Record number of Hong Kong students to study in mainland China
China offers from HK$5,900 to HK$19,400 per academic year to Hong Kong students pursuing bachelor's degrees on the mainland.
Geopolitics
Malaysia getting the newest, most advanced FA-50 ‘Fighting Eagle’ jet
The KAI chief executive officer said this variant is more advanced and capable than even the FA-50 operated by the Republic of Korea Air Force.
Taiwan tour operators eager for rebound in cross-strait tourism but travellers wary
Several Taipei residents said they will “wait and see” how the political situation unfolds before deciding if they want to go to China.
EU eases export rules on Korean ramen
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety said it had been putting in all efforts to have the regulations eased.
US urged to reciprocate new envoy’s push for better relations
Experts say new ambassador Xie Feng has been a key participant in and witness to recent high-level bilateral meetings between Beijing and Washington.
South Korea asks US to give more leeway on chip expansion in China
The release of the guardrail proposal has prompted concerns for Korea’s leading chipmakers, which seek to receive US subsidies.
Japan won’t join NATO, but aware of liaison office plan: PM Kishida
The comments come after the Japanese ambassador to the US said earlier this month that the US-led military pact was planning a Tokyo office, its first in Asia.
US to deny visas to those believed to have undermined Bangladesh poll process
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the policy included people such as "current and former Bangladeshi officials, members of pro-government and opposition political parties,…
China, Russia vow to bolster ties
President Xi also emphasised that China is willing to work with Russia to firmly support each other on issues concerning their core interests.
Modi strikes migration deal with Australia
PM Modi also warned that "separatist elements" should not be allowed to hurt India-Australia relations.