CK Tan

Kuala Lumpur

Staff Writer at Nikkei Asia

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Celebrating Excellence: Announcing the Winners of the Global Golden Business Awards 2024

2 weeks ago | einnews.com | CK Tan

Celebrating Excellence: Announcing the Winners of the Global Golden Business Awards 2024 Global Golden Business Awards 2024 Congratulation to our Esteem Winners LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Global Golden Business Awards (GGBA), presented by DhuMall, stand as a hallmark of distinction, honoring outstanding achievements and innovation in the global business landscape.
China says Trump tariff will undermine global supply chain stability

1 month ago | asia.nikkei.com | CK Tan

TOKYO -- China on Friday urged the U.S. to sit down for talks "as soon as possible" but at the same time threatened countermeasures after President Donald Trump slapped additional import tariffs that could exacerbate the ongoing trade war. The 10% extra levy on Chinese goods will take effect on Tuesday. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump on Thursday blamed China for "a large percentage" of the fentanyl flowing into the U.S. The new levy will be in addition to a 10% duty imposed on Feb.
China says U.S. stance on Taiwan has 'regressed' after fact sheet change

2 months ago | asia.nikkei.com | CK Tan

TOKYO -- China on Monday slammed the U.S. State Department for removing a sentence against "Taiwan independence" from a fact sheet, saying that Washington's position has "seriously regressed.""We urge the U.S. to immediately correct its mistake," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told reporters.
Xi Jinping says AI should not be 'a game for the wealthy'

Nov 18, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | CK Tan

TOKYO -- Chinese President Xi Jinping told the Group of 20 summit that artificial intelligence should not be "a game of the rich countries and the wealthy," and stressed a need to improve digital governance for inclusive economic globalization.
China and Japan reach deal on Fukushima nuclear plant's water

Sep 20, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | CK Tan

TOKYO -- China and Japan have reached an agreement in a yearlong dispute over treated wastewater released from the latter's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. The deal, which involves international monitoring and was first reported on Friday, opens a pathway for lifting a blanket ban on Japanese seafood that Beijing imposed last year. The ban came in response to the discharge of the water from the plant, which suffered meltdowns after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Xiangshan security forum opens amid South China Sea tensions

Sep 11, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | CK Tan

TOKYO -- The Beijing Xiangshan Forum on defense and security opened Thursday in the Chinese capital, drawing participants from countries including the U.S., as the rival powers aim to stabilize ties amid rising tensions. The Pentagon was sending Michael Chase, a deputy assistant secretary of defense for China, Taiwan and Mongolia, restoring the same level of representation seen in the past, government-funded broadcaster Voice of America reported.
China pledges billions in fresh Africa aid despite debt concerns

Sep 5, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | CK Tan

TOKYO -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday promised 360 billion yuan ($50 billion) in financial support to African countries over the next three years, part of a diplomatic blitz that also included an offer to train thousands of military and police personnel. Speaking at the Forum of China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing, Xi made a slew of pledges covering trade, industrial supply chains, infrastructure connectivity, health, people-to-people exchanges and security.
Xi says 2.8bn Chinese and Africans can modernize Global South together

Sep 4, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | CK Tan

TOKYO -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sought solidarity with Africa, saying both sides had struggled against imperialism and colonialism as he opened a forum with leaders from across the continent. Hosting a banquet for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing, Xi vowed to achieve modernization with the emerging economies of the so-called Global South, even as many observers expect China to scale back its largess to mitigate debt risks.
Xi Jinping hosts African leaders as world powers woo continent

Sep 3, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | CK Tan

TOKYO -- Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to dish out financial commitments to Africa as leaders from the continent gather in Beijing on Wednesday for the Forum on China-Africa cooperation, although his government is expected to scale back its largess to mitigate debt risks. The forum is one of the world's largest diplomatic gatherings, with representatives from almost all of Africa -- 53 of 54 countries, Eswatini being the lone exception.
Xi tells Sullivan to view China 'rationally' ahead of planned Biden call

Aug 29, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | CK Tan

TOKYO -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday told U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan that despite "great changes" in bilateral ties, Beijing is committed to forging a stable relationship with Washington, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.