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China

China factory activity grows, ending longest slump on record

The official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index rose to 50.1 from 49.2 in November, ending an eight-month contraction streak.
The official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index rose to 50.1 from 49.2 in November, ending an eight-month contraction streak.

Taiwan stays on high alert as Chinese ships pull back after massive drills

Taiwan's flag is lowered during a daily ceremony as China conducts \"Justice Mission 2025\" military drills around Taiwan, in Taipei, Taiwan, December 30, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang
Taiwan's flag is lowered during a daily ceremony as China conducts \"Justice Mission 2025\" military drills around Taiwan, in Taipei, Taiwan, December 30, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang

Philippines challenges Chinese vessel off northern province amid Taiwan tensions

Taiwan said on Dec 29 it has detected four Chinese coastguard ships near the democratic island's waters, as Beijing announced the start of live-fire drills.
Taiwan said on Dec 29 it has detected four Chinese coastguard ships near the democratic island's waters, as Beijing announced the start of live-fire drills.

China allocates initial $11.5 billion in 2026 consumer subsidies

Authorities will offer electric vehicle trade-in subsidies of up to 12 per cent of prices, and extend the programme for electronic goods.
Authorities will offer electric vehicle trade-in subsidies of up to 12 per cent of prices, and extend the programme for electronic goods.

China mandates 50% domestic equipment rule for chipmakers, sources say  

Advanced etching tools had been predominantly supplied in China by foreign firms but are now being partially replaced by domestic makers like Naura.
Advanced etching tools had been predominantly supplied in China by foreign firms but are now being partially replaced by domestic makers like Naura.

UK calls for restraint over China’s military drills around Taiwan

A giant screen showing a news report on China's "Justice Mission 2025" military drills around Taiwan, in Beijing, China, on December 30, 2025.
A giant screen showing a news report on China's "Justice Mission 2025" military drills around Taiwan, in Beijing, China, on December 30, 2025.

South Korea’s President Lee to visit China next week

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung had pitched Chinese President Xi Jinping as a partner to rekindle frayed ties between South Korea and North Korea in November.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung had pitched Chinese President Xi Jinping as a partner to rekindle frayed ties between South Korea and North Korea in November.

Thai tourism takes hit as strong baht, war compound China fears

Tourists gather at a viewpoint in Chiang Mai province, northern Thailand.
Tourists gather at a viewpoint in Chiang Mai province, northern Thailand.

US approves Samsung, SK Hynix chipmaking tool shipments to China for 2026, sources say

Samsung and SK Hynix count China as one of their key production bases especially for traditional memory chips, whose prices have been surging.
Samsung and SK Hynix count China as one of their key production bases especially for traditional memory chips, whose prices have been surging.

China seeks better US ties while vowing not to cede on Taiwan

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China will remain engaged with the US on the basis of mutual respect, but will not “yield an inch” on core interests. 
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China will remain engaged with the US on the basis of mutual respect, but will not “yield an inch” on core interests. 

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.