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Beijing watching closely as Japan’s incoming PM Takaichi signals pragmatism in China policy: Experts

Sanae Takaichi, the newly-elected leader of Japan's ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), attends a press conference after the LDP presidential election in Tokyo on October 4, 2025. Conservative Sanae Takaichi hailed a "new era" on October 4 after winning the leadership of Japan's ruling party, putting her on course to become the country's first woman prime minister. (Photo by Yuichi YAMAZAKI / POOL / AFP)

China’s Golden Week crowds underscore tourism boom – and safety strains

Travelers at Hongqiao Highspeed Railway Station ahead of the Golden Week holiday in Shanghai, China, on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. Millions are expected to travel, shop and dine during China's eight-day Golden Week holiday starting Wednesday, which usually boosts economic activity across the country. Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg

China showcases military, diplomatic prowess at parade attended by Putin, Kim

Chinese President Xi Jinping (front centre), Russian President Vladimir Putin (front left), North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (front right) and foreign leaders walk to Tian'anmen Rostruma ahead of a military parade on Sept 3.

In Beijing, a parade of power and patriotism evokes pride and belonging

The parade comes as China faces mounting challenges at home, from sluggish economic growth to a weak job market.

Xi, Putin and Modi huddle in Tianjin as China pitches SCO unity against shifting US order

(From left) Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin on Sept 1.

Motorcades, barricades and red carpets: Tianjin stages China’s biggest SCO summit

A security guard stands on duty next to the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Centre, a venue for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin on Aug 31.

China’s SCO summit and military parade project unity – and rivalry with the West

Russian President Vladimir Putin (centre) and Indian PM Narendra Modi (left) are among the political heavyweights attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.

China’s new K visa for young Stem talent signals ambition, but also anxiety, say analysts

Even though China produces millions of STEM graduates each year, many of them lack cutting-edge training or exposure to global research frontiers.

‘There is no shame’: Divorce less of a taboo for women in China as attitudes shift

Official figures released on July 30 show the rate of divorces rising faster than that of marriages in the first half of 2025.

Battle of the bulge: Will China’s home-grown obesity drugs reshape global weight loss market?

mnpharma - Mazdutide, China’s first homegrown weight-loss drug, marks a turning point in the nation’s effort to combat rising obesity with local innovation.

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