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Thailand, China to share permanent visa-free scheme

Thailand and China will implement a reciprocal visa-free scheme for their citizens, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty to national security, sedition charges

Media tycoon is the most prominent individual to face trial under the law imposed by China in 2020.

Al Jazeera

US watching Taiwan elections closely as China reiterates claim to island

Poll outcome will help set the tone for Washington-Beijing relations amid slight easing of tensions.

Al Jazeera

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Heritage Foundation warns of looming demographic catastrophe in China

Explore the implications of Xi Jinping's vision for Taiwan and the challenges China faces in the latest speech. Is a conflict with Taiwan inevitable?

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A lookahead for 2024: US elections, Paris Olympics, COP 29 and more

The year 2024 may have only just begun but it looks set to be an action-packed one. With a number of pivotal political, environmental, cultural and athletic events on the horizon, it can be difficult to keep track of what’s to come. FRANCE 24 sets out a a timeline of…

France 24

World's carbon emissions could start to fall for first time in 2024

Global carbon emissions may have peaked in 2023 – the hottest year in history – as efforts to step up renewable energy and step back from fossil fuels show signs of promise.

Radio France Internationale

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Talk Of Modi-Putin Summit Shows World Ready To Turn Its Back On West Over Russia Ties

Modi had avoided his annual summit with Putin in the last two years after Russia invaded Ukraine. But Putin could be reaching out now.

International Business Times

If You Believe in Love, Check Out Hello Group (MOMO)

While a risky endeavor, Hello Group’s links to China’s online dating market offers a large addressable market, thus potentially lifting MOMO stock.

Barchart

Xi Jinping's surge and purge: What it means for China and world

It seems Chinese President Xi Jinping's purge spree of military and government officials is not over yet. Since he became the 'president for life' in March 2023, Xi has intensified his abrupt removal and sacking of officials, with a focus on People's Liberation Army (PLA).

The Times of India

China’s many systemic problems dominate its outlook for 2024

Japan’s example 30 years ago shows islands of excellence can combine with deep structural imbalances

The Guardian - UK

Baidu's ChatGPT Rival Ernie Bot Surpasses 100 Million Users

US-based AI startup OpenAI's ChatGPT reached 100 million weekly active users in November last year.

International Business Times UK

5 live worms found wriggling inside 70 year old man's abdomen: Here's what happened

As per a report published in the New England Journal of Medicine, five live parasitic worms were found wriggling inside the biliary tract of a 70 year old man in China. The parasites have been identified as Clonorchis sinensis. "A 70-year-old man undergoing cholangioscopy to evaluate dilatation of the common…

The Times of India

China's Xi Hails 'Resilient' Economy In Bullish New Year Speech

President Xi Jinping said Sunday the Chinese economy had grown "more resilient and dynamic" in 2023, despite financial figures continuing to disappoint as the post-Covid recovery stalls.

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The Independent UK

China's manufacturing activity slows in December in latest sign the economy is still struggling

A survey of factory managers in China shows manufacturing contracted in December in the latest sign the world's No. 2 economy is still sluggish

Al Jazeera

Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen says island’s future must be decided by its people

Self-ruled Taiwan, which is claimed by Beijing, will go to the polls latest this month to choose a new president.

International Business Times

Taiwan's President Tsai Urges China To Seek 'Peaceful Coexistence'

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen expressed hopes on Monday for Taipei and Beijing to seek "long-term peaceful coexistence" and said future relations should be decided by Taiwan's "democratic procedures".

Al Jazeera

Best of 2023: Editor’s picks from the Asia Pacific

From the continuing crisis in Myanmar to the US’s expanding military ties, these are Al Jazeera’s highlights.

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The Conversation

Economically, Australia has been lucky – what matters now is what we do next

Australia has long thought of itself as the lucky country.

The Hindu

Reading the tea leaves for 2024

In tracking the likely trajectory of geopolitics in the next 12 months, in 2024, a blend of hope and realism may be the best yardstick

The Guardian - UK

Xi Jinping says Chinese business having ‘tough time’ in new year message

Recovery of world’s second-biggest economy held back by severe property slump and lacklustre global demand

TechRadar

The top spec OnePlus 12 phone may not be available to everyone

It looks as though those outside China will miss out on the OnePlus 12 model with the most RAM and storage.

The Hindu

4G mobile services for 1,117 border outposts in next six years: MHA

India shares a 3,488 km border with China, running along Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.

The Guardian - AU

Taiwan considers joining international criminal court to deter potential China invasion

Joining court would allow investigation of Xi Jinping if he were to order act of war against Taiwan

International Business Times

China's Xi Hails 'Resilient' Economy In Bullish New Year Speech

President Xi Jinping said Sunday the Chinese economy had grown "more resilient and dynamic" in 2023, despite financial figures continuing to disappoint as the post-Covid recovery stalls.

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