Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
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Japan, China, South Korea Pledge Cooperation Amid Rising Tensions, Push for Summit
Top diplomats from Japan, China, and South Korea met Saturday in Tokyo to strengthen trilateral cooperation as geopolitical tensions escalate across the region. The foreign ministers agreed to coordinate on economic, demographic, and security challenges while laying groundwork for a leaders' summit later this year. 
Top diplomats from Japan, China, and South Korea met Saturday in Tokyo to strengthen trilateral cooperation as geopolitical tensions escalate across the region. The foreign ministers agreed to coordinate on economic, demographic, and security challenges while laying groundwork for a leaders' summit later this year. -
Kim Jong Un Reaffirms Support for Russia as Shoigu Visits, Praises Strategic Partnership
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Friday, thanking Pyongyang for its ongoing support in Russia's war against Ukraine, according to Russian state media. The visit underscores the deepening military ties between the two countries, as intelligence officials report significant North Korean involvement in Russia's military operations. 
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Friday, thanking Pyongyang for its ongoing support in Russia's war against Ukraine, according to Russian state media. The visit underscores the deepening military ties between the two countries, as intelligence officials report significant North Korean involvement in Russia's military operations. -
Canada Condemns China’s Execution of Four Canadians Amid Rising Trade Tensions
Canada on Wednesday strongly condemned China's execution of four Canadian citizens convicted on drug trafficking charges, marking a significant escalation in already strained diplomatic relations between the two countries. 
Canada on Wednesday strongly condemned China's execution of four Canadian citizens convicted on drug trafficking charges, marking a significant escalation in already strained diplomatic relations between the two countries. -
Tencent Posts $23.9 Billion Q4 Revenue, Boosts AI Investment as Gaming, Ads Thrive
Tencent Holdings Ltd. reported a 90% surge in fourth-quarter profit Wednesday, driven by strong gains in its gaming and advertising divisions, alongside a ramp-up in artificial intelligence investments. The Shenzhen-based technology giant announced revenue of 172.4 billion yuan ($23.9 billion) for the three-month period ending December 2024, exceeding analyst expectations of 168.9 billion yuan, according to LSEG data. 
Tencent Holdings Ltd. reported a 90% surge in fourth-quarter profit Wednesday, driven by strong gains in its gaming and advertising divisions, alongside a ramp-up in artificial intelligence investments. The Shenzhen-based technology giant announced revenue of 172.4 billion yuan ($23.9 billion) for the three-month period ending December 2024, exceeding analyst expectations of 168.9 billion yuan, according to LSEG data. -
China Launches Security Review of CK Hutchison’s $23 Billion Sale of Panama Canal Ports to BlackRock
China has launched a security review of a pending $22.8 billion deal involving Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison's sale of key port assets near the Panama Canal to a consortium led by U.S. investment giant BlackRock. The transaction, hailed by President Donald Trump, is drawing sharp scrutiny from Beijing and threatens to further inflame tensions between Washington and China. 
China has launched a security review of a pending $22.8 billion deal involving Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison's sale of key port assets near the Panama Canal to a consortium led by U.S. investment giant BlackRock. The transaction, hailed by President Donald Trump, is drawing sharp scrutiny from Beijing and threatens to further inflame tensions between Washington and China. -
Hong Kong Property Billionaire Lee Shau Kee Dies at 97
Hong Kong billionaire property developer Lee Shau Kee, who built one of the largest real estate empires in the territory, died Monday at the age of 97. Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd., the company he founded, announced his passing in a statement, noting that Lee died peacefully with family by his side. No cause of death was provided. 
Hong Kong billionaire property developer Lee Shau Kee, who built one of the largest real estate empires in the territory, died Monday at the age of 97. Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd., the company he founded, announced his passing in a statement, noting that Lee died peacefully with family by his side. No cause of death was provided. -
China Unveils Special Action Plan to Boost Domestic Consumption Amid Weak Demand
China's ruling Communist Party unveiled an expansive "Special Action Plan to Boost Consumption" on Sunday, pledging to raise incomes, stabilize financial markets, and stimulate domestic demand as the world's second-largest economy grapples with weak consumer confidence and persistent deflationary pressures. 
China's ruling Communist Party unveiled an expansive "Special Action Plan to Boost Consumption" on Sunday, pledging to raise incomes, stabilize financial markets, and stimulate domestic demand as the world's second-largest economy grapples with weak consumer confidence and persistent deflationary pressures. -
Walmart Faces Backlash from Beijing After Pressuring Chinese Suppliers to Absorb Tariffs
Chinese authorities summoned Walmart executives this week to discuss concerns over reports that the retail giant had pressured its Chinese suppliers to reduce prices in response to recent tariff increases imposed by President Donald Trump's administration. 
Chinese authorities summoned Walmart executives this week to discuss concerns over reports that the retail giant had pressured its Chinese suppliers to reduce prices in response to recent tariff increases imposed by President Donald Trump's administration. -
Duterte’s ICC Arrest Sparks 12-Hour Standoff as Ex-President Refuses Fingerprinting
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is now in the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC) following his arrest in Manila on charges of crimes against humanity linked to his administration's deadly war on drugs. His transfer to The Hague came after a tense 12-hour standoff in which Duterte refused fingerprinting and threatened legal action against police officers attempting to process him, Philippine officials said. 
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is now in the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC) following his arrest in Manila on charges of crimes against humanity linked to his administration's deadly war on drugs. His transfer to The Hague came after a tense 12-hour standoff in which Duterte refused fingerprinting and threatened legal action against police officers attempting to process him, Philippine officials said. -
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in ICC Custody for Crimes Against Humanity
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was taken into custody by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday after his arrest in Manila on charges of crimes against humanity. The 79-year-old former leader faces accusations related to thousands of extrajudicial killings carried out under his controversial war on drugs policy. Duterte was flown to The Hague, Netherlands, where he will stand trial before the ICC. 
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was taken into custody by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday after his arrest in Manila on charges of crimes against humanity. The 79-year-old former leader faces accusations related to thousands of extrajudicial killings carried out under his controversial war on drugs policy. Duterte was flown to The Hague, Netherlands, where he will stand trial before the ICC.
