Amid tensions with China, the U.S. is bringing back to life a World War II airfield located in the remote Pacific island of Tinian. The airfield was once used to launch the atomic bombings of Japan in 1945.

US Restores World War II Airfield To Prepare For Future War With China

A Chinese ship ventured into Japanese water on Wednesday and this is the second time that China has breached Japan's territory. Watch to know more.

Second Chinese incursion in Japan in a month

After 6G internet and advanced artificial intelligence and next generation robotics China is now working on something extraordinary- Nuclear Fusion Energy. With new Fusion companies spreading across China and Beijing outspending Washington DC, US companies are worried that America is losing its decades long lead in the race to a master. Watch in for more details!

US Vs China: Race for Nuclear Fusion Energy

Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida demanded an explanation from China after a man stabbed a schoolboy in the second knife attack on Japanese children in China in the past months.

The 10-year-old boy was stabbed by a man, while he was on his way to class on Wednesday, about 200 metres (650 feet) from the gates of the Japanese school in the southern city of Shenzhen, according to China’s foreign ministry.

The child's father is Japanese and his mother is Chinese, however, the 10-year-old is a Japanese national, the ministry stated.&nbsp;

The child was taken to a hospital but he later died of injuries, the authorities said on Thursday.&nbsp;

Japan’s foreign minister, Yoko Kamikawa, described the incident as “despicable”. She said Japan’s government had demanded that Chinese authorities “make every possible effort” to ensure the safety of Japanese nationals in China and release a detailed explanation of the stabbing.

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A 44-year-old suspect was apprehended at the scene and has been taken into custody, Shenzhen police said in a statement.&nbsp;

Following the deadly incident, the Japanese embassy has warned its nationals living in China to be vigilant and take precautions.

Japan’s vice foreign minister, Masataka Okano, summoned China’s ambassador to Tokyo, Wu Jianghao, to raise “serious concerns” over the attack.

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Okano “strongly urged that security be strengthened, including around Japanese schools throughout China”, Japan’s foreign ministry said.

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, Lin Jian, said the case is under investigation and Beijing would "continue to take effective measures to protect the safety of all foreigners” in the country.

(With inputs from agencies)

Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida demanded an explanation from China after a man stabbed a schoolboy in the second knife attack on Japanese children in China in the past months.

Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida demanded an explanation from China after a man stabbed a schoolboy in the second knife attack on Japanese children in China in the past months. The 10-year-old boy was stabbed by a man, while he was on his way to class on Wednesday, about 200 metres (650 feet) from the gates of the Japanese school in the southern city of Shenzhen, according to China’s foreign ministry. The child's father is Japanese and his mother is Chinese, however, the 10-year-old is a Japanese national, the ministry stated. The child was taken to a hospital but he later died of injuries, the authorities said on Thursday. Japan’s foreign minister, Yoko Kamikawa, described the incident as “despicable”. She said Japan’s government had demanded that Chinese authorities “make every possible effort” to ensure the safety of Japanese nationals in China and release a detailed explanation of the stabbing. Also read: 10-year-old boy enrolled at Japanese school in China dead after stabbing, suspect arrested A 44-year-old suspect was apprehended at the scene and has been taken into custody, Shenzhen police said in a statement. Following the deadly incident, the Japanese embassy has warned its nationals living in China to be vigilant and take precautions. Japan’s vice foreign minister, Masataka Okano, summoned China’s ambassador to Tokyo, Wu Jianghao, to raise “serious concerns” over the attack. Watch | Second Chinese incursion in Japan in a month × Okano “strongly urged that security be strengthened, including around Japanese schools throughout China”, Japan’s foreign ministry said. A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, Lin Jian, said the case is under investigation and Beijing would "continue to take effective measures to protect the safety of all foreigners” in the country. (With inputs from agencies)

Japan PM demands explanation from Beijing over boy’s stabbing at Japanese school in China

The United States is facing a rapidly shifting global power dynamic with both China and Russia drawing closer in military coordination. Watch in for more details!

Sino-Russian Alliance: The New Axis of Power

The Dalai Lama conducted his first teaching in Dharamshala since his knee replacement surgery in the USA this July. Addressing groups of Southeast Asian Buddhists at his main temple in McLeod Ganj, the Tibetan spiritual leader shared his wisdom and teachings, marking a significant return to his public schedule.

