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Takaichi's election 'victory' calls for vigilance - February 10, 2026
The supermajority moment for Japan's right-wing forces might prove to be a troubling watershed for Japan and beyond.
Chief economists stay positive on China's economy for seventh straight month, Yicai poll shows - February 10, 2026
A gauge of sentiment in China's economy compiled by Yicai remained above the boom-bust line for the seventh straight month in February despite a slight dip, with a series of growth stabilization measures the government introduced at the end of last year gradually taking effect.
South American countries’ pragmatic reassessment of ties with China amid US hegemonism, protectionism - February 09, 2026
A quiet but profound shift is reshaping the geopolitical map of South America, as revealed by an exclusive Reuters report, "Brazil signals new openness to Mercosur-China talks as Beijing seeks deeper ties": For the first time, senior Brazilian officials are considering a push for a "partial" trade agreement between the Mercosur bloc and China.
Shanghai provides strong support for the China-UK comprehensive strategic partnership - February 03, 2026
On January 31, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer concluded his visit to China in Shanghai. The trip yielded substantive outcomes and highlighted both the breadth and depth of cooperation between the two countries.
Welcome more friends from around the world to celebrate the Spring Festival in China - February 02, 2026
Monday marks the first day of the 2026 Spring Festival travel rush. Travelers heading home may notice that this year, their fellow passengers include more foreign faces than in previous years.
Starmer's visit to China opens a new chapter of pragmatic Sino-British cooperation - February 01, 2026
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently paid an official visit to China — the first by a UK prime minister in eight years — which represented a clear return to a path of pragmatic cooperation between China and the United Kingdom.
Understanding the ‘deeper meaning’ of China’s mega market through ‘Zootopia 2’ - January 27, 2026
Zootopia 2 has enabled the world to see the enthusiasm and potential of consumption in China's third- and fourth-tier cities. Last Sunday, The Wall Street Journal reported that Zootopia 2 became the box-office champion in Disney's history, noting that it was "thanks to China."
Global South powers new growth - January 26, 2026
By deepening ties with multiple partners based on their national interests, developing countries have grown into a pivotal ‘middle force’ in an increasingly polarized world.
China looks to boost domestic demand to sustain growth in 2026 - January 25, 2026
Amid rising global economic uncertainty, China delivered a stable performance in 2025, with the economy expanding by 5 percent year-on-year, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics last Monday.
Institutional strengths solidify foundation for a confident start to new five-year plan - January 20, 2026
Its performance in 2025 shows that China's economy benefits from a strong capacity to plan for the long term while acting pragmatically in the short term. The economy grew by 5 percent year-on-year in 2025, meeting the annual target and bringing the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–25) to a successful close. For a country navigating a volatile global environment and structural economic adjustments at home, this has been a hard-won achievement.
