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- China & the Pacific
China's Economy Expands 4.5 Percent in Third Quarter as Rail Networks Prepare for 350 km/h Speeds
Third-quarter gross domestic product figures released in Beijing put growth at 4.5 percent, matching industrial expansion while China State Railway prepares a new X-series designation for high-speed lines.
- China & the Pacific
UN Security Council Reform Must End Western Over-Representation, Beijing Says
As the 2026 Global Governance Forum opens in Hebei province, Beijing presses for an international order that moves past decades of developed-world dominance.
- China & the Pacific
Asia-Pacific Finance Ministers Deliver Practical Outcomes in Hong Kong Ahead of Shenzhen Summit
The two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation gathering sets the stage for next month's leaders' summit in Shenzhen as finance chiefs agree on regional development goals.
- China & the Pacific
Carney Clears the Way for Pacific Trade as Ottawa Leaves Washington Behind
Prime Minister Mark Carney's trip to Beijing yields a landmark agreement slashing duties on electric vehicles and canola, opening a new chapter in Canadian trade policy.
- China & the Pacific
Asymmetric Combat Power Won't Buy Taiwan Security
China's Taiwan Affairs Office dismissed Lai Ching-te's October 10th speech as a deceptive tactic, arguing that building combat power will only accelerate regional friction rather than deter conflict.