‘Belt & Road’ countries: Study
China spent US$240 billion bailing out 22 developing countries between 2008 and 2021,
CNA: China seen as most influential power in Southeast Asia: ASEAN Studies Centre
But survey respondents from the 10 ASEAN states also expressed concern about the country's expanding influence.
CNA: Russia says Lavrov and Wang Yi did not discuss ‘Chinese peace plan’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and China's top diplomat Wang Yi did not discuss a reported Chinese plan to resolve the conflict in Ukraine when... MORE
CNA: US tops China in power influence in Asia; ASEAN countries feature in top 10: Study
The Asia Power Index, released by Australia-based think tank Lowy Institute, scores 26 countries and territories in terms of their ability to exert influence in... MORE
CNA: Xi Jinping’s third term: After a decade of building the Belt and Road, where does China go from here?
On Sep 2, two trains for Indonesia's high-speed rail were offloaded at a Jakarta port, marking China’s first export of bullet trains.
CNA: China launches third and final module for Tiangong space station
China successfully launched the final module of its Tiangong space station on Monday (Oct 31), state media said, the latest step in Beijing's ambitious space... MORE
CNA: Human and economic costs of China’s zero-COVID strategy are mounting
China's lockdowns hit small businesses hard, and are one of the factors behind the World Bank cutting its forecast for global GDP growth.
CNA: Zero-COVID lockdowns throw China’s political preparations into turmoil
The long zero-COVID lockdown in Shanghai, quarantine in Beijing and restrictions across China have complicated President Xi Jinping’s plan for a smooth transition to his... MORE
Channel News Asia: Vietnam blocks Sony’s action movie Uncharted over South China Sea map Inbox
Vietnam has banned Sony's action movie Uncharted from domestic distribution over a scene featuring a map that shows a disputed line declared by China to... MORE
