China has proposed a 9.3 per cent increase in its diplomatic spending for 2026, totaling 70.975 billion yuan, as it […]
China boosts diplomatic budget by 9.3% as US leaves ‘fiscal void’ Read Post »
China, Economics, Geopolitics, Indo-Pacific NewsUK pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca (AZ) said in January it will invest USD 15 billion in its Chinese research and production
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China, Economics, Indo-Pacific News, TechnologyIndia was the world’s top arms importer in the latest five-year period, driven by tensions with China and Pakistan. Pakistan
‘Fears over China’s intentions’ fuel Asian arms buildup: SIPRI Read Post »
China, Defense, Geopolitics, Indo-Pacific NewsAs China begins its 15th Five-Year Plan and Malaysia its 13th Malaysia Plan, the two are targeting cooperation in green
Guangdong and Malaysia to forge new inter-regional cooperation model Read Post »
China, Indo-Pacific News, Malaysia, TechnologyChinese state-owned creditors and donors have bankrolled over 363 seaport-related projects and activities at 168 ports around the globe. The
China has remained ASEAN’s largest trading partner for 17 consecutive years, while ASEAN has held the position as China’s top
Guangxi strengthens ASEAN – China trade connectivity Read Post »
ASEAN, China, Indo-Pacific News, TradeUntil now, the ministry has focused on reinforcing defenses in the southwestern region. However, it also aims to bolster its
Japan to boost Pacific defenses at Iwoto island to counter China Read Post »
China, Defense, Indo-Pacific News, JapanChina Harbor Engineering Company and Huawei Boosts Communication in Solomon Islands with Five New Tower Sites
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/aug/19/solomon-islands-secures-100m-china-loan-to-build-huawei-mobile-towers-in-historic-step
The Aman-Youyi exercises serve an important diplomatic signalling function by projecting Malaysia’s non-aligned foreign policy and intention to maintain a
Malaysia-China Joint Military Exercises: Significance and Limitations Read Post »
China, Defense, Indo-Pacific News, MalaysiaThe Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) has confirmed sufficient reserves of dysprosium and terbium in Namibia. The
Japan to develop rare earth mines in Africa to end reliance on China Read Post »
China, Critical minerals, Indo-Pacific News, JapanThe U.S. State Department has decided to invest up to $200 million to promote the spread of smartphones equipped with
U.S. Invests $200M to Counter Chinese Phones in Indo-Pacific Read Post »
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