8 h. ago China deflation worries, top Chinese oncologist’s death: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China denies giving Iran air defence systems after conflict with Israel China has denied transferring surface-to-air missile batteries to Iran following Israel’s attacks on the Islamic Republic last month. 2. Export ban for Taiwan firms a stern warning for separatist forces: Beijing Beijing has banned the export of dual-use items to eight Taiwan-based...

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20 h. ago Hong Kong stocks fall on worries about China’s deflationary pressure

Hong Kong stocks fell by the most in nearly three weeks as China’s deflationary trend became more entrenched, deepening concerns about the nation’s growth prospects. The Hang Seng Index dropped 0.8 per cent to 23,943.42 at 10.13am local time on Wednesday and the Hang Seng Tech Index retreated 1.3 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index climbed 0.2 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index added 0.3 per cent. Henderson Land Development slumped 8.3 per cent to HK$26 after raising HK$8 billion...

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21 h. ago China Consumer Prices Rise Modestly for First Time Since January

China Consumer Prices Rise Modestly for First Time Since January  Bloomberg.com

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21 h. ago Breaking | China’s consumer prices rise in June, but deflation worries persist

Breaking | China’s consumer prices rise in June, but deflation worries persist  South China Morning Post

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21 h. ago China’s consumer prices edge up in June, but deflation worries persist

China’s consumer prices edge up in June, but deflation worries persist  South China Morning Post

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35 h. ago China June Car Sales Rise Despite Pressure to Stabilize Prices

China June Car Sales Rise Despite Pressure to Stabilize Prices  WSJ

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36 h. ago India Counters China: Electronics Sector Breaks Away From Beijing

India Counters China: Electronics Sector Breaks Away From Beijing - Domestic Makers Eye Potential Allies For Key Partnerships  MSN

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55 h. ago Who will choose the Dalai Lama's successor? Tibetan spiritual leader tightens grip as China eyes selection

Who will choose the Dalai Lama's successor? Tibetan spiritual leader tightens grip as China eyes selection  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

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58 h. ago Trump Accuses China Of Breaking Trade Agreement After Attempting To 'Save' Beijing From Economic Crisis

Trump Accuses China Of Breaking Trade Agreement After Attempting To 'Save' Beijing From Economic Crisis  The Hans India

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61 h. ago China urged to take bolder steps to tackle price wars, deflation and weak demand

Beijing’s latest push to curb price wars may help ease deflationary pressures, but analysts warn the current measures fall short of addressing deeper structural problems facing the world’s second-largest economy. China’s GDP deflator – a broad measure of prices across goods and services – has been negative since the second quarter of 2023, while consumer prices have fallen for four straight months year-on-year. To stop the deflationary spiral, Chinese authorities should address the cause: weak...

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4 d. ago Solar energy milestone: China taps the ocean in breakthrough for industry

China has launched a fully seawater-based solar energy system – the first of its kind suitable for industrial use and large-scale power production – as part of broader efforts to expand renewables in coastal regions, boost the maritime economy and drive industrial innovation. Located in Qingdao, Shandong province, the floating solar station builds upon another offshore photovoltaic power generation project launched in late May. Together, they form the largest initiative of its kind by Sinopec,...

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6 d. ago How to Break China’s Minerals Dominance, One Smelter at a Time

How to Break China’s Minerals Dominance, One Smelter at a Time  Bloomberg

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6 d. ago China's upstart planemaker hails 'breakthrough' in its plan to take on Boeing and Airbus

China's upstart planemaker hails 'breakthrough' in its plan to take on Boeing and Airbus  Business Insider

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6 d. ago Tesla China EV sales rise 3.7% in June amid surge in local competition

Tesla China EV sales rise 3.7% in June amid surge in local competition  Investing.com

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6 d. ago Tesla's China EV sales rise 3.7% y/y to 61,000 vehicles in June

Tesla's China EV sales rise 3.7% y/y to 61,000 vehicles in June  Reuters

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7 d. ago Chinese sellers bracing as Amazon Prime Day sale and tariff pressure to collide

Ahead of Amazon’s annual Prime Day sales event, Chinese sellers are already walking a tightrope as they try to strike a balance between staying competitive and adjusting to Washington’s tariffs. Gloria Gu, an Amazon seller based in Zhejiang province, said her outlook for this year’s summer event – extended this year to a record four days, July 8-11 – was “not optimistic”. Her company mainly sells household consumables – low-margin products that are highly price-sensitive. “Depending on the item,...

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7 d. ago Now, China Is Set To Break All Records Of Summer Travel: Reasons Being Unusually High Competition And Low Airplane Fares

Now, China Is Set To Break All Records Of Summer Travel: Reasons Being Unusually High Competition And Low Airplane Fares  Travel And Tour World

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7 d. ago Beijing says Dalai Lama’s succession plan breaks tradition, tensions set to rise

Beijing said the succession of the Dalai Lama should be in accordance with tradition and Chinese law, in a swift rejection of a plan announced by the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader. The comment was made hours later after the 14th Dalai Lama said his office – the Gaden Phodrang Trust – held the sole authority to recognise the next Dalai Lama. On Wednesday, four days ahead of his 90th birthday, he posted a statement to X discussing the future of the Tibetan spiritual leadership, particularly his...

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8 d. ago Breaking | China sanctions key Marcos ally Francis Tolentino

Breaking | China sanctions key Marcos ally Francis Tolentino  South China Morning Post

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8 d. ago China ‘folded boy’ stands up straight for first time after gruelling surgeries

A university student, known as China’s “folded boy” due to his spinal condition, has inspired countless people online after undergoing a series of complex surgeries and achieving the remarkable milestone of straightening his body and lying flat in bed for the first time in his life. Jiang Yanchen, 21, hailing from Shandong province in northern China, has fought against ankylosing spondylitis – a form of arthritis causing severe inflammation in the joints and ligaments of the spine – since his...

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