Philippine navy, South China Sea and scarborough shoal

China says it's sending its vice president to Trump's inauguration. It's a sign Beijing may be willing to play ball, international relations experts say.
Han's attendance marks a first for the two countries. Foreign heads of state usually do not attend US presidential ...
Why Beijing Could Have the Last Say on Any TikTok Deal
A change to China’s export rules could give Beijing sign off on any deal that would force the internet giant ByteDance to ...
China Says 'Forced' To Acquire Nuclear Weapons as US Sounds Warning
The Chinese government has claimed that it has been "forced" to develop nuclear weapons as a United States official issued a ...
China’s economy expands 5% in 2024, hitting target helped by strong exports, stimulus measures
China has reported that its economy expanded at a 5% annual pace in 2024, achieving Beijing’s target of “around 5%” growth ...
China's new home prices stabilise with stimulus push
China's new homes prices were flat month-on-month in December, official data showed on Friday, after the government rolled ...
China's Economy Faces Historic Setback Not Seen in Over Half a Century
Beijing hit its GDP growth target of 5 percent in 2024, according to its statistics bureau—but deflationary pressures remain.
China’s population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its government and economy
China’s population has fallen for the third straight year, pointing to further demographic challenges for the world’s second ...
China Has a $1 Trillion Head Start in Any Tariff Fight
As Donald Trump prepares for his second term, China’s dominance of global manufacturing is greater than ever.
China says it will send its vice president to Trump's inauguration
The reported attendance of Vice President Han Zheng will mark the first time a senior Chinese leader has attended a new U.S.
What the Philippines’ bid for a UN Security Council seat means for China
Manila would be able to raise South China Sea-related issues that could ‘embarrass’ Beijing and nudge it into a compromise, ...