APEC Growth Forecast Rises to 3.1% in 2025 Amid Trade and Tech Surge
APEC’s 2025 growth outlook rises to 3.1%, driven by tech demand and resilient trade, but surging public debt and trade tensions threaten a 2026 slowdown.
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China’s Special Envoy to Attend Grand Egyptian Museum Opening
Sun Yeli, China’s special envoy, will attend the Grand Egyptian Museum opening on Nov 1, marking a milestone in China–Egypt cultural exchange.
APEC CEO Summit: Symbolic Gavel Handover Marks Leadership Shift
The 2025 APEC CEO Summit saw a symbolic gavel handover to the 2026 chair, highlighting continuity and collaboration across the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation community.
Xi and Trump Forge New Chapter in China-U.S. Ties at Busan Talks
In Busan, Xi Jinping and Donald Trump concluded a summit to boost economic, trade, energy cooperation and expand people-to-people exchanges, marking a new phase in China-U.S. relations.
Louvre Heist Investigation Gains Momentum with Five More Arrests
Paris police arrest five more suspects in the $102M Louvre heist as investigators race to recover royal jewels and expose black-market networks.
China’s Military Vows to Crush ‘Taiwan Independence’ Attempts Amid Rising Tensions
China’s PLA warns it will crush any attempts at ‘Taiwan independence’ amid U.S.-Taiwan defense talks, underscoring rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
IOC, Saudi Arabia Call Off 12-Year Riyadh Esports Olympics Plan
The IOC and Saudi Arabia call off their 12-year Esports Olympics plan in Riyadh, resetting strategy over game choices and preserving Olympic values.
China’s Tech Surge: AI, Automation and Homegrown Brands Lead Growth
At the 2025 Financial Street Forum, J.P. Morgan’s Alan Ho highlights China’s next growth phase driven by AI, automation, robotics and homegrown brands.
Lebanese President Orders Army to Confront Israeli Incursions After Blida Raid
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has directed the army to repel Israeli forces after a deadly cross-border raid in Blida, urging stronger enforcement of the November 2024 ceasefire.
China Urges G7 to Stop Disrupting Trade Order
China has urged the G7 to abandon self-made rules and uphold the principles of the international trade order amid talks of a critical minerals alliance.