In China, the total number of accounts holding credit cards peaked at 807 million in September 2022, but it has reduced by nearly 15 per cent during a 14-straight-quarter decline.
A deadly gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s Shanxi Province has left 82 dead, prompting a massive rescue operation and an investigation ordered by Xi Jinping.
China and Russia projected deeper strategic unity in Beijing as Putin and Xi discussed BRICS expansion, global tensions and the future balance of world power.
China agreed to major US agricultural imports, Boeing aircraft purchases and rare earth cooperation following high-level talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing.
Trump disclosed fresh details of his talks with Xi Jinping, including discussions on Taiwan tensions, AI safeguards, Iran and a major Boeing aircraft deal.
China has told Nepal that the Lipulekh dispute is a bilateral matter between India and Nepal, urging Kathmandu to resolve the issue directly with New Delhi.
At the SCO Summit, Modi, Xi, and Putin’s bonhomie signalled a new Asia-led world order, triggering sharp reactions from US leaders and media.
US President Donald Trump alleged that the leaders of Russia, North Korea and China are conspiring against the United States of America. Trump also sent a message of 'warmest regards' to the leaders in a sarcastic jibe.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir met Chinese President Xi Jinping in China, a day after PM Modi concluded his SCO Summit visit in Tianjin. Sharif appeared sidelined at the summit as Modi, Putin, and Xi shared camaraderie. Meanwhile, the SCO strongly condemned the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in a major diplomatic win for India.
White House Trade Advisor Peter Navarro said that it was a "shame" to see Modi, the leader of the world’s biggest democracy, "getting in bed" with Xi and Putin, the two "biggest authoritarians".
