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Isabel Kua

Singapore, APAC

China correspondent @AFP in Beijing, trained by @business @Reuters @TODAYonline @straits_times previously based in 🇸🇬

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  • Pentagon chief warns China is 'preparing' to use military force in Asia

    1 week ago | yahoo.com | Ty McCormick |Isabel Kua

    US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Saturday warned that China was "credibly preparing" to use military force to upend the balance of power in Asia -- remarks that earned a sharp rebuke from Beijing. The Pentagon chief was speaking at an annual security forum in Singapore, as the administration of US President Donald Trump spars with Beijing on trade, technology, and influence over strategic corners of the globe.

  • Northeast China Restaurant Fire Kills 22

    1 month ago | barrons.com | Isabel Kua |Mary Yang

    A restaurant fire in northeastern China killed 22 people and injured three on Tuesday, Beijing's state media said, with footage posted online showing fierce flames engulfing the building. The blaze erupted at lunchtime in Liaoyang City, about 580 kilometres (360 miles) northeast of the capital Beijing, according to state broadcaster CCTV. "The incident has resulted in 22 deaths and three injuries," it added.

  • Eclaircie pour l'économie chinoise, mais orage en vue

    1 month ago | wargny.com | Mary Yang |Isabel Kua

    Meilleure qu'attendu et portée notamment par un rebond des exportations, la croissance de 5,4% affichée par la Chine au premier trimestre lui apporte une bouffée d'oxygène. Mais des analystes préviennent: de fortes turbulences économiques sont annoncées avec la tempête de surtaxes douanières de Donald Trump. Une performance en trompe-l'oeil?

  • Eclaircie pour l'économie chinoise, mais orage en vue

    1 month ago | capitol.fr | Mary Yang |Isabel Kua

    Meilleure qu'attendu et portée notamment par un rebond des exportations, la croissance de 5,4% affichée par la Chine au premier trimestre lui apporte une bouffée d'oxygène. Mais des analystes préviennent: de fortes turbulences économiques sont annoncées avec la tempête de surtaxes douanières de Donald Trump. Une performance en trompe-l'oeil?

  • China's Forecast-beating Growth Belies Storm Clouds Ahead: Analysts

    1 month ago | barrons.com | Mary Yang |Isabel Kua

    Forecast-beating growth in China's first quarter may have offered Beijing's economic planners some much needed good news -- but analysts warn they should strap in for tariff-induced woes further down the line. The National Bureau of Statistics said Wednesday the world's number-two economy expanded 5.4 percent on-year in January-March, helped by a surge in exports.

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Isabel Joy Kua (柯惠琦）
Isabel Joy Kua (柯惠琦） @isabeljoykua
30 May 25

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth arrives at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. #singapore #us https://t.co/Piaj6axdVT

Isabel Joy Kua (柯惠琦）
Isabel Joy Kua (柯惠琦） @isabeljoykua
29 May 25

French President Emmanuel Macron meets Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at Lau Pa Sat, an iconic food centre in the city’s central business district. He arrived in Singapore today for a two-day state visit. #singapore #macron https://t.co/kpUXJPDU9x

Isabel Joy Kua (柯惠琦）
Isabel Joy Kua (柯惠琦） @isabeljoykua
11 May 25

A formidable set of cards inclding granting access to its vast mkt and an ability to withstand economic pain will allow China to play hardball in trade talks w the US. 📝with @pfcatterall Thank you to @dylanloh @ChongJaIan @wstv_lizzi for speaking w me https://t.co/xbRC5InvzZ