China reacts to US-Vietnam trade deal, Philippines' tourism woes: SCMP's 7 highlights
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Chinese manufacturers in Vietnam breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday, after Washington and Hanoi agreed a 'better than expected' trade deal that will reduce US tariffs to 20 per cent and bring an end to three months of uncertainty.
Chinese troops march during a military parade in Tiananmen Square in Beijing in 2019 to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Taiwan will not be the focus of this year's parade, but the display is intended to send messages. Photo: AFP
When Beijing stages a grand military parade this autumn, observers will be watching for signals being sent towards Taiwan, with both military hardware and historical connections sending both public and political messages.
China may be on the verge of placing another lucrative order with European aerospace giant Airbus, potentially for at least 100 to 200 new aircraft – even as some Chinese airlines remain heavily reliant on US rival Boeing's jets.
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