Central banks across the globe have significantly increased their participation in euro zone bond sales in recent months, a shift that signals growing caution in global financial markets and renewed interest in the perceived stability of European sovereign debt. According to data reviewed by regional debt agencies and confirmed by market participants, central banks including […]
Zhang Qingli, former Communist Party Secretary of Tibet Autonomous Region, has been handed a suspended death sentence after being convicted of accepting massive bribes during his tenure the latest in a string of high-profile corruption cases under China’s sweeping anti-graft campaign. The Intermediate People’s Court in Changsha, Hunan province, announced the verdict on Tuesday, stating […]
China’s economy has shown signs of resilience amid global uncertainty, with official figures touting a stable GDP growth of 4.8% in the first half of 2025. But beneath the surface of these numbers lies a quieter, grittier reality millions of Chinese workers are navigating shrinking paychecks, job insecurity, and a rising dependence on gig work […]
Beijing China’s economy grew faster than anticipated in the second quarter of 2025, defying mounting pressure from soft domestic demand and the threat of sweeping new tariffs from former U.S. President Donald Trump, who is campaigning for a return to the White House. Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday showed gross […]
Beijing China’s economy outperformed forecasts in the second quarter of 2025, driven by resilient industrial output and export strength, even as the specter of steep tariffs under a potential second Trump administration casts a shadow over future prospects. Key Economic Highlights Balance of Strengths and Soft Spots Sector Q2 Activity Industrial Output Rose ~6.8%, driven […]
Beijing China’s post-pandemic economic recovery is faltering as domestic consumption weakens and external pressures particularly the threat of new U.S. tariffs intensify, casting fresh uncertainty over the world’s second-largest economy. Official data released this week shows that China’s GDP grew by just 4.2% in the second quarter of 2025, missing economists’ expectations and marking a […]
European markets opened the week with a mixed tone as the euro held firm despite fresh U.S. tariff threats, while bond markets showed signs of anxiety, reflecting broader investor unease over trade tensions and central bank outlooks. Former U.S. President Donald Trump, now the Republican nominee in the 2024 presidential race, over the weekend reiterated […]
In a significant breakthrough for one of the tech industry’s largest mergers, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has granted conditional approval for Synopsys Inc.’s $35 billion acquisition of Ansys Inc., removing the final regulatory barrier to the landmark deal. The green light from Beijing long considered the most unpredictable regulatory checkpoint—comes after months […]
With just weeks remaining before the United States imposes a new wave of tariffs on a wide range of Chinese goods, exporters across China are scrambling to ship as much inventory as possible racing against the clock to stay ahead of former President Donald Trump’s hardline trade policies as he mounts a potential return to […]
The Taiwanese religious movement known internationally as the Buddhist True Enlightenment Practitioners Association is facing growing theological criticism from scholars and Buddhist institutions across Asia, even as its ban in mainland China remains a separate, politically charged issue. Founded in Taiwan in the late 20th century, the True Enlightenment Practitioners Association (TEPA) has built a […]
