Xi Jinping to Host Belt and Road Forum with 130 Countries as Thailand Woos Chinese Investment

Chinese President Xi Jinping will host the third Belt and Road Forum in Beijing from Oct 15-17. Attendees include Russian President Putin and Thai PM Srettha.

Thai PM Srettha will visit China Oct 15-18, pitching Thailand as an investment destination and attracting Chinese tourists.

The Belt and Road Forum on Oct 16-17 will have 130 country delegations. Xi vows to expand the initiative despite criticism.

Foxconn Technology Day on Oct 18 will offer updates on EVs, semiconductors, smart cities and manufacturing.

Japan's Diet begins an extraordinary session Oct 24, with PM Kishida aiming to pass a stimulus package.