InfrastructureEconomy
Pinglu Canal Passes Acceptance, Set for September Opening
China's Pinglu Canal passes completion acceptance, clearing the way for September navigation. The 134.2-km waterway will transform southwest China's trade.
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InfrastructureEconomy
Pinglu Canal Launches Full-Scale Ship Testing
China's Pinglu Canal, a $10.78 billion megaproject linking southwest China to ASEAN, begins full-scale ship testing ahead of its September opening.
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PoliticsDiplomacy
China Coast Guard Fires Water Cannon at Philippine Ship
China Coast Guard takes control measures against Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal, escalating maritime tensions during ASEAN meetings in Manila.
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DiplomacyPolitics
Wang Yi and Rubio Seek to Advance US-China Talks in Manila
Wang Yi and Marco Rubio met in Manila to advance US-China dialogue and discuss Xi Jinping's potential September visit to Washington.
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DiplomacyPolitics
China-ASEAN Meeting: Wang Yi Holds High-Stakes Talks
Chinese FM Wang Yi meets Philippine and US diplomats at ASEAN summit in Manila amid South China Sea tensions and regional energy concerns.
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PoliticsDiplomacy
China's Three-Front Diplomatic Push: Taiwan, BRI, and ASEAN
China advances diplomatic strategy across cross-strait trade, Belt and Road cooperation, and ASEAN ties as Wang Yi meets regional leaders in Manila.
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PoliticsDiplomacy
Wang Yi Meets ASEAN Chief as Ayungin Clash Strains Ties
Chinese FM Wang Yi met ASEAN chief Kao Kim Hourn in Manila, pledging cooperation amid a fresh South China Sea clash at Ayungin Shoal.
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International PoliticsDiplomacy
Rubio and Wang Yi Plan Xi Jinping's Washington Visit
Rubio met China's Wang Yi in Manila to plan Xi Jinping's September state visit amid trade truce, South China Sea tensions, and election claims.
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International Politics
Rubio and China's Wang Yi Plan Xi Jinping's Washington Visit
Rubio met China's Wang Yi in Manila to plan Xi Jinping's September Washington visit, navigating trade truce and South China Sea tensions.
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PoliticsAsia
Thai PM Anutin to Make Official Visit to China
Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul visits China July 16-20 at Premier Li Qiang's invitation to strengthen bilateral ties and economic cooperation.
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BusinessDiplomacy
22nd ASEAN Chinese Business Summit Opens in Kunming
The 22nd ASEAN Chinese Business Summit opens in Kunming, bringing together 300 leaders from 45 countries to strengthen China-ASEAN economic ties.
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Economy & Trade
China's Foreign Trade Grows 15.3% in First Five Months
China's foreign trade reached 20.68 trillion yuan in Jan-May 2026, up 15.3%. BRI trade surpasses 51% of total for first time as imports surge 20.5%.
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DiplomacyAsia Pacific
Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan Visits China
Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan visits China May 24-26 at Wang Yi's invitation, strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation.
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