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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Beijing, aiming to repair relations with China. It's the first visit by a Canadian leader to China in nearly a decade.
China's population policy is emerging as a key part of its economic strategy as Beijing rolls out its most wide-ranging push to boost a flagging birth rate, with official population data due on January 19 set to show a fourth consecutive annual drop.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is finding himself the center of attention in the region: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi this week invited him to join an impromptu drum jam session to K-pop songs.
China has reportedly banned cybersecurity software from major U.S. and Israeli firms including VMware, Palo Alto Networks, and CrowdStrike, citing national security concerns.
Chinese equities surged in 2025, with the MSCI China Index hitting decade highs amid improving sentiment and tech sector resilience. Read more here.