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China Blasts U.S. for Deliberately Stirring up South China Sea Tensions

(MENAFN) China sharply criticized the United States on Wednesday, accusing Washington of “deliberately destabilizing” the South China Sea following American support for the Philippines amid a recent maritime confrontation. On Monday, the US State...

China Condemns U.S. Interference in Venezuela

(MENAFN) China has voiced its disapproval of what it terms "external interference" in Venezuela’s internal matters, following a statement by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding a strike on a suspected narcotics-carrying vessel. During a press...

China, Spain Commit to Boosting Bilateral Cooperation

(MENAFN) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Spanish counterpart José Manuel Albares Bueno on Wednesday in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, where both nations vowed to strengthen bilateral cooperation across key sectors including trade,...

China Vows to "Fight to the End" in Trade War with US

(MENAFN) China has declared its readiness to “fight to the end” in the escalating trade conflict with the United States, reaffirming Beijing’s firm and unwavering position against tariff threats coming from Washington. US President Donald Trump...

China Vows Not to Stand Still If Pressured on Russian Oil

(MENAFN) China issued a sharp warning Thursday, pledging to defend its sovereignty and economic interests if pressured to cut energy ties with Russia, following remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump. “If China’s legitimate rights and interests...

Japanese Opposition Parties Eye Cooperation Ahead of October 21 Vote

(MENAFN) Leaders of three major Japanese opposition parties convened Wednesday to discuss potential collaboration for the pivotal Oct. 21 vote to select Japan’s next prime minister, media reported. Yoshihiko Noda, head of the largest opposition...

China Condemns UK Sanctions on Chinese Firms

(MENAFN) China has issued "stern representations" to the United Kingdom following London’s announcement of sanctions against 11 Chinese organizations accused of supporting Russia's energy sector and providing essential equipment for Moscow’s...

China Replaces Microsoft Word with Local Alternative

(MENAFN) China has begun phasing out the use of Microsoft Word — a widely adopted American-developed word processing format — in its official documents, substituting it with a domestically created version. According to a media outlet, this move...

China Rolls Out eSIM Services Countrywide

(MENAFN) China’s top three telecom providers — China Telecom, China Mobile, and China Unicom — have officially rolled out eSIM phone services across the country, marking a major step in the nationwide adoption of embedded SIM technology. China...

China’s DJI Files Appeal Over U.S. Court Ruling on Pentagon Blacklist

(MENAFN) DJI, the Chinese drone manufacturer, has filed an appeal in a U.S. federal court after a recent decision upheld its inclusion on the Pentagon’s list of alleged “Chinese military companies,” according to media, a state-affiliated media...

China, France Forge Deeper Strategic Relations

(MENAFN) China’s senior diplomat Wang Yi and Emmanuel Bonne, the French President’s diplomatic adviser, jointly led the 27th China-France Strategic Dialogue in Hangzhou on Wednesday, reaffirming commitments to strengthen bilateral relations. Wang...

China Posts 0.3 Percent Decline in September Consumer Prices

(MENAFN) China’s consumer prices fell by 0.3% year-on-year in September, according to data released Wednesday by the National Bureau of Statistics, signaling ongoing pressure on inflation in the world’s second-largest economy. On a monthly basis,...

India top court permits less-polluting crackers

(MENAFN) India’s Supreme Court has approved the limited use and sale of so-called “green” firecrackers during the Diwali festival, despite worsening pollution levels in the capital, Delhi. Firecrackers have been banned in Delhi since 2020 due to...

India Reinstates U.S. Mail, Parcel Services

(MENAFN) India’s postal department confirmed Tuesday it will fully resume all mail and parcel services to the United States starting October 15, following a nearly two-month suspension. The federal Ministry of Communications announced that a new...

China Hails Pakistan-Afghanistan 48-Hour Ceasefire

(MENAFN) China has expressed strong approval of the temporary ceasefire agreed upon by Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday, describing it as a “positive step” toward enhancing peace and stability in the region. At a Thursday briefing, Chinese...

China Sends Internet Satellites into Orbit

(MENAFN) China announced on Thursday the successful launch of a Long March-8A carrier rocket, which delivered a new cluster of internet satellites into orbit. The liftoff occurred at a commercial spacecraft launch site in the southern island...

Pacific Historic Parks to Handle Online Updates on Notices and Events at Pearl Harbor National Memorial

Pacific Historic Parks is posting web updates and supporting Pearl Harbor National Memorial operations during the federal shutdown. HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the ongoing federal government shutdown...

China calls on UK to remove sanctions on Chinese entities

(MENAFN) China has lodged strong objections with the United Kingdom following London’s announcement of sanctions against 11 Chinese companies accused of supporting Russia’s energy sector and providing equipment vital to Moscow’s defense...

China Condemns UK Sanctions Over Russia Ties

(MENAFN) China has issued "stern representations" to the United Kingdom in response to sanctions imposed on 11 Chinese companies accused of aiding Russia's energy and defense industries, according to state media on Thursday. A representative from...

East Asia Research Announces Asian Conference on Applied Psychology 2026 in Singapore and Online

Singapore, Singapore, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- East Asia Research is proud to announce that the Asian Conference on Applied Psychology (ACAP 2026) will take place from 30–31 July 2026 at the Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium and online. Widely...