3 hours ago How China should tackle Trump challenge, Beijing’s space launch goal: SCMP daily catch

From China’s arrival at new crossroads with US to trial bid to up fertility rates, here’s a round-up from today’s China and Economy coverage.

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4 hours ago China urges ‘positive dialogue’ with US as Trump’s threatened tariffs loom large

Deputy commerce minister also warns of tariffs’ adverse effects on the country imposing them, while pointing to China’s economic ‘resilience’ in face of external shocks.

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7 hours ago Inflation, China’s stumbling economy, and apocalyptic fear are driving a new gold boom. Investors think this time there’ll be no bust

Inflation, China’s stumbling economy, and apocalyptic fear are driving a new gold boom. Investors think this time there’ll be no bust  Fortune

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12 hours ago Development finance veteran urges multilateral response to Trump challenges

Former World Bank vice-president Zhu Xian says China needs to engage with all possible international stakeholders.

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27 hours ago An advanced degree in China? Think again, students say, as exam numbers plunge

China’s graduate entrance examination is not seen as the golden ticket to employment that it once was.

Politics

27 hours ago China’s ‘who gets what’ debate, Beijing slams US over Gaza: SCMP daily catch

From a debate over China’s domestic spending to a hunt for a wild Siberian tiger, here’s a round-up from today’s China and Economy coverage.

Politics

29 hours ago China unveils plan to guide exporters through tempestuous trade waters

With more external barriers to trade likely to come, China’s commerce ministry announces nine-point plan to aid exporters in tough climate.

Politics

31 hours ago China warns overheated solar industry to cool the competition, curb backlash

Revised ministry guidance serves to pour cold water on a photovoltaic sector that is rife with overcapacity concerns.

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