China still backs overseas coal plants despite 2021 pledge, research shows
China is involved in constructing 7.7 gigawatts of new coal-fired power, mostly plants used to run nickel smelters in Indonesia, US think tank Global Energy Monitor said.
China reaffirms commitment to supporting foreign businesses
China aims to continue to provide a world-class business environment characterised by market-oriented policies, rule of law, and international standards.
China’s job market grows in 1st quarter
About 3.08 million new jobs were created in urban areas in the first quarter, an increase of around 50,000 jobs compared with the same period last year.
First batch of Hong Kong democrats freed after 4 years’ jail for subversion
Since large and sustained pro-democracy protests erupted in Hong Kong for most of 2019, China has cracked down on the democratic opposition as well as liberal civil society and…
China maps out steps to tackle global woes
The foundation for the country's sustained economic recovery needs to be further consolidated, and the country faces a growing impact from external shocks, policymakers say.
Chinese astronauts embark on six-month space trip
The astronauts, who are all members of the People's Liberation Army Astronaut Division, are scheduled to arrive at the space station early on Friday, joining their peers from the…
Latest tariffs to speed up China’s semiconductor innovation drive
Analysts said Washington's tariffs and tightened chip restrictions will motivate Chinese companies to double down on research and development to achieve tech breakthroughs and…
Noise pollution at workplaces overtakes all other hazards as Malaysia’s leading occupational disease
The relentless roar from heavy machinery, thunderous hammering and other high-decibel industrial effects from factories, construction sites and logistics hubs mean that workers…
Epidemic situation in China stable, but vigilance urged
Health authorities still call for heightened vigilance against mosquito-borne illnesses, intestinal infections, and imported mpox cases.
External shocks pushing shift of China’s growth model
China has prioritised expanding domestic demand and boosting technological innovations on its economic agenda for the year, which economists say mark the country's shift to…