7 h. ago Will China’s ‘emergent’ jobs help its youths find stable work?

The city of Xian in western China – renowned as the country’s ancient capital and home of the Terracotta Army – has long been a prime destination for tourists from home and abroad. But Chang Youli, a stylist of traditional Chinese clothing (hanfu) based in the city, has noticed many people are joining her trade to cater to a particular type of traveller. “Thanks to government promotions, the tourism industry here has grown, and more people are coming to experience hanfu,” said Chang, who now...

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7 h. ago Can ‘emerging occupations’ solve China’s youth job crisis? Not everyone is sold

The city of Xian in western China – renowned as the country’s ancient capital and home of the Terracotta Army – has long been a prime destination for tourists from home and abroad. But Chang Youli, a stylist of traditional Chinese clothing (hanfu) based in the city, has noticed many people are joining her trade to cater to a particular type of traveller. “Thanks to government promotions, the tourism industry here has grown, and more people are coming to experience hanfu,” said Chang, who now...

Events

17 h. ago China’s Xi Jinping meets Central Asian leaders: Why their summit matters

China’s Xi Jinping meets Central Asian leaders: Why their summit matters  Al Jazeera

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24 h. ago Tourism boom deepens exchange between China, Central Asian countries

Tourism boom deepens exchange between China, Central Asian countries  China Daily

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42 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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52 h. ago Gen Z’s ‘emotional consumption’ fuels surge in consumer stocks like Pop Mart

Stock investors are capitalising on the spending power of China’s Generation Z consumers, who splurge on everything from gold jewellery to low-priced drinks, delivering multifold returns on so-called new consumer stocks. The ascent of Pop Mart International Group, Mixue Group and Laopu Gold is one of the few bright spots in China’s sluggish consumer industry, which has been plagued by a weak jobs market and the deflationary trend. The robust performance has come at the cost of traditional...

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4 d. ago Central Asian students find home and opportunity in China's capital

Central Asian students find home and opportunity in China's capital  news.cgtn.com

Society

6 d. ago Hong Kong must ‘seize opportunities’ to attract talent amid US student visa woes

Hong Kong should capitalise on the opportunities arising from US-China tensions to attract more talent to its academic and tech sectors, heads of the city’s top medical schools have said, ahead of a visit to the world’s largest biotechnology event in Boston. Representatives from the medical faculties of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) will join the delegation of the government-funded Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP)...

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7 d. ago Feature: How China's porcelain capital is attracting international talent

Feature: How China's porcelain capital is attracting international talent  China.org.cn

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8 d. ago Egypt is replacing Cairo – and China is helping build the new capital

Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, located in the heart of the desert just 45km (28 miles) east of the capital Cairo, is taking shape, with China at the centre of its construction, operation and maintenance. Chinese state-owned construction giant, China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), is not only the primary contractor for the central business district of the new city but will now operate and maintain it in a deal between China and Egypt. The new 700 sq km (270 square mile)...

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1 week ago Cultural exchange over lunch: Central Asian students in Beijing

Cultural exchange over lunch: Central Asian students in Beijing  news.cgtn.com

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1 week ago After CATL’s spark, China’s EV players bank on Hong Kong IPOs for growth funds

More than a dozen smart mobility companies from mainland China are making a beeline to raise funds in Hong Kong, capitalising on the growing appetite among global investors for the country’s unpolished industrial gems. The prospective initial public offerings (IPOs) from electric vehicle (EV) assemblers like Chery Automobile and Seres Group to autonomous driving technology providers such as Pony.ai are expected to enhance China’s leading automotive technologies on the global stage, bankers and...

Economics

1 week ago Beijing Unveils Dynamite Strategy to Surge Inbound Tourism: A New Game

Beijing Unveils Dynamite Strategy to Surge Inbound Tourism: A New Game-Changer for Global Travelers in China’s Capital  Travel And Tour World

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1 week ago Beijing blasts Australia for spreading “China threat” accusation

Beijing blasts Australia for spreading “China threat” accusation  Capital Brief

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1 week ago Capital Group, Kushner’s Thrive Visited China to Study AI Scene

Capital Group, Kushner’s Thrive Visited China to Study AI Scene  Bloomberg.com

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2 w. ago China Preps $70 Billion in New Capital to Supercharge Investment

China Preps $70 Billion in New Capital to Supercharge Investment  Bloomberg.com

Economics

2 w. ago Is India poised to rival US universities in a global academic shift?

The recent US decision to pause student visa interviews for enhanced social media vetting has increased anxiety among Asian students, who once viewed American universities as key pathways to global career opportunities. International students have been facing deportations for taking part in political protests to trivial offences such as traffic violations, dimming the allure of the American dream. Cuts to federal research grants have also driven students and academics to seek opportunities...

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2 w. ago Why remaining tariffs could clip Chinese airlines’ wings, and Boeing’s

Despite recent tariff cuts, remaining duties on imports from the US could force Chinese buyers of Boeing jets to pay millions of US dollars more than before and, along with worldwide delivery delays, contribute to a sharp slowdown in the growth of China’s aviation capacity, analysts said. Held back by tariffs and global supply chain constraints, China’s civil aviation passenger capacity is likely to grow by an average of 3.1 per cent a year until 2028, analysts at China International Capital...

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2 w. ago China aims to capitalize on U.S. tariff turmoil with new ASEAN

China aims to capitalize on U.S. tariff turmoil with new ASEAN-GCC forum  The Japan Times

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3 w. ago Capital from Hong Kong, mainland China sets sights on Dubai, Abu Dhabi property

Inquiries from Chinese buyers surge and Hong Kong’s Gaw Capital and Black Spade Capital make investments.

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