AP

  • Jun 3
  • 2 min read

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 States
  • Jun 3
  • 2 min read

China 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

China
  • Jun 3
  • 2 min read

Pyongyang will step up grey-zone tactics against Seoul

The South Korean government is poised to withdraw fully from the inter-Korean military pact

North Korea
  • May 31
  • 6 min read

Vietnamese politics will be calmer following reshuffle

The ruling party made appointments to key positions this month

Vietnam
  • May 31
  • 2 min read

China’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

China
  • May 31
  • 2 min read

Debate 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

Indonesia
  • May 31
  • 2 min read

Chinese consortium will build new port in Georgia

A Chinese consortium will build a vast deep-sea port in Anaklia on the Black Sea

Georgia
  • May 31
  • 2 min read

Beijing will maintain pressure on Taipei

The Chinese government has resumed tariffs on various Taiwanese imports

Taiwan