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WORLDSep 4China’s Xi eyes Apec trilateral; no outrunning deadly Nepal floods: SCMP’s 7 highlightsWe have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Xi, Trump and Putin may hold trilateral meeting at next Apec forum, Kremlin says A senior Russian aide suggested on Tuesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin could hold a...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 31China-Nepal floods, Japan to deploy fighter jets to India: 5 weekend reads you missedWe have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. What Japan’s coming fighter jet deployment to India means for China Japan plans to deploy fighter jets in India for the first time next month, a decision experts say reflects Tokyo’s desire to strengthen security cooperation with “like-minded” countries in the Indo-Pacific region as it ramps up...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 12When US left Afghanistan, China moved in. So How's it going?When the Taliban reclaimed power five years ago, China appeared poised to capitalize on Afghanistan’s new realities. Beijing quickly took important steps to establish de facto relations with the Islamic Emirate, such as keeping its embassy open in Kabul, maintaining direct ties with Taliban leaders, and expanding political and security cooperation. In January 2024, Xi Jinping became the first head of state to accept credentials from a Taliban-appointed ambassador.Many analysts latched onto these moves as evidence that China would quickly assert great influence in Afghanistan after the hasty U.Responsible Statecraft
WORLDAug 7India officially names 27 places in Arunachal , counters China renaming claimsIndia has officially named 27 locations in Arunachal Pradesh, directly challenging China's renaming claims in the region. This action escalates a long-standing territorial dispute between the two nations.newindianexpress.com · India
WORLDJul 29China Throws Weight Behind Bamboo Bio - Fence Plan to Ease Sri Lanka Human - Elephant ConflictChina is supporting a plan to use bamboo bio-fences in Sri Lanka to reduce human-elephant conflict. This initiative aims to address an environmental and humanitarian issue through ecological engineering.lankanewspapers.com · Sri Lanka
WORLDJul 26 Beyond conflict , new Kashmir read : 3rd edition of Chinar Book Festival sees massive turnoutA book festival in Kashmir, aiming to foster a new narrative beyond conflict, has seen a significant attendance. This event highlights cultural engagement and societal interest in the region.hindustantimes.com · India
WORLDJul 5Indian envoy to China rejects comparison with Pakistan on West Asia mediationAn Indian envoy to China rejected a comparison with Pakistan regarding West Asia mediation. This reflects ongoing diplomatic discussions and geopolitical positioning.dailyexcelsior.com · India
WORLDJul 3India-Japan ties should not target third party: ChinaIndia and Japan also expressed "serious concern" at the situation in the East China Sea and South China Sea, and opposed unilateral actions that endanger freedom of navigation as well as attempts to change the status quo by forceThe Hindu
WORLDJun 28Japan likely to seek clarity on fascistic and militaristic revival clause in Bangladesh - China joint communiqueJapan is expected to seek clarification regarding a specific clause concerning 'fascistic and militaristic revival' in a joint communique between Bangladesh and China. This indicates potential diplomatic discussions on the matter.southeastasiapost.com · Pakistan
WORLDJun 26In foreigner eyes : What galvanizes young people in a changing China – Sri Lanka GuardianAn article explores what motivates young people in a changing China, as observed from a foreign perspective. This offers insight into societal dynamics and youth culture.slguardian.org · Sri Lanka
WORLDJun 19Does China Have Its Own Caste System ? Social Media Is Comparing Beijing Hukou , Shi - Nong - Gong - Shang With IndiaSocial media is discussing whether China possesses a caste-like system, comparing Beijing's Hukou and Shi-Nong-Gong-Shang systems with India's caste system. This explores social stratification and historical class structures in a comparative context.newsx.com · India