Dalai Lama Resumes Teaching In McLeod Ganj After Successful Knee Surgery

China and Russia's coast guards are conducting joint drills near Russia’s Peter the Great Gulf, with exercises running from Monday to Friday. These maneuvers aim to strengthen maritime cooperation and security between the two nations amid growing regional tensions.

Russia-China: Coast Guards From China, Russia Hold Joint Drills

The German automaker Volkswagen is contemplating a significant operational change in China, which is the world's largest automotive market. According to an insider with direct knowledge of the situation, the company is planning to cease production at one of its combustion engine car manufacturing facilities in the country. This move is indicative of the broader challenges faced by automakers in managing excess production capacity in the Chinese market.

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According to a source the plan involves a gradual transition of production for Volkswagen's Passat range vehicles. The current manufacturing site in Nanjing is set to be phased out, with production being redirected to another factory located nearby, also within Jiangsu province. This strategic shift is being undertaken in collaboration with SAIC Motor, Volkswagen's joint venture partner in China.

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However, it's important to note that the details of this transition are not yet fully solidified. The joint venture has not established a concrete timeline for the relocation process. Moreover, the ultimate fate of the Nanjing facility remains undecided. Options under consideration include a complete closure of the plant or potentially putting it up for sale.

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As part of this restructuring, some of the workforce currently employed at the Nanjing factory will be offered the opportunity to transfer to SAIC-VW's Yizheng plant. This facility is currently responsible for producing the Lavida sedan, which stands as the brand's top-selling model in the region.

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In addition to these production changes, Volkswagen and SAIC are exploring strategies to reinvigorate sales of the Skoda brand. This Czech marque, which is part of the Volkswagen Group, has seen its market share within the SAIC-VW portfolio diminish significantly. In 2018, Skoda accounted for a substantial 17 per cent of SAIC-VW's total sales. However, this figure has since plummeted to a mere one per cent, prompting the need for a revitalisation strategy.

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Bloomberg News had previously reported on plans to close two factories, one in Nanjing and another in Ningbo. However, two sources have refuted the claim regarding the Ningbo plant, which is one of the largest facilities in the joint venture's portfolio, second only to its three factories in Shanghai.

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When approached for comment, Volkswagen adhered to its policy of not addressing speculative matters. SAIC, for its part, was not immediately available to provide a statement on the situation.

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This strategic realignment comes at a challenging time for Volkswagen in China. Despite its long-standing position as the top-selling automaker in the country, the German giant has been grappling with a declining market share. In response, Volkswagen is not only working with SAIC but also collaborating with other partners, such as Xpeng, to introduce new models that it hopes will bolster its competitiveness in the rapidly evolving Chinese automotive landscape.

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Previous reports from Reuters indicated that SAIC was aiming to reduce its workforce by 10 per cent in 2024, not only within the SAIC Volkswagen joint venture but also across other partnerships. This decision comes in the wake of significant sales declines. To put this into perspective, the Volkswagen-SAIC joint venture sold 1.2 million vehicles in 2023, marking a substantial 43 per cent decrease from its peak performance in 2017.

The German automaker Volkswagen is contemplating a significant operational change in China, which is the world's largest automotive market. According to an insider with direct knowledge of the situation, the company is planning to cease production at one of its combustion engine car manufacturing facilities in the country.

