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China's Liu Jiakun wins Pritzker Prize for people-centric architecture

The annual Pritzker Architecture Prize has been awarded to Liu Jiakun of China, who earned the field's highest honour for affirming architecture that celebrates the lives of ordinary citizens, organizers announced Tuesday. Liu, based in Chengdu in China's southwestern Sichuan region, has said that the purpose of his architecture is to create a beautiful, just and dignified living environment, and that he tries to balance commercial needs with the human needs of the public. The architect upholds the transcendent power of the built environment through the harmonizing of cultural, historical, emotional and social dimensions, using architecture to forge community, inspire compassion and elevate the human spirit, Pritzker organizers said in a statement. Liu is known for creating public areas in highly populated cities where there is little public space, forging a positive relationship between density and open space, the statement said. Organizers cited his West Village in Chengdu, a 201

John Cockerill, Indian firm form joint venture to produce tank turrets

India is developing the Zorawar tank, a highly versatile platform, to boost the Army's combat capabilities along the contested frontier with China

Canada, China's tariffs on US, Maharashtra minister resigns, Stock market update & more #newsinamin

US tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China took effect today, prompting countermeasures. Canada imposed a 25% levy on 30 billion Canadian dollars in US exports.

Trade wars erupt as Trump hits Canada, Mexico, and China with steep tariffs

The tariffs on Mexican and Canadian products could have much deeper repercussions for a highly integrated North American economy

Philippines to probe donations from Chinese nationals accused of espionage

Tensions between the Philippines and China have escalated particularly over maritime disputes in the South China Sea

Steel imports from China, S Korea, and Japan hit record high during Apr-Jan

India, the world's second-biggest crude steel producer, shipped in record quantities of finished steel during April-January

Boost in defence spending coming amid China threats, says Taiwan's minister

Taiwan's defence minister says the island is planning to boost military spending in the face of the rapidly changing international situation and the escalating threats from adversaries. Wellington Koo gave no figures but said President William Lai Ching-te was working with the ministry in consideration of enemy threats and urgent readiness needs, a reference to China's threats to invade the island, which it considers its own territory. Those would increase the proportion of the defence budget in relation to GDP, Koo said, in comments Monday that were embargoed until Tuesday. Taiwan currently spends about 2.45% of its gross domestic product on its military. At the same time, in coordination with national security and foreign policy, the military will continue to deepen cooperation with the United States and other allied nations, expanding multilateral military exchanges to jointly uphold regional peace and stability," Koo said. Taiwan sees a growing threat from China, which regularl

Japan, China cannot keep reducing value of their currencies, says Trump

I've called President Xi, I've called the leaders of Japan to say you can't continue to reduce and break down your currency, said Trump

Xi Jinping prepares to unveil China's stimulus plan as trade war heats up

Thousands of delegates including ministry chiefs and provincial leaders will gather Wednesday in Beijing for the parliamentary conclave

China honours injured Galwan officer as outstanding member of advisory body

China has honoured an army regiment commander who was injured in the Galwan Valley border clash with Indian soldiers in 2020 as an outstanding member of the national advisory body - Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). Qi Fabao was among the 33 individuals honoured with the 2024 Outstanding Performance Award for CPPCC Members at a ceremony held in Beijing on Sunday, the Global Times reported, quoting the CPPCC Daily. In 2022, Qi was made the torchbearer for the Winter Olympics, which prompted Indian diplomats to boycott the opening and closing ceremonies of the event. Earlier, Qi was awarded by the Central Military Commission with the title of "Hero Regimental Commander for Defending the Border" and honoured with the July 1 Medal in 2021 by the Communist Party of China Central Committee, according to the report. In January 2023, Qi was invited as a special guest and became a CPPCC member following the announcement of the list of members of the 14th National .

Why does the world's biggest climate fund want India, China to step up?

Trump has upended humanitarian aid, development and climate finance sectors by halting funding. The US leader has also exited the Paris Agreement climate treaty and the World Health Organization

China targets US agri, food products in response to Trump tariff threats

Trade tensions escalate amid US Tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, which are set to take effect on March 4

Donald Trump heads toward tariff barrage on Canada, Mexico, and China

The long-promised tariffs scheduled to take effect Tuesday would easily be among the most sweeping of the Trump era

Here's why Chinese EV makers are facing reality check in Southeast Asia

While Southeast Asia's upwardly mobile population may aspire to own EVs, the still-pricey cars are beyond the reach of many

Chinese envoy Qian criticises Australia's move to limit AI app DeepSeek

Australia's center-left Labour government became one of the first countries in the world to ban DeepSeek from official devices

Yawning wealth difference widening inequalities in China, warns report

China's wealthiest individuals continue to grow richer, widening economic inequalities in the country despite the ruling Communist Party's efforts to control private businesses and implement policies aimed at boosting people's incomes, a report here said. The combined wealth of the 5.12 million families in China with over six million yuan (USD 824,000) in assets was stated to be about 150 trillion yuan (over USD seven trillion) in 2024, according to a report published by the Hurun Research Institute. Of this, the wealthiest 130,000 families accounted for 58 per cent in 2024, which is up from 56 per cent a year earlier, the report said. China's per capita disposable income was stated to be 41,314 yuan (over USD 41,314) last year, up 5.3 per cent from 2023, the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported, citing the report. Analysts have warned that Beijing needs to work harder to narrow the wealth gap in society more broadly as it tries to ignite a private sector-led economic

China's military expansion threatens Taiwan's LNG supply routes: Report

In a bulletin published on the National Defence and Security Research's website on Thursday, Huang Tsung-ting indicated that China could potentially disrupt Taiwan's energy sources

Taiwan detects 11 Chinese military aircraft, 6 vessels around its territory

Among them, five aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's central, southwestern and southeastern Air Defense Identification Zone

Taiwan imposes sanctions on 7 Chinese univs over national security concerns

Taiwan does not acknowledge academic qualifications issued by the PLA-operated National University of Defense Technology, Naval Medical University, and Air Force University

When being the China alternative isn't enough: The challenge ahead

Supply chains have never been static - they are always evolving. This new chapter will test their durability