As of Friday, the 12th Amendment to the Criminal Law has officially been implemented, introducing substantial changes to combat corporate bribery and reinforce penalties for related crimes. Authorities from the National People’s Congress Law Committee, Supreme People’s Court, Supreme People’s Procuratorate, and Ministry of Public Security made this announcement, aiming to address existing weaknesses in […]
During his visit to Australia on Thursday, Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. adopted a stern stance on the South China Sea disputes against China. His push for greater security cooperation with allies has sparked concerns among Chinese experts, who view it as an attempt to involve Australia in the Philippines’ provocative and confrontational strategy. […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his annual State of the Nation Address, projecting confidence in Russia’s development amidst Western pressure and the ongoing military operation in Ukraine. Analysts suggest Putin is signaling that Russia is unfazed and even content with the current situation, awaiting talks with the US. Chinese analysts note Russia’s better-than-expected economic performance, […]
China has published its statistical communique on national economic and social development in 2023, reinforcing that the economy sustained recovery momentum and achieved substantial progress in high-quality development despite internal and external challenges. Released just before the annual two sessions, a key political gathering, the comprehensive communique provides insights into the economic landscape, laying the […]
The private Caixin Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for February reached 50.9, a slight increase from January’s 50.8, marking the fourth consecutive month in expansion territory. This suggests a continual improvement in the Chinese economy. The manufacturing production index, new orders index, and new export orders index showed growth within the expansion range, with the […]
