Economic performance stood out. China's gross domestic product is expected to have grown by around 5 percent in 2025, keeping ...

As China advances its modernization efforts, green development remains a central focus. "Clear waters and lush mountains have become a salient feature of our landscape," Xi noted in his New Year ...

President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping plan to discuss peace and denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula ...

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Japan’s decision to more than double its Official Security Assistance (OSA) allocation in fiscal year 2026—to approximately ...

Increasing longevity is forcing a rethink of public policy, individual lifestyles, and private finances. Yet it is crucial not to overreact or grow unduly alarmed about shifting population dynamics.

The leaders of South Korea and China will seek to restore their once-souring relationship at a summit in Beijing, even as a ...

Entering 2026 amid conflict and economic strain, many people still favour global cooperation—backing humanitarian aid and ...

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week will cover issues related to people ...

In the labyrinthine, often dimly lit corridors of Iran’s newsrooms, a sound resonates louder than the headlines of the daily ...

Yet, China’s green push sits uneasily with its energy realities: coal still provides about 51% of its electricity as of ...

It’s been an adventurous three decades for The World and we’re glad to have you with us as we celebrate our 30th anniversary. In this special New Year’s show, we highlight some of our reporting over ...