The German automaker Volkswagen is contemplating a significant operational change in China, which is the world's largest automotive market. According to an insider with direct knowledge of the situation, the company is planning to cease production at one of its combustion engine car manufacturing facilities in the country. This move is indicative of the broader challenges faced by automakers in managing excess production capacity in the Chinese market. According to a source the plan involves a gradual transition of production for Volkswagen's Passat range vehicles. The current manufacturing site in Nanjing is set to be phased out, with production being redirected to another factory located nearby, also within Jiangsu province. This strategic shift is being undertaken in collaboration with SAIC Motor, Volkswagen's joint venture partner in China. However, it's important to note that the details of this transition are not yet fully solidified. The joint venture has not established a concrete timeline for the relocation process. Moreover, the ultimate fate of the Nanjing facility remains undecided. Options under consideration include a complete closure of the plant or potentially putting it up for sale. As part of this restructuring, some of the workforce currently employed at the Nanjing factory will be offered the opportunity to transfer to SAIC-VW's Yizheng plant. This facility is currently responsible for producing the Lavida sedan, which stands as the brand's top-selling model in the region. In addition to these production changes, Volkswagen and SAIC are exploring strategies to reinvigorate sales of the Skoda brand. This Czech marque, which is part of the Volkswagen Group, has seen its market share within the SAIC-VW portfolio diminish significantly. In 2018, Skoda accounted for a substantial 17 per cent of SAIC-VW's total sales. However, this figure has since plummeted to a mere one per cent, prompting the need for a revitalisation strategy. Bloomberg News had previously reported on plans to close two factories, one in Nanjing and another in Ningbo. However, two sources have refuted the claim regarding the Ningbo plant, which is one of the largest facilities in the joint venture's portfolio, second only to its three factories in Shanghai. When approached for comment, Volkswagen adhered to its policy of not addressing speculative matters. SAIC, for its part, was not immediately available to provide a statement on the situation. This strategic realignment comes at a challenging time for Volkswagen in China. Despite its long-standing position as the top-selling automaker in the country, the German giant has been grappling with a declining market share. In response, Volkswagen is not only working with SAIC but also collaborating with other partners, such as Xpeng, to introduce new models that it hopes will bolster its competitiveness in the rapidly evolving Chinese automotive landscape. Previous reports from Reuters indicated that SAIC was aiming to reduce its workforce by 10 per cent in 2024, not only within the SAIC Volkswagen joint venture but also across other partnerships. This decision comes in the wake of significant sales declines. To put this into perspective, the Volkswagen-SAIC joint venture sold 1.2 million vehicles in 2023, marking a substantial 43 per cent decrease from its peak performance in 2017.

Volkswagen to stop production at jointly-owned China plant

Drills between the coast guard of China and Russia are roomed away in the waters surrounding Russia's peter the great gulf. Watch to know more.

Russian and Chinese coast guards hold joint drills

China has been urged to strengthen its national security mechanisms to safeguard its growing overseas interests.

According to study times, a key communist party publication, China’s global investments face rising risks due to international sanctions and trade barriers.

The article stresses the importance of making supply chains more resilient.

It also proposes the creation of an all-weather early warning system to protect overseas projects from sanctions and interference.

The article comes as China grapples with economic tensions, including a prolonged trade war with the United States.

Countries like the US, European union, and Canada have imposed restrictions on key Chinese exports, Including solar panels and electric vehicles.

This adds to the challenges for China’s trillion-dollar global supply chain.

The publication suggests that safeguarding these interests should be a top priority, with a focus on balancing security and development. Amid growing geopolitical tensions, study times also advocates for greater international law enforcement cooperation to protect Chinese firms and investments abroad.

The article highlights the need for China to develop a stronger legal framework for foreign-related matters.

It also urges the country to secure its vital supply chains and industrial networks to ensure long-term economic stability.

China has been urged to strengthen its national security mechanisms to safeguard its growing overseas interests. According to study times, a key communist party publication, China’s global investments face rising risks due to international sanctions and trade barriers.

China has been urged to strengthen its national security mechanisms to safeguard its growing overseas interests. According to study times, a key communist party publication, China’s global investments face rising risks due to international sanctions and trade barriers. The article stresses the importance of making supply chains more resilient. It also proposes the creation of an all-weather early warning system to protect overseas projects from sanctions and interference. The article comes as China grapples with economic tensions, including a prolonged trade war with the United States. Countries like the US, European union, and Canada have imposed restrictions on key Chinese exports, Including solar panels and electric vehicles. This adds to the challenges for China’s trillion-dollar global supply chain. The publication suggests that safeguarding these interests should be a top priority, with a focus on balancing security and development. Amid growing geopolitical tensions, study times also advocates for greater international law enforcement cooperation to protect Chinese firms and investments abroad. The article highlights the need for China to develop a stronger legal framework for foreign-related matters. It also urges the country to secure its vital supply chains and industrial networks to ensure long-term economic stability.

China pressed to safeguard global footprint

A Chinese aircraft carrier entered the contiguous zone just outside Japan's territorial waters for the first time Wednesday when it sailed between remote islands in southern Japan from the East China Sea.

Chinese aircraft carrier enters Japan waters

China continues to dominate critical industries despite continued efforts by the US. From a breakthrough in chip-making technology to its stronghold on the rare earths market, the west is struggling to catch up with China's critical might. Take a look at this report for more…

China advances chip-making with new laser lithography machine

China advised to enhance protection against global trade sanctions

Shanghai has been hit by its strongest typhoon since 1949, with typhoon Bebinca slamming into the eastern seaboard. The storm, with maximum sustained winds of 120 Kilometres per hour, made landfall in the Yangtze river delta early Monday. Bloomberg intelligence estimates the economic impact could reach 10 billion yuan.

