Asia-pacific

China’s President Xi Jinping said he hoped that both sides would expand exchanges and cooperation

Authorities reported several injuries in the remote Russian region, with strong aftershocks expected

Hang Seng nosedives 13 per cent as a trade war fans recession fears

Japan’s Nikkei sank 6.6 per cent to hit lows last seen in late 2023, while South Korea dropped 5 per cent

Special treasury bonds will be used to fund large-scale equipment upgrades and consumer goods trade-ins, state officials have said