Asian markets hit by fresh trade fears after Trump comments

AFP | Donald Trump's latest threat to impose tariffs on all Chinese imports sent Asian markets tumbling Monday on growing fears of an all-out trade...

Government introduces new dimensions to broaden CPEC

News Analysis | Pakistan‘s new government has agreed with China to formally invite third-country investors to be part of the $60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor....

Russia prepares for biggest war games in its history

AFP | Russia on Tuesday will launch the biggest military drills in its history involving 300,000 troops as well as Chinese soldiers, in a move...

Jack Ma to unveil succession plans, not imminent retirement: SCMP

AFP | Alibaba co-founder and chairman Jack Ma will unveil a succession plan on Monday, the South China Morning Post reported Sunday, with a company...

Russia strikes, rebel shelling around Syria’s Idlib as powerbrokers meet

AFP | Russian air strikes killed five people in Syria's Idlib Friday, a monitor said, even as the brutal war's top three power brokers discussed...

The battle for Idlib: A potential Catch-22 for China – James Dorsey

James M. Dorsey | An impending Russian-backed Syrian assault on Idlib, the war-wracked country’s last rebel stronghold, risks putting Uyghurs in the spotlight at a...

Pakistan, China vow to strengthen strategic cooperation

News Desk | The Chinese government´s top diplomat held the first high-level meeting with his Pakistani counterpart since new Prime Minister Imran Khan took office...

Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma announces plans to retire at 54

AFP | Alibaba co-founder and chairman Jack Ma plans to retire from the Chinese e-commerce giant on Monday to devote his time to philanthropy focused...

Asian markets mostly down on China tariff fears

AFP | Most Asian equities sank on Friday as investors fret that the US will ramp up its trade war with China by imposing fresh...

After US, the Chinese foreign minister visits Pakistan

News Analysis | After a brief visit by the American delegation, the Chinese Foreign minister is set to arrive in Islamabad on Friday, the 7th...

Microwave weapon suspected in mystery attacks on US diplomats

AFP | Doctors and scientists increasingly suspect attacks with unconventional microwave weapons as the cause of the mysterious ailments that have stricken more than three...

China-Africa summit to target investment despite debt worries

AFP | African leaders will gather in Beijing Monday for a summit focused on economic ties, granting China a feel-good photo opportunity as it comes...