Water wars and hydro-hegemony in South Asia

A cross-section of the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet. China intends to build a massive dam on this river in the coming years, stirring regional controversy. Maxisheng18, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons This article was submitted as part of the Global …

GLOBALink | Vlog: China-South Asia Expo features handicrafts with unexpected functions

From Thai handbags made of natural rubber to Pakistani convertible trays and Sri Lankan hand-carved masks... Exhibitors from across South Asia are bringing their finest creations to the Chinese market. Follow Xinhua's Hong Liang to find out more! # …

Graphics: China-South Asia trade hits $200 billion

China has remained the largest trading partner for several South Asian countries, including Pakistan and Bangladesh, for consecutive years. Trade between China and South Asian countries reached nearly $200 billion in 2024, doubling over the past decade …

Tea-making robot steals the show at China-South Asia Expo

Deputy Speaker of the Parliament addresses the 9th China-South Asia Exposition and Cooperation Forum

The Deputy Speaker of the Parliament, Ahmed Nazim, has delivered his speech at the opening ceremony of the 9th China-South Asia Exposition and Cooperation Forum. In his speech Deputy Speaker Nazim reaffirmed the strong partnership the Maldives enjoys with …

South Korea’s trade chief heads to US from Jun 22 as Trump tariffs cast long shadow

SEOUL: South Korea's Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo will visit the United States from Jun 22 to Jun 27, the trade ministry said on Saturday (Jun 21), amid intensifying concerns over the impact of US tariffs. The visit will include discussions with US Trade …

Economic Watch: China-South Asia Expo draws fresh faces, seasoned players in hunt for partnerships

KUNMING, June 20 (Xinhua) -- The aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingled with the rhythmic swirl of a robotic tea art ceremony as the 9th China-South Asia Expo opened its doors to a world of possibilities, welcoming new and seasoned participants seeking …

9th China-South Asia Expo highlights coffee industry

An exhibitor introduces coffee products to a visitor at the Coffee Industry Pavilion at the 9th China-South Asia Expo in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 20, 2025. The 9th China-South Asia Expo opened on Thursday in Kunming, the capital …

China-South Asia Expo a great platform for SMEs: Sri Lankan exhibitor

The 9th China-South Asia Expo opened in Kunming, Southwest China's Yunnan province, on Thursday. Sri Lankan exhibitor Anura highlighted that the expo is of great help to small and medium-sized enterprises. It is the first time for many Sri Lankan …

Queer writings from South Asia: A woman feels at home in the bathroom, the devil’s abode

All my dreams are made on the bathroom floor. Here is a rough carpet I’ve dragged there. There in the solace of my company, I sit and let myself get lost in the last four pages of the book I am reading. I press my head back to the cool pink tiled wall, …