43 h. ago Hong Kong minibus operators hail arrival of over 800 drivers from mainland China

Hong Kong has brought in more than 800 minibus drivers from mainland China as part of a temporary solution to the city’s labour shortage, with operators hopeful the scheme will be extended to help plug gaps in the ageing workforce. Minibus companies made the appeal after authorities reiterated that importing labour was only a “short-term” fix and that the workers were not meant to stay in the city in the long run. The government launched the labour import scheme in 2023 for three sectors that...

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4 d. ago China hails new helicopter engine as a milestone for its aviation ambitions

China has granted approval for the country’s first home-grown 1,000-kilowatt helicopter engine to begin mass production, as Beijing doubles down on its aviation ambitions in defiance of US efforts to restrict its access to key technologies. The engine, named the AES100, was granted a production licence by Chinese authorities on Thursday, “laying a solid foundation for its market launch”, state-run news agency Xinhua reported. The move comes just days after Washington announced a new round of...

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1 week ago Will US dollar doubts, risk of ‘triple whammy’ give rise to yuan’s renaissance?

As the United States faces renewed concern over unsustainable debts and its deficit outlook, ignited by the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and new tariff threats from US President Donald Trump, China’s yuan is being hailed by analysts for its resiliency during the ongoing trade war, with some pointing to a “renaissance of the renminbi”. Concerns over the sustainability of US debt levels intensified after the US House of Representatives last week passed a sweeping tax and spending bill, which is...

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2 w. ago China bride goes viral for angelic beauty, hails from family renowned for stunning looks

Disbelief that a real woman can look so gorgeous prompts online observers to flood social media with claims that she must be AI-generated.

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3 w. ago Chinese drones hailed in global market as 'sharp' weapon against terrorism

Chinese drones hailed in global market as 'sharp' weapon against terrorism  China Daily

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3 w. ago Tariffs Latest: India's Tariff Move, Trump Hails 'Total Reset' of U.S.

Tariffs Latest: India's Tariff Move, Trump Hails 'Total Reset' of U.S.-China Relations, Bessent Comments From Saudi  Barron's

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3 w. ago Trump set to arrive in Saudi Arabia in major Middle East trip after hailing China relations ‘reset’: Live updates

Trump set to arrive in Saudi Arabia in major Middle East trip after hailing China relations ‘reset’: Live updates  The Independent

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4 w. ago Shares soar as China and U.S. slash tariffs: Trump hails his 'total reset' with Beijing

Shares soar as China and U.S. slash tariffs: Trump hails his 'total reset' with Beijing - and turns his ire on  This is Money

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4 w. ago Trump hails 'total reset' with China but doesn't give Beijing tariff relief on cars, steel, pharma in trad

Trump hails 'total reset' with China but doesn't give Beijing tariff relief on cars, steel, pharma in trad  The Economic Times

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4 w. ago US and China agree to drastically roll back tariffs in major trade breakthrough

US and China agree to drastically roll back tariffs in major trade breakthrough  CNNWhite House announces U.S.-China trade deal, offers few details  CNBCUS and China reach deal to slash tariffs, officials say  ReutersU.S. and China Hail Progress, but Does That Mean There’s a Trade Deal?  The New York TimesUS-China agree on trade consultation platform amid sky-high tariffs  PoliticoUS and China announce deal to cut reciprocal tariffs for 90 days  ABC NewsUS and China Tout Progress in Trade Talks, Offer Few Details  Bloomberg.comTrump officials say trade deal reached with China but details remain unclear  USA TodayNo breakthroughs on 2nd day of U.S.-China tariff talks, but Trump touts ‘great progress’  PBS

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4 w. ago European shares rise as US, China hail 'constructive' Geneva trade talks

European shares rise as US, China hail 'constructive' Geneva trade talks  Reuters

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4 w. ago US, China hail ‘substantial progress’ made in tariff talks in Geneva

US, China hail ‘substantial progress’ made in tariff talks in Geneva  Al Jazeera

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4 w. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Bessent hails 'substantial progress' as US

Trump tariffs live updates: Bessent hails 'substantial progress' as US-China talks wrap up  Yahoo Finance

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4 w. ago Washington hails 'substantive progress' after trade talks with China

Washington hails 'substantive progress' after trade talks with China  Yahoo

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4 w. ago US negotiators hail ‘substantial progress’ in China tariff talks

US negotiators hail ‘substantial progress’ in China tariff talks  South China Morning Post

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4 w. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Trump hails 'very good progress' as US

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump hails 'very good progress' as US-China talks continue  Yahoo Finance

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4 w. ago Trump hails ‘total reset’ with China after Geneva trade meeting

Trump hails ‘total reset’ with China after Geneva trade meeting  politico.eu

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4 w. ago Donald Trump tariffs live updates: Trump hails 'total reset' in US

Donald Trump tariffs live updates: Trump hails 'total reset' in US-China trade relations as talks continue  Times of India

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4 w. ago US, China hail 'substantial progress' in first trade talks since tariff hikes

US, China hail 'substantial progress' in first trade talks since tariff hikes  France 24

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4 w. ago Trump hails China talks, says two sides negotiated 'total reset' in Geneva

Trump