Tag: Communism
China redoubles first-aid for its economy with support for banks and workers
China is redoubling its first-aid for its economy, targeting banks, workers and poor families as the ruling Communist Party prepares to mark the...
Marxist Dissanayake wins Sri Lanka's presidential election as voters reject old guard
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka -- Marxist lawmaker Anura Kumara Dissanayake won Sri Lanka’s presidential election, the Election Commission announced Sunday, after voters rejected the...
China's top leaders vow to support consumers and improve confidence in its slowing economy
BANGKOK -- China’s powerful Politburo has endorsed the ruling Communist Party’s long-term strategy for growing the economy by encouraging more consumer spending and...
Chinese officials warn of risks from higher US tariffs, urge US business leaders to help mend ties
BANGKOK -- Chinese officials warned a delegation of top U.S. executives visiting Beijing this week that higher tariffs on imports from China will...
Nepal’s new prime minister seeks vote of confidence in parliament, secure more than two-third votes
KATHMANDU, Nepal -- Nepal’s newly appointed prime minister secured overwhelming support in parliament on Sunday with more than two-thirds of members voting in...
France's divided National Assembly votes to keep centrist speaker as political turmoil persists
PARIS -- France’s divided National Assembly on Thursday kept a centrist member of President Emmanuel Macron’s party as speaker after a chaotic early...