Economic losses from Typhoon Bebinca could hit 10 billion Yuan

China has been advised to strengthen its measures to protect against global trade sanctions. This recommendation comes as the country faces increasing economic pressure from international trade restrictions. Enhancing protective strategies could help China mitigate the impact of these sanctions on its economy and global trade relationships.

China Advised To Enhance Protection Against Global Trade Sanctions

China has made a major breakthrough in chipmaking technology by developing a new laser lithography machine, pushing forward despite US sanctions. This advancement could help China reduce its reliance on foreign semiconductor technologies and boost its domestic chip production capabilities.

China Advances Chipmaking With New Laser Lithography Machine, Defies US Sanctions

In the backdrop of the constantly flaring tensions between Beijing and Manila over disputes in the South China Sea two German warships are visiting the Philippines.

South China Sea Tensions Escalate Further: China Irked By 2 German Warships Visiting The Philippines

As the UN climate summit cop29 approaches, Azerbaijan, the host nation, is unveiling a range of voluntary initiatives to supplement the official agenda, and enhance the climate summit's outcomes.

$1 billion climate finance fund proposed

It is festive time in Hong Kong and people are making the famous mid autumn festival more vibrant with a variety of activities . Watch to know more.

Hong Kong celebrates Mid-Autumn festival

Shanghai has been hit by its strongest typhoon since 1949, with typhoon Bebinca slamming into the eastern seaboard. The storm, with maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometres per hour, made landfall in the Yangtze river delta early Monday.

China’s typhoon-related losses mount

Mouldy armour and expired ammunition were among “unserviceable” US military equipment delivered to Taiwan recently. Watch to know more.

US sends 'unserviceable' equipment to Taiwan

The Chinese military has showcased reconnaissance WZ-7 drones and crewed fighter jets working together in a video highlighting the country’s growing aerial scouting capacity.

WZ-7 drone: China's 'lesson' from Russia-Ukraine war

As China’s trade surplus expands and the U.S. Faces a widening trade deficit, the IMF is asking a question: what’s driving these imbalances? Is this a new chapter in the global economic rivalry? Or are deeper macroeconomic forces at play? Take a look at this next report for more…

IMF flags global trade gaps post-pandemic

Lets' shift our focus on the battle between international and domestic automakers in Japan. While Japan’s leading car manufacturers are struggling in the Chinese market, Chinese automaker BYD is finding its own challenges in Japan.

BYD faces hurdles to sustain in Japan

India and China flights are set to resume direct passenger flights after a four year halt. Watch to know more.

India-China direct flights may resume soon

China has recently simulated an invasion of Taiwan. A new documentary aired on China's state television provides a rare glimpse into China's preparations for the attack on Taiwan. Aired Monday night by the state broadcaster, the documentary reveals China's potential war strategy, involving ground forces, the navy, and the rocket brigade. The footage leaves no doubt about China's intentions to launch an assault on Taiwan. What does the plan look like?

China Rehearses Taiwan Invasion with Helicopter Assault and Long-range Rockets

China is undergoing massive reforms, and the current state has been described by analysts as adjustments that are slow and painful. With this experience happening very rapidly in the last few years, there has been so much importance in how the country deals with the challenges. Analysts opine that the architecture of the economic structure of the nation is quite robust; however, it is facing pressures from both domestic and international fronts according to CNBC report.

Eswar Prasad, professor of international trade and economics at Cornell University, sounded one more alarm that Beijing's economic outlook for the second half of this year is now "flashing red, or pretty close to red".

Reports from top economists state that the growth in the economy of China has been controlled. The statistics indicate that overall economic strength has declined. Overall growth has been too slow, and this makes a scary scenario for the investors at large. Property market worries clearly show that the economic growth has been erratic. It did surpass their better times, yet there have been calls for reforms, which cut deeper into the fact of why this juncture had to come.

Chinese people are getting used to a new reality<o:p></o:p>

As the analyst pointed out it is not just about numbers; it's actually about the real-life impact on Chinese citizens who are adjusting to new economic realities. Hence, what we are witnessing is truly a dramatic shift and different than past phenomena. That's because of several factors, including a shift in global supply chains, coupled with rising energy prices and evolving consumer behavior.

