NEW DELHI: In a noteworthy trend sweeping China, numerous young professionals are celebrating their resignations from stable, well-paying jobs by throwing elaborate parties reminiscent of traditional marriage ceremonies.
Despite the country's challenging economic climate and soaring youth unemployment rates, individuals in their 20s are leaving positions due to reasons such...
The European Union wants to retain its industrial edge and competitiveness in a world shifting more to digital and green products, but has found itself worryingly dependent on others, particularly China for critical minerals.
As geopolitical tensions rise, after Russia's invasion of Ukraine and with a U.S.-China standoff, risk is...
BEIJING: A dinner reception last week to commemorate the establishment of modern China saw several important military personnel missing in attendance, pointing towards an ongoing military crackdown in China, which has left Beijing's political circles wondering about President Xi Jinping's objectives.
The report in the Japanese daily by Katsuji Nakazawa,...
Amid escalating security concerns in East Asia, Japan is examining the possibility of employing civilian infrastructure for military purposes and has reportedly identified 33 airports and ports in 10 prefectures as potential candidates for expansion.
According to Nikkei Asia, the Japanese government’s decision is aligned with a comprehensive national security...
Sri Lanka has been caught in a tug of war between India and China. Most recently, a Chinese maritime research vessel, Shi Yan 6, was expected to enter Colombo for research in purposes, in collaboration with Sri Lanka’s National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA).
NARA had earlier indicated...
Disappearance is the renewed method of the Chinese authoritarian regime. No word from the state sources is heard as to why a disappearance is engineered, nor any clue as to how the kith and kin of the disappeared person have reacted.
Disappearance of political opponents is understandable, and instances of...
China's economy is in danger of an "apocalyptic" collapse that would shatter global stock markets and have a disastrous impact around the world, an expert has warned.
China's economy - easily the second biggest in the world behind the US - has been in rapid freefall in recent months, triggering...
The United States has condemned China’s reported sentencing of prominent Uyghur academic Rahile Dawut to life in prison, calling for the immediate release of the scholar known for documenting folklore and traditions of the Muslim minority in China’s northwestern Xinjiang region.
The statement, released by the US State Department Friday,...
Over the last two months, a series of senior Chinese generals have disappeared from public view, including the defense minister and the leadership of the force responsible for China’s intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). These disappearances are surprising given the perception that Chinese President Xi Jinping dominates the People’s Liberation...
Chinese defence minister Li Shangfu missed a key meeting attended by President Xi Jinping, bolstering reports he's being investigated for corruption and has been removed from his role. Li, who also holds the title of state councillor, wasn't among the participants of a Politburo study session on Wednesday, according...
