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Here’s a roundup of this week’s key Asian news stories, including the reopening of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, severe flooding in Malaysia, and China’s latest satellite launch.
China welcomes U.S. Senator Steve Daines to Beijing, expressing hopes for stable and sustainable China-U.S. relations, according to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and ROK’s Cho Tae-yul met in Tokyo to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss regional cooperation.
Global business leaders plan to expand their presence in China as they gather for the China Development Forum 2025, aiming to boost economic cooperation and global growth.
Portugal’s Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel will visit China from March 24 to 28 to participate in strategic talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
Zheng Qinwen powers past Lauren Davis 6-1, 7-5 to reach the third round of the Miami Open.
Saudi Arabia edged past a ten-man China 1-0 in World Cup qualifying, as Salem Al-Dawsari’s goal secured victory after China’s Lin Liangming was sent off before halftime.
Boxing is officially back in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after a unanimous IOC vote, ending years of uncertainty for the sport’s Olympic future.
Zimbabwe’s Olympic legend Kirsty Coventry transitions from gold medals to influential roles within the IOC, inspiring the next generation of athletes.