
China’s May Retail Sales Surge Defies Expectations
China’s retail sales surged 6.4% in May, driven by holiday spending and policy measures, signaling strong consumer confidence and economic resilience.
News & Insights Across Asia
China’s retail sales surged 6.4% in May, driven by holiday spending and policy measures, signaling strong consumer confidence and economic resilience.
Sweden’s Armand Duplantis breaks his own pole vault world record with 6.28m leap at Stockholm Diamond League meet.
PSG kicks off FIFA Club World Cup with dominant 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid, showcasing European football prowess in historic tournament opener.
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China’s women’s basketball team secures decisive 124-57 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Asia Cup warm-up, showcasing offensive strength ahead of Japan clash.
China’s young artistic swimmers, led by 19-year-old Xu Huiyan, claimed seven golds at the World Cup Super Final in Xi’an, showcasing rising talent ahead of the World Championships.
37-year-old qualifier Tatjana Maria wins historic Queen’s Club title, becoming oldest WTA champion since 2020 ahead of Wimbledon.
Indonesia launches $200 million Coral Reef Bond to fund marine conservation efforts, blending environmental protection with innovative climate finance solutions.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, focusing on economic cooperation and regional stability amid growing Eurasian partnerships.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Kazakhstan for the second China-Central Asia Summit, focusing on regional security and economic partnerships.
Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, focusing on regional cooperation, economic ties, and security in Eurasia.
China’s AVIC to showcase J-20 and J-35A stealth fighters at Paris Air Show, highlighting military-civilian aviation advancements and global market ambitions.
Goliath, a 135-year-old Galapagos tortoise at Miami Zoo, marks his first Father’s Day after siring hatchlings, highlighting conservation efforts for endangered species.
Typhoon Wutip’s landslide threat in Guangdong thwarted by early evacuations, saving 57 lives as China’s disaster response mechanisms shine.
Israeli airstrikes target Tehran for third day, prompting mass evacuations. CGTN footage captures escalating Middle East tensions.
China activates emergency measures in Zhejiang as Typhoon Wutip’s aftermath causes severe flooding, with ongoing responses in Guangdong and Guangxi.
The second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana highlights transformative infrastructure projects under the Belt and Road Initiative, boosting regional connectivity and trade.
Leaders gather in Astana to strengthen China-Central Asia ties, focusing on trade corridors, security, and green energy partnerships amid global uncertainty.
An explosion at a fireworks factory in Hunan Province, central China, prompts rescue efforts as authorities assess casualties.
Iran launched a new aerial attack on Israel, with missiles intercepted over the West Bank. Escalating tensions raise concerns for regional stability and global markets.