88 m. ago China’s Consumption Unexpectedly Improved in Relief From Tariffs

China’s Consumption Unexpectedly Improved in Relief From Tariffs  Bloomberg

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1 hour ago China’s economy weathers US tariff storm in May as consumption picks up

China’s economic data sent mixed signals in May, with US tariffs continuing to weigh on the country’s manufacturing and exports but domestic consumption picking up slightly in the run-up to a major online shopping festival. Retail sales, a gauge of consumption, rose by 6.4 per cent in May, compared with the 5.1 per cent growth observed in April, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Monday. The figures exceeded a forecast of 4.85 per cent growth by financial data provider...

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1 hour ago The Ming Dynasty Culture Forum 2025 opened in Beijing, exploring new paths for the inheritance and innovation of Ming Dynasty culture

The Ming Dynasty Culture Forum 2025 opened in Beijing, exploring new paths for the inheritance and innovation of Ming Dynasty culture  Yahoo Finance

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3 h. ago China says it will drop tariffs on almost all African imports

China says it will drop tariffs on almost all African imports  Macao News

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5 h. ago Yuan May Extend Drop Versus Peers as Beijing Seeks Exports Boost

Yuan May Extend Drop Versus Peers as Beijing Seeks Exports Boost  Bloomberg.com

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13 h. ago Xi to meet Central Asian leaders as both sides seek ‘stronger coordination’

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to reaffirm Beijing’s commitment to Central Asian ties and higher quality development projects when he visits Kazakhstan for a summit next week. Xi will be in Astana from Monday to Wednesday for the China-Central Asia Summit, which is expected to focus on areas including transport, energy, security governance and the digital economy, according to analysts. It follows the first such summit in the Chinese city of Xian in 2023, when Xi vowed to strengthen...

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13 h. ago EVs about to disappear in America ― China strikes back at America after tariffs

EVs about to disappear in America ― China strikes back at America after tariffs  ECOticias.com El Periódico Verde

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15 h. ago Azerbaijan to showcase literary culture at Beijing Book Fair

Azerbaijan to showcase literary culture at Beijing Book Fair  AzerNews

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16 h. ago Indian EVs at risk! Delay in Beijing's rare earth magnets can decelerate auto sector growth; China tighte

Indian EVs at risk! Delay in Beijing's rare earth magnets can decelerate auto sector growth; China tighte  Times of India

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17 h. ago Taiwan export control: Adds Huawei and SMIC to list; Beijing’s chip ambitions hit another wall

Taiwan export control: Adds Huawei and SMIC to list; Beijing’s chip ambitions hit another wall  Times of India

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18 h. ago Beijing’s top Taiwan official warns independence forces will bring ‘disaster’

Mainland China’s top official on Taiwan affairs has called on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to oppose “Taiwan independence and external interference” and promote closer integration. “Taiwan independence forces and their activities undermine national sovereignty and territorial integrity, disrupt peace and stability in our homeland, and incite confrontation and division among compatriots,” said Wang Huning, the fourth-ranking official of China’s ruling Communist Party. He made the comments at...

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19 h. ago Actress Michelle Chen weeps at Stefanie Sun’s first concert at Beijing’s National Stadium

Actress Michelle Chen weeps at Stefanie Sun’s first concert at Beijing’s National Stadium  The Straits Times

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19 h. ago ‘Nothing new’: US Army parade holds no surprises for Chinese military minds

The US Army’s parade through Washington on Saturday offered no surprises, Chinese military observers said, while cautioning that the full force of American power was not on show. The parade for the US Army’s 250th anniversary showcased a range of American equipment, including Abrams tanks, Paladin artillery, robot dogs, reconnaissance drones, AH-64 Apache helicopters and Joint Light Tactical Vehicles. Most of the technology is well known, with machinery such as the Abrams tanks deployed widely...

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19 h. ago Noodles with heart: Beijing's homespun hospitality in a bowl

Noodles with heart: Beijing's homespun hospitality in a bowl  news.cgtn.com

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20 h. ago Hong Kong Mulls Whether Beijing Should Handle Collusion Case

Hong Kong Mulls Whether Beijing Should Handle Collusion Case  Bloomberg.com

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21 h. ago Beijing Guoan creep closer to top of CSL after top two clubs both lose

Beijing Guoan creep closer to top of CSL after top two clubs both lose  news.cgtn.com

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22 h. ago BRICS: Vietnam, Beijing's main ally against tariffs, also joins

BRICS: Vietnam, Beijing's main ally against tariffs, also joins  firstonline.info

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25 h. ago Trump tariffs challenge Asean’s unity and economic stability

When US President Donald Trump’s tariff chaos eventually calms, its long-lasting consequences will significantly affect the area just south of China and east of India – Southeast Asia – and its organisational bloc, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean). Trump’s focus on protectionism is likely to replace uniform tariffs with varying import taxes for different countries. This shift could create divisive and harmful effects for Southeast Asia and Asean, which are interchangeable but...

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26 h. ago Group tour prices from Hong Kong drop 10% as tourists opt for alternatives to Japan

Hong Kong travel agencies have launched cheaper outbound group tours this summer, driven by increased flight capacity amid a shift in tourists’ preference away from Japan due to increased earthquake concerns. Several tour operators have reported that prices for their summer group tours are either lower or have remained stable, adding that popular destinations include South Korea, Vietnam and cities in western mainland China. “Compared to last year, we see more than a 10 per cent drop in prices...

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31 h. ago Viral: What is the 'Beijing Bikini' phenomenon in China and why is it trending on social media

Viral: What is the 'Beijing Bikini' phenomenon in China and why is it trending on social media  Times of India

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