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Oct 23, 2022

A look at the 7 men slated to lead China's Communist Party

China's ruling Communist Party has appointed a new all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee, led by General Secretary Xi Jinping, who is serving a precedent-breaking third five-year term as party head

Oct 22, 2022

China reaffirms Xi's dominance, removes No. 2 Li Keqiang

China’s ruling Communist Party reaffirmed President Xi Jinping’s continued dominance in running the nation Saturday

Oct 22, 2022

China's Premier Li Keqiang dropped in leadership shuffle

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, the nation’s No. 2 official and a proponent of economic reforms, is among four of the seven members who will not be reappointed to the nation’s all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee

Oct 21, 2022

German tapped to lead Japan's medical company Olympus as CEO

Japanese medical equipment maker Olympus has tapped Stefan Kaufmann, a German who has worked for two decades at the manufacturer, to be its chief executive

Oct 21, 2022

Global shares mostly fall as investors watch for inflation

Global shares are mostly lower in muted trading as investors eye inflation and await the outcome of a Communist Party congress in China

Oct 19, 2022

Global markets mixed after Wall St bounce on strong profits

Global stock markets are mixed after Wall Street rose on strong corporate profit reports

Oct 19, 2022

China party congress offers look at future leaders

Xi Jinping is primed to receive a third five-year term as head of China's ruling Communist Party on Sunday

Oct 19, 2022

Hong Kong offers new visa to woo talent amid brain drain

Hong Kong’s leader has unveiled a new visa scheme to woo global talent, as the city seeks to stem a brain drain that has risked its status as an international financial center

Oct 18, 2022

Smartphone maker Foxconn unveils EV for Taiwan brand Yulon

The Taiwanese company that assembles smartphones for Apple Inc. and other global brands has unveiled an electric SUV that will be produced for a Taiwan automaker under a similar contract model

Oct 17, 2022

Agency says BTS members will serve in South Korea's military

The management agency of K-pop group BTS says the singers will serve their mandatory military duties as required under South Korean law, effectively ending a public debate on whether they should be granted exemptions because of their artistic accomplishments