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China's National Day holiday subdued amid sluggish economy

Slight increase in travelers expected to give temporary boost to spending, domestic consumption

China-connected spamouflage networks spread antisemitic disinformation

Inauthentic accounts on X post conspiracy theories claiming Jewish influence controls Washington and presidential candidates

Philippines condemns China attack of Vietnamese fishermen

Middle East conflict sparks Chinese national pride, criticism of Israel

Chinese social media reacts to the intensifying conflicts between Israel and Iran and its proxies

EU backs tariffs on Chinese EVs despite concerns about Chinese retaliation

Analysts say Friday’s outcome is affirmation of the EU’s ‘de-risking’ agenda but will likely intensify trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels

Work and travel resume across Taiwan after Typhoon Krathon dissipates

Krathon lashed Kaohsiung with winds up to 126 kph

In the fast lane: Chinese car imports grow in South Africa

Vehicles imported from China sporting lower prices attract increasing numbers potential South African buyers

In the fast lane: Chinese car imports grow in South Africa

While China and the West have been pushing for more electric vehicles on the road, gas-powered cars still dominate in Africa. Chinese automakers are tapping into the South African car market, the largest on the continent, often pushing existing brands to the curb. Kate Bartlett reports.

Beijing tests regional resolve in South China Sea amid Middle East conflict

Analysts say Beijing is trying to assert its control over disputed territories in South China Sea as US attention remains focused on Middle East

Trump, Harris stances on China differ, but not completely

U.S. policy on China has been mostly consistent through the presidencies of Donald Trump and Joe Biden — with both viewing China as America’s biggest rival. But in the 2024 race, Kamala Harris and Trump have slightly different approaches toward the global superpower. VOA’s Elizabeth Lee explains.

Vietnam protests Chinese attack on fishing vessels in South China Sea

Four Vietnamese fishermen from the central Vietnamese city of Quang Ngai were hospitalized with serious injuries, VietnamNet reported Tuesday