ASEAN, US eye changes to SCS code
The code of conduct being formulated by China and the regional bloc in the disputed South China Sea should comply ...
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China’s zero-COVID policy to hit recovery of Asian aviation—IATA
SINGAPORE, Singapore—China’s zero-COVID policy will hold back a full air travel recovery in the Asia-Pacific region, a top airline industry ...
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China’s retail sales slumped 11.1% in April on lockdowns
BEIJING, China—China’s retail sales and factory output slumped to their lowest levels in around two years, official data showed Monday, ...
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China’s retail sales lowest in two years from Covid damage
China's retail sales slumped to its lowest in two years while factory output plunged, official data showed Monday, capturing the ...
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Cardinal, 90, arrested in HK; China defends move, West alarm grows
Hong Kong—China on Thursday defended the arrest of a 90-year-old Catholic cardinal under Hong Kong’s national security law, a move ...
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US, China hail PH for peaceful, smooth elections
THE United States and China on Wednesday commended the Philippines for the peaceful conduct of the May 9 elections, with ...
Read moreChina’s April inflation rose on virus jump
BEIJING, China—China’s consumer inflation rose at its quickest pace in nearly half a year, official data showed Wednesday, reflecting the ...
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As Ukraine war rages, Biden team revives Asia focus
"He meeys Asean leaders this week." By Shaun Tandon President Joe Biden was clear from the moment he entered office ...
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Asian stocks tumble over inflation woes
HONG KONG, China—Asian stocks fell on Monday as investors remained anxious over inflation and the ongoing impact of China’s COVID ...
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Manila Standard website (manilastandard.net), launched in August 2002, extends the newspaper’s reach beyond its traditional readers and makes its brand of Philippine news and opinion available to a much wider and geographically diverse readership here and overseas.