Asia Pacific
FOCAC 2024 aims to renew the China-Africa relationship
Beijing sought to underscore its commitment to Africa during its flagship China-Africa development conference
AfricaSri Lanka president is unlikely to win another term
The incumbent appears to trail his main rivals ahead of the September 21 presidential election
Sri LankaChina will dominate Russia’s car market
Western sanctions have caused a profound transformation in the Russian car market
RussiaChina may try to weaken Pacific policing deal
Pacific nations have backed a regional policing plan
ChinaPhilippines will strengthen its defence partnerships
Manila is striving to bolster its military amid increased Chinese assertiveness in the South China Sea
PhilippinesChinese chip smuggling presents fresh US challenges
Despite export bans, US semiconductors are making their way to China through extensive smuggling networks
ChinaCybersurveillance in China will grow
Beijing’s introduction of a state-run cyber ID has raised privacy concerns
ChinaMalaysia opposition faces heightened pressure
Key opposition figure Muhyiddin Yassin, a former prime minister, was charged with sedition last month
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