Timor-Leste Joins ASEAN as 11th Member at Kuala Lumpur Summit
Timor-Leste has become ASEAN’s 11th member after an official ceremony at the 47th Summit in Kuala Lumpur, marking a milestone for deeper integration and sustainable growth.
47th ASEAN Summit Kicks Off in Kuala Lumpur on Inclusivity & Sustainability
The 47th ASEAN Summit kicks off in Kuala Lumpur under the theme “Inclusivity and Sustainability,” bringing leaders together to explore inclusive growth and green solutions.
The Chinese Mainland Could Become the World’s Biggest Consumer Market
FT’s Martin Wolf says the Chinese mainland is on track to become the world’s largest consumer market after the 2025 Bund Summit, driven by GDP growth even without boosting consumption share.
ASEAN’s Economic Surge Fuels Global Stability and Balanced Growth
Alfred Schipke of NUS’s EAI highlights how ASEAN’s robust growth supports global economic stability and balanced progress across industries and communities.
China’s Global Governance Vision Fuels Multilateral Climate Cooperation
UNEP chief Inger Andersen praises China’s global governance vision for advancing multilateral climate cooperation with fairness, inclusiveness and collective action.
Global Museum Experts Converge in Suzhou for Culture-Economy Dialogue
At the Second Chinese Museum Studies Conference in Suzhou, experts explored culture-driven economies, released accessibility guidelines and unveiled the Chinese version of the Museum Studies Dictionary.
Beijing Voices: First Commemoration Day of Taiwan’s Restoration
Beijing marks the first Commemoration Day of the island of Taiwan’s Restoration, reflecting on 80 years since its return to China and celebrating shared heritage.
Sinopec Finds 100M Tonnes of Shale Oil in Sichuan Basin
Sinopec’s Qiluye-1 well in Chongqing yields high-flow shale oil & gas, uncovering a 100M-tonne reserve and marking a new era in energy exploration.
APEC Pushes AI for Growth as the Chinese mainland Accelerates Applications
APEC members cement AI and digitalization for sustainable growth, while the Chinese mainland fast-tracks AI in industry and green energy to boost efficiency and cut emissions.
China Doubles Down on Free Trade in 15th Five-Year Plan
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan pledges high-standard opening up, backed by record trade figures and Belt and Road partnerships.