With the US Fed widely expected to cut rates in their upcoming meeting, Helen Qiao, chief Greater China economist and head of Asia economics at the Bank of America, told CNBC’s “Street Signs Asia” that the People’s Bank of China will likely not be cutting as much as the US Fed.<o:p></o:p>

Still, the slowing of economic growth warrants more easing, Qiao said, adding that job security and income growth are the main drivers for consumer spending, and right now, both are lacking in China.

Those companies that were able to survive the storms in the past are thinking through their strategies to find their way through these widespread changes, proving that resilience and innovation would be the necessary tools for survival in this kind of business landscape.

All eyes are on China's economic shift to see how that could send waves into the global market and raise questions about the amount of policy adjustment to stabilize it forward. Analysts insist that if given a chance, other markets will experience negative spillovers if left unchecked. Such options should be looked at to make support possible during this trying time.

Bank of America had lowered their forecast for China’s 2024 GDP growth to 4.8 per cent, below the government’s target of 5 per cent. Citigroup also lowered their projection to 4.7 per cent following the data released over the weekend.

In response to these, some policymakers begin to incorporate targeted economic interventions to spur stability and rebuild investor confidence. In this respect, experts call for collaboration and open dialogues among stakeholders in order to rightly address the crisis into the Chinese economy.

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China is undergoing massive reforms, and the current state has been described by analysts as adjustments that are slow and painful. With this experience happening very rapidly in the last few years, there has been so much importance in how the country deals with the challenges.

China is undergoing massive reforms, and the current state has been described by analysts as adjustments that are slow and painful. With this experience happening very rapidly in the last few years, there has been so much importance in how the country deals with the challenges. Analysts opine that the architecture of the economic structure of the nation is quite robust; however, it is facing pressures from both domestic and international fronts according to CNBC report. Eswar Prasad, professor of international trade and economics at Cornell University, sounded one more alarm that Beijing's economic outlook for the second half of this year is now "flashing red, or pretty close to red". Reports from top economists state that the growth in the economy of China has been controlled. The statistics indicate that overall economic strength has declined. Overall growth has been too slow, and this makes a scary scenario for the investors at large. Property market worries clearly show that the economic growth has been erratic. It did surpass their better times, yet there have been calls for reforms, which cut deeper into the fact of why this juncture had to come. Chinese people are getting used to a new reality As the analyst pointed out it is not just about numbers; it's actually about the real-life impact on Chinese citizens who are adjusting to new economic realities. Hence, what we are witnessing is truly a dramatic shift and different than past phenomena. That's because of several factors, including a shift in global supply chains, coupled with rising energy prices and evolving consumer behavior. With the US Fed widely expected to cut rates in their upcoming meeting, Helen Qiao, chief Greater China economist and head of Asia economics at the Bank of America, told CNBC’s “Street Signs Asia” that the People’s Bank of China will likely not be cutting as much as the US Fed. Still, the slowing of economic growth warrants more easing, Qiao said, adding that job security and income growth are the main drivers for consumer spending, and right now, both are lacking in China. Those companies that were able to survive the storms in the past are thinking through their strategies to find their way through these widespread changes, proving that resilience and innovation would be the necessary tools for survival in this kind of business landscape. All eyes are on China's economic shift to see how that could send waves into the global market and raise questions about the amount of policy adjustment to stabilize it forward. Analysts insist that if given a chance, other markets will experience negative spillovers if left unchecked. Such options should be looked at to make support possible during this trying time. Bank of America had lowered their forecast for China’s 2024 GDP growth to 4.8 per cent, below the government’s target of 5 per cent. Citigroup also lowered their projection to 4.7 per cent following the data released over the weekend. In response to these, some policymakers begin to incorporate targeted economic interventions to spur stability and rebuild investor confidence. In this respect, experts call for collaboration and open dialogues among stakeholders in order to rightly address the crisis into the Chinese economy.

Analyst says China's economy is slowly grinding in painful adjustment

India and China are looking to resume direct passenger flights after a 4-year halt. This signals a potential thaw in relations between the two Nations amid industry voices calling for increased economic cooperation. Watch in for more details!

India-China direct passenger flights set to resume after more than 4 years

In a major show of its growing aerial scouting capacity, China's military displayed reconnaissance WZ-7 drones and crewed fighter jets working together during a drill. Watch in for more details!

China's growing aerial scouting capacity on display

While Russia is engaged in an intense war with Ukraine, its warships have begun joint drills with Chinese navy vessels in the sea of Japan. These drills are part of a major Russian naval exercise that will continue till the 16th of September. Watch to know more.

Russia and China conduct Ocean-2024 drills

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