India or China? How to invest in the coming Asia boom NEW DELHI/BEIJING: Money managers are navigating an historic shift: India’s population, at 1.43 billion, edged past China’s this year. The Times of India · Aug 7, 2023
Philippines accuses China of water cannon attack in Spratly Islands Latest in long history of nautical intimidations by Beijing, which lays unrecognised claim to almost all of the South China Sea The Guardian - AU · Aug 6, 2023
Joy Ride review – a deliciously unsavoury blast of female friendship Gross-out elements collide with sharp observations on identity as four Asian-Americans hit the road for Beijing in Adele Lim’s skit-based comedy The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2023
Anger in China over plan to use cities as ‘moat’ to save Beijing from floods Communist party secretary for Hebei made comments after visiting flood-hit areas earlier this week The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2023
China floods threaten downstream cities as tens of thousands evacuated Typhoon Doksuri is wreaking havoc as it turns streets into rushing rivers and displaces thousands across east Asia. Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2023
Deadly flooding in China worsens as rescues continue and areas downriver brace for high water Heavy rain and high water levels of China's northeastern rivers are threatening cities downstream, prompting the evacuation of thousands The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023
Hong Kong targets exiles’ loved ones as crackdown turns to old CCP playbook Hong Kong authorities are targeting the relatives of activists overseas in latest sign of alignment with mainland China. Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2023
Xi Jinping’s spent two days outside China in 2023 as problems mount BEIJING: Two days is all President Xi Jinping has spent outside his country this year, as mounting domestic problems from a faltering economy to rare political scandals demand the Chinese leader’s attention at home. The Times of India · Aug 4, 2023
Beijing records heaviest rainfall in at least 140 years Beijing records heaviest rainfall in at least 140 years The Times of India · Aug 3, 2023
Highway bridge in northern China collapses due to flash floods and casualties are unknown A highway bridge in northern China has collapsed due to flash floods triggered by heavy rains, and two cars have fallen into the river The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023
Aftermath of Typhoon Doksuri brought Beijing floods, meteorologists explain Rising ocean temperatures caused by climate crisis are also said to be causing China’s extreme weather The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2023
China floods have left at least 20 dead Beijing's rainfall is the heaviest recorded in 140 years, reaching nearly 30 inches between Saturday and Wednesday. The downpours have triggered landslides and floods. Thousands have been evacuated. WEKU · Aug 2, 2023
Where are the headquarters of the world’s biggest companies? A few global cities are major corporate magnets The rise of China has made Beijing the biggest hub for the Fortune Global 500. Fortune · Aug 2, 2023
Beijing Rules by Bethany Allen review – a new world order How China is wielding power and influence beyond its own borders, exploiting western naivety and greed The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2023
The Times of India · Aug 2, 2023 Xi Jinping overhauls leadership of China’s elite nuclear force BEIJING: President Xi Jinping has overhauled the military leadership managing China’s nuclear arsenal amid reports of a corruption probe in the rocket force that would play a key role in case of an invasion of Taiwan.
Caixin Global · Aug 2, 2023 Shanghai Composite Index Fell 0.89% on Wednesday Shenzhen Component Index closed down 0.35%
Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2023 China’s heaviest rains in 140 years kill at least 20, leave 27 missing Tropical Storm Doksuri has been dumping heavy rains across China since Saturday.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2023 How can the west best tackle the threat from China? First, it must stop panicking An MPs’ report on Chinese intentions credits President Xi with a flattering level of strategic nous. The real problems lie closer to home, says former diplomat Kerry Brown
The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2023 Chinese firefighter ‘dies heroic death’ as Beijing reports heaviest rain in 140 years Extreme weather comes as China’s foreign ministry denies reports that it obstructed discussions on climate crisis at G20 meetings
The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023 29 inches of rain from Saturday to Wednesday was Beijing's heaviest rainfall in 140 years China’s capital has recorded its heaviest rainfall in 140 years over the past few days
Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2023 US formally invites China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Washington Washington says invite extended to Wang’s predecessor in June was officially transferred to Beijing’s new top diplomat.
Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2023 Severe flooding kills at least 20 and affects 500,000 in Beijing Rare heavy rainfall led to flooding in the mountains surrounding the Chinese capital
Zenger · Aug 1, 2023 Torrential Flooding Hits China As Typhoon Doksuri Wreaks Havoc Thousands evacuated as Beijing faces worst floods in a decade while another typhoon looms
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023 11 dead and 27 missing in flooding around Beijing after days of rain, Chinese state media report Chinese state media report 11 people have died and 27 are missing as rains flood the capital, Beijing, and the mountains surrounding it
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023 Beijing has invested $25.4B in Pakistan over the last decade, Chinese vice premier says Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng says Beijing has invested $25.4 billion dollars in Pakistan in the past ten years under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, or CPEC package