Tag: Communism
China's population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its government and economy
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- China's population fell last year for the third straight year, its government said Friday, pointing to further demographic challenges for...
Chinese leaders pledge 'moderately loose' monetary policy, more support for slowing economy
BANGKOK -- China’s top leaders have pledged to loosen monetary policy and provide more support for the slowing economy, while Premier Li Qiang...
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...