Dong said China is committed to “peaceful reunification,” but added “this principle is increasingly being eroded by separatists for Taiwan independence.”
Modi’s BJP-led alliance projected to win decisive majority in India’s election, exit polls show
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks set for a rare third consecutive term in power, as local exit polls on Saturday suggest his Bharatiya Janata Party will clinch a parliamentary majority.
Austin reaffirms U.S. commitment to Indo-Pacific, says region is ‘more prosperous when we work together’
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the region is seeing a “new convergence” around nearly all aspects of security in the Indo-Pacific.
Japan confirms first currency intervention since 2022 with $62 billion in spending
Data from Japan’s Ministry of Finance confirmed the country’s first currency intervention since 2022, after the yen plunged to a 34-year-low in April.
Austin expresses ‘concern’ to China defense chief over its activities in Taiwan Strait
The meeting between the two sides was the first in person talk between Chinese and U.S. defense chiefs since November 2022.
Temperatures in India hover at record highs as heatwave grips the country
A record heat wave has engulfed India’s capital region Delhi and surrounding areas, with temperatures near all-time highs throughout the week.
CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: Could markets sink even if Modi wins?
Although the counting of ballots will only begin on June 4, exit polls by local media outlets are likely to pour in soon after voting finishes on Saturday.
‘No big deal’: Mark Mobius says he’ll stay bullish on India no matter the election results
Veteran emerging markets investor Mark Mobius said India’s election outcome will not change his bullish views on the country.
Turbulence-hit Singapore Airlines flight fell 54 meters in less than five seconds, investigation finds
The Singapore Airlines flight that last week encountered severe turbulence on its way from London to Singapore dropped 54 meters in less than five seconds.
China calls on Japan and South Korea to reject ‘protectionism’ in trilateral summit
This is the first meeting between the three leaders in more than four years.