Asia news

Here are some of the latest news stories from Asia:

Politics

• China's President Xi Jinping has been reappointed as the country's leader for a third term, cementing his position as the most powerful Chinese leader since Mao Zedong. (BBC)
• North Korea has launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile, which is believed to be capable of reaching the US mainland. (CNN)
• India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a new citizenship law that has sparked widespread protests and violence across the country. (Al Jazeera)

Economy

• The Japanese economy has contracted for the first time in five years, due to a decline in exports and a slowdown in domestic demand. (Reuters)
• South Korea's economy has grown at its slowest pace in 11 years, due to a decline in exports and a slowdown in domestic demand. (Yonhap News)
• The Chinese government has announced a new stimulus package to boost the country's economy, which is facing a slowdown due to the ongoing trade war with the US. (Xinhua)

Health

• A new strain of the coronavirus has been detected in China, which has sparked concerns about a potential outbreak. (SCMP)
• India has reported a surge in cases of dengue fever, with over 1,000 deaths reported so far this year. (Hindustan Times)
• The Japanese government has announced a new plan to reduce the country's high suicide rate, which has been a major concern in recent years. (NHK)

Environment

• The Indonesian government has announced a new plan to reduce the country's carbon emissions by 26% by 2025. (Antara News)
• The Chinese government has launched a new campaign to reduce air pollution in the country's major cities. (Xinhua)
• The Indian government has announced a new plan to plant 2 billion trees in the country over the next five years to combat climate change. (The Hindu)

Sports

• The Indian cricket team has won the Test series against the West Indies, with a 2-0 victory in the final match. (ESPN Cricinfo)
• The Chinese football team has qualified for the 2022 World Cup, after defeating Syria 2-1 in the final match of the Asian qualifying tournament. (Xinhua)
• The Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka has won the Australian Open, defeating the American player Serena Williams in the final. (The Guardian)

These are just a few of the latest news stories from Asia.