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2024 - 7 - 13

Filipinos' Revenge Travel and Chinese Products: A Love-Hate Relationship

China - Commerce - Entertainment - International Relations - Philippines

Discover how Filipino travelers and the popularity of China products are impacting local industries!

Filipinos have embraced 'revenge travel,' with Panasonic Philippines attributing a shift in consumer spending to travel and the aggressive promotions of cheaper China products. This trend has led to a challenge for local businesses as the allure of affordable Chinese goods affects sales. In a surprising turn of events, China's Vice Minister of Commerce, Wang Shouwen, recently met with Walmart CEO Kathryn McLay, signaling potential collaborations between the two countries. Moreover, the Chinese-produced sci-fi film 'Escape From the 21st Century' has been acquired by Fortissimo Films, showcasing China's influence in the entertainment industry.

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Filipinos' revenge travel, cheaper China products hurt sales of local ... (Rappler)

Panasonic Philippines attributes Filipino consumers' 'spending shift mostly to travel' and 'aggressive promotions' of China products for the company's lower ...

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China's vice commerce ministry meets Walmart CEO McLay (Reuters)

China's Vice Minister of Commerce Wang Shouwen met the chief executive officer of Walmart Inc , Kathryn McLay, on Friday, the commerce ministry said in a ...

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China's 'Escape From the 21st Century' Picked up by Fortissimo (Variety)

Chinese-produced youth-oriented, sci-fi adventure 'Escape From the 21st Century' picked up by Fortissimo Films.

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China's top legislature condemns US act on Xizang (China Daily)

BEIJING -- China's National People's Congress has expressed firm opposition to and strong condemnation of the passage and signing into law of the so-called ...

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on the US Signing into ... (MFA China)

Q: On July 12 local time, US President Joe Biden signed into law the “Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act.” The Act gives recognition to ...

Xizang regional political advisory body condemns U.S. interference ... (新华网)

LHASA, July 13 (Xinhua) -- The Xizang Autonomous Regional Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference issued a statement Saturday, ...

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Finland's once-brisk China ties rattled as Russia sanctions fracture ... (South China Morning Post)

As Finland cooperates with European Union sanctions on Russia, its relationship with China has suffered as once-lively trade and travel links show cracks.

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China's top legislature, top political advisory body condemn U.S. Act ... (CGTN)

China's National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee on Saturday strongly ...

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Biden signs legislation urging China to mend ties with Tibet (The Hill)

It will also allow the U.S. to push for the Dalai Lama and the Chinese government to have negotiations over the future of Tibet. No formal communication between ...

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China blasts U.S. over Tibet dispute bill, vows to defend interests (Nikkei Asia)

(Reuters) -- China expressed strong opposition on Saturday to a U.S. law signed by President Joe Biden that presses Beijing to resolve a dispute over.

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China says arbitral ruling 'illegal, invalid;' PH reiterates commitment ... (GMA News Online)

China remained firm in disregarding the legality of the 2016 arbitral ruling that upheld the Philippines' exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea.

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Delegitimizing China's maritime expansion in the South China Sea ... (Philstar.com)

Eventually, since the beginning of the 21st century, the relationship between the Philippines and China has undergone ups and downs.

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West Philippine Sea: 2016 arbitral award 'a political circus', says China (INQUIRER.net)

China took a jab at the eighth anniversary of the 2016 Arbitration ruling affirming the Philippines' sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea.

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U.S. concerned about China's aggression in WPS (PALAWAN NEWS)

The United States government, through its Department of State, on Friday expressed concern over the growing tension in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) brought ...

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'Highly possible new arbitration cases vs China will prosper' (The Manila Times)

Dr. Froilan Calilung, who teaches political science at the University of Santo Tomas, issued the statement after former Supreme Court justice Antonio Carpio ...

China firmly opposes U.S. signing Xizang-related bill into law ... (China Military)

China firmly opposes the Xizang-related bill signed into law by the U.S. side and has protested to the U.S. side, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ...

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Tokyo, Beijing lock horns over award China: PCA ruling a 'political ... (Daily Tribune)

The upholding and reinforcing of the free and open international order based on the rule of law will be to the benefit of all countries, large and small.

Biden signs bill urging China to resume talks over Tibet (Radio Free Asia)

Tibetans protest in front of the White House ahead of a visit by then-Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping in 2012. (Jaquelyn Martin/AP). President ...

China's top political advisory body strongly opposes US signing of ... (China Daily)

BEIJING -- The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee on Saturday expressed strong indignation at and firm opposition to the ...

China firmly opposes US signing Xizang-related bill into law (SHINE)

On July 12 local time, US President Joe Biden signed into law the "Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act." The act gives recognition to the so- ...

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China blasts US Tibet-China dispute bill, vows to defend its interests (Reuters)

China expressed strong opposition on Saturday to a U.S. law signed by President Joe Biden that presses Beijing to resolve a dispute over Tibet's demands for ...

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To tell China's story well, its writers must be free enough to do so (South China Morning Post)

The most compelling stories are the human ones. China must allow books and films that don't always portray it in glowing terms.

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China repatriates kidnapping suspects in joint operation with ... (PALAWAN NEWS)

Three kidnapping suspects were repatriated on Saturday to the Peoples Republic of China by law enforcement authorities, the Chinese Embassy in Manila ...

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China rejects 2016 arbitral ruling, calls for dialogue with Philippines (Philippine Star)

On the eighth anniversary of the landmark 2016 arbitral award favoring the Philippines in the South China Sea conflict, China firmly dismissed the ruling, ...

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PCG Hits China's Mockery Of Arbitral Ruling (OneNews.PH)

The Chinese embassy mocked the Filipinos' celebration of the eighth year of the arbitral award, calling the landmark ruling a “political circus dressed up ...

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"Ridiculous," "laughable," "daring" -- Experts comment on 2016 ... (Xinhua)

Eight years on since the "South China Sea arbitration," experts from multiple countries have commented on the political farce staged under a legal pretext.

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The Court of the Citizens of the World's China Verdict: Harassment ... (JURIST)

The court confirmed charges of crimes against humanity against Chinese President Xi Jinping based on evidence of his effective control over the state organs ...

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Chinese EV laser maker fights back against Pentagon blacklisting (Financial Times)

Hesai says it has been forced to sue US government after allegations of military links.

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China's impossible balance in the Middle East (Modern Diplomacy)

In March 2023, many in the West looked with surprise and unease as China brokered an agreement to resume diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

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What to expect from China's upcoming Third Plenum | East Asia Forum (East Asia Forum)

On 23 May 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping chaired a symposium of high-profile business and academic representatives in Jinan, the capital city of Shandong ...

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China's Communist Party leadership to unveil new reforms to halt ... (Deccan Herald)

Beijing: China's ruling Communist Party headed by President Xi Jinping will begin its four-day key economic review meeting on Monday to finalise a new set ...

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A pro-business third plenum is China's best retort to US, EU gauntlet (South China Morning Post)

Faced with difficult EV negotiations with Europe and the possibility of a Trump return, strong pro-business signals from Beijing now would help.

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China's ailing economy under spotlight as leader Xi Jinping and top ... (Hong Kong Free Press)

The world's second-largest economy is grappling with a real estate debt crisis, weakening consumption, an ageing population and geopolitical tensions ...

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China 'third plenum' meeting, ADB economic outlook, Indonesia ... (Nikkei Asia)

Welcome to Your Week in Asia.The world will give attention to China's key meeting known as the third plenum, which takes place from Monday through Thu.

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China's “Third Plenum” moment: explained (Finimize)

Chinese growth has been surprisingly decent. Now, folk are wondering what economy-boosting plans might emerge as its top brass convenes for the crucial ...

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China, Russia conduct joint Pacific military patrol (INQUIRER.net)

China and Russia conducted a joint naval patrol in the northern and western Pacific, Beijing's defense ministry said Sunday, adding that the exercise was ...

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China, Russia hold simultaneous joint naval drill, patrol - Global Times (Global Times)

The navies of China and Russia are holding a joint exercise in the South China Sea and a joint maritime patrol in the Pacific Ocean in moves experts said on ...

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China, Russia navies conduct joint patrol in parts of Pacific, Chinese ... (CNBC)

Chinese and Russian naval fleets recently conducted their fourth joint sea patrol in the Western and Northern Pacific Ocean, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV ...

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China, Russia start joint naval drills, days after NATO allies called ... (ABC News)

China and Russia's naval forces have kicked off a joint exercise at a military port in southern China on Sunday, official news agency Xinhua reported, ...

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China, Russia start joint naval drills, days after NATO allies called ... (The Hindu)

China and Russia conduct joint naval exercises amid tensions with NATO, focusing on security and stability globally and regionally.

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