Guangdong University of Technology and Peking University will represent Asia at the FISU event in Macau, China, showcasing regional academic and athletic excellence on an international stage.
China’s rapid gains in science reflect long-term investment, not a looming threat. The real concern, analysts warn, is America’s waning funding, political gridlock and retreat from global research leadership.
For the first time, trade between China and Central Asian nations has surged past $100 billion – a landmark moment that reflects deepening economic ties, booming energy exports, and a fast-growing wave of infrastructure cooperation across the region
Japan swept aside China PR in emphatic fashion to lift a third title, capping a dominant campaign. Clinical finishing and a rock‑solid, disciplined defence showcased Japan’s rising regional supremacy
China and Central Asian nations are rapidly deepening their health partnership. A wave of new agreements on disease surveillance and control, expanded medical training, and joint vaccine production is reshaping regional ties and delivering stronger public-health protections for communities across the region
China’s shift from mass-driven tech growth to quality-led innovation is transforming Southeast Asia’s tech scene-sparking new cross-border partnerships, energizing local ecosystems, and turning emerging markets into fiercely contested battlegrounds
The G7 and the EU are weighing a bold response to China’s tighter export controls: coordinated price floors on rare-earth minerals. The aim is to steady global supply chains and reduce dependence on a single supplier. Rather than relying on tariffs, a minimum price would tame volatile markets, prompt investors to back Western mining and refining, and strengthen critical tech and defense supply lines. The proposal signals rare transatlantic unity to diversify sources, accelerate reshoring of capacity, and deter future economic coercion-while confronting difficult implementation challenges and likely geopolitical pushback
China’s Macau and Hainan have joined forces to boost multi-destination travel, aiming to drive sustainable growth in Asia’s tourism sector. This collaboration enhances regional connectivity and promotes eco-friendly tourism initiatives.
India and China have resumed direct flights after a long hiatus, marking a significant step in restoring bilateral ties and boosting trade and tourism. The move has been widely welcomed across Asia.
Gold demand in India surged during the festive season, supporting prices, while China’s market remained subdued in post-holiday trade, reflecting cautious investor sentiment, Reuters reports.
Russia and China are deepening their influence in Central Asia’s technology infrastructure, shaping the region’s digital future amid growing geopolitical competition, the German Marshall Fund of the United States reports.
Health cooperation between China and Central Asia is gaining momentum, focusing on pandemic response, medical research, and infrastructure development. This regional collaboration aims to strengthen public health systems and enhance mutual resilience.
China’s Digital Silk Road is rapidly expanding across Southeast Asia, enhancing digital infrastructure and connectivity. CSIS highlights the strategic implications for regional tech development and geopolitical influence.
Korea is emerging as Asia’s synthetic biology leader by combining China’s rapid innovation speed with Japan’s meticulous precision, driving breakthroughs in biotech and positioning itself at the forefront of the industry.
China has launched an official investigation into Mexico’s tariffs on imports from Asia, alleging unfair trade practices. The move escalates tensions amid ongoing global trade disputes, sources say.
China-South Asia trade surged to $200 billion as the CSA Expo opened in Kunming, highlighting growing economic ties. The event showcases expanded cooperation and investment opportunities between the regions.
Trump’s policies disrupted Southeast Asia’s emergence as a strategic alternative to China, undermining regional alliances and economic partnerships, experts say. The New York Times examines the lasting impact on U.S.-Asia relations.
China is intensifying efforts to attract top scientific talent, a move inadvertently boosted by recent U.S. policies under Trump. Restrictions on Chinese researchers have prompted many to consider opportunities in China.
China’s President Xi Jinping is set to visit Southeast Asia amid escalating trade tensions with the US. The trip aims to strengthen regional ties and secure economic partnerships as rivalry with Washington intensifies.
As China’s fashion market slows, brands are turning to emerging Asian markets like India, Vietnam, and Indonesia, where rising incomes and digital adoption are driving new growth opportunities in the industry.