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BEIJING (Reuters) -- China's large state-owned manufacturers struggled to turn a profit in February, hampered by weak domestic demand, while private-sector firms reported a marked recovery in exports, official and private activity surveys showed on W... [1]

In the latest episode of Nikkei Asia News Roundup, hosts Jada Nagumo and Brian Chapman discuss major developments in the recent Japan-China spat, and ex-Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte facing the opening arguments of ICC court's claims against h... [2]

When Chen Zhi (known affectionately by former Prime Minister Hun Sen as “Hun Mazhi”) was extradited to China earlier this year for running a massive online scamming network, Cambodian officials suggested that his citizenship had been “irregularly obt... [3]

BEIJING (Reuters) -- China's consumer inflation cooled in January while producer price deflation persisted, highlighting once again the underlying weakness in domestic demand and a key challenge for policymakers looking to shore up an uneven economic... [4]

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's annual consumer price inflation accelerated to a 34-month high in December, but the full-year rate slumped to the lowest in 16 years while producer deflation persisted, backing market expectations for more stimulus to shor... [5]

In the latest episode of Nikkei Asia News Roundup, hosts Jada Nagumo and Brian Chapman discuss Bhutan's wave of emigration which is risking the tiny country's economic growth. [6]

People push baby strollers along a business street in Beijing on July 13, 2021. China’s government will offer subsidies to parents to the tune of $500 per child under the age of three per year, Beijing’s state media said on July 28, 2025, as the worl... [7]

TOKYO -- U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have discussed Takaichi's recent comments on Taiwan, people familiar with the matter said. [8]

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[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-03-04 · 40% match

China's factory data mixed as Iran war clouds export outlook

BEIJING (Reuters) -- China's large state-owned manufacturers struggled to turn a profit in February, hampered by weak domestic demand, while private-sector firms reported a marked recovery in exports, official and private activity surveys showed on W

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-02-27 · 38% match

Japan-China crisis and ex-Philippine leader faces ICC over drug war

In the latest episode of Nikkei Asia News Roundup, hosts Jada Nagumo and Brian Chapman discuss major developments in the recent Japan-China spat, and ex-Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte facing the opening arguments of ICC court's claims against h

[3] TH thediplomat.com · 2026-03-09 · 37% match

All in the Family: Citizenship, Crime, and Plausible Deniability in Cambodia

When Chen Zhi (known affectionately by former Prime Minister Hun Sen as “Hun Mazhi”) was extradited to China earlier this year for running a massive online scamming network, Cambodian officials suggested that his citizenship had been “irregularly obt

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-02-11 · 40% match

China's consumer inflation cools in January as producer prices deflate

BEIJING (Reuters) -- China's consumer inflation cooled in January while producer price deflation persisted, highlighting once again the underlying weakness in domestic demand and a key challenge for policymakers looking to shore up an uneven economic

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-01-09 · 40% match

China's inflation hits 3-year high but deflation battle far from over

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's annual consumer price inflation accelerated to a 34-month high in December, but the full-year rate slumped to the lowest in 16 years while producer deflation persisted, backing market expectations for more stimulus to shor

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-08-01 · 40% match

Bhutan wrestles with professional brain drain

In the latest episode of Nikkei Asia News Roundup, hosts Jada Nagumo and Brian Chapman discuss Bhutan's wave of emigration which is risking the tiny country's economic growth.

[7] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-07-29 · 40% match

China to offer childcare subsidies in bid to boost birth rate

People push baby strollers along a business street in Beijing on July 13, 2021. China’s government will offer subsidies to parents to the tune of $500 per child under the age of three per year, Beijing’s state media said on July 28, 2025, as the worl

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-11-28 · 37% match

Trump and Takaichi discussed Taiwan remarks, how to calm China: sources

TOKYO -- U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have discussed Takaichi's recent comments on Taiwan, people familiar with the matter said.

[9] TH bangkokpost.com · 2023-07-03 · 52% match

Who is Chen Zhi, the young tycoon accused of running global cyber scams?

Chinese-Cambodian ‍businessman Chen Zhi's arrest ‍and extradition to ‍China this week marked a stunning fall for a young tycoon accused of running a brutal online scam and money laundering operation.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2020-07-10 · 49% match

Sister Gao is YouTube's breakout Chinese cookery star

LifeSister Gao is YouTube's breakout Chinese cookery star Her motherly tone and familiar dishes have comforted expats during coronavirus lockdown YouTube star Xiaogao Jie, or Sister Gao, invites viewers to make cold noodles.

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