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TikTok move underlines Trump's political confidence
Trump has joined the Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok, despite calling it a national security threat
United StatesChina manufacturing PMIs imply firmer private activity
China’s unofficial manufacturing PMI was solid at 51.7 in May, a clear contrast with the official equivalent contracting
ChinaPyongyang will step up grey-zone tactics against Seoul
The South Korean government is poised to withdraw fully from the inter-Korean military pact
North KoreaVietnamese politics will be calmer following reshuffle
The ruling party made appointments to key positions this month
VietnamChina’s 5% growth target is becoming less plausible
The country’s official manufacturing PMI fell into contraction territory in May and services activity also softened
ChinaDebate over dynastic politics will grow in Indonesia
A Supreme Court decision could enable the outgoing president’s younger son to run in an upcoming election in Jakarta
IndonesiaChinese consortium will build new port in Georgia
A Chinese consortium will build a vast deep-sea port in Anaklia on the Black Sea
GeorgiaBeijing will maintain pressure on Taipei
The Chinese government has resumed tariffs on various Taiwanese imports
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