Japan warns citizens in China over safety amid Taiwan row
Tokyo (AFP) Nov 18, 2025
Japan has warned its citizens in China to be careful of their surroundings and to avoid big crowds amid a diplomatic row over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Taiwan. ... more
Asian markets track Wall St down with Nvidia, US jobs in view
Hong Kong (AFP) Nov 18, 2025
Asian stocks sank Tuesday, tracking more losses on Wall Street as investors grow increasingly worried about frothy tech valuations, with focus turned to earnings this week from AI chip titan Nvidia. ... more
China retail sales grew at slowest pace in over a year
Beijing (AFP) Nov 14, 2025
Retail sales in China grew last month at the slowest pace in over a year, official data showed Friday, highlighting the battle facing authorities' efforts to counteract persistent consumer malaise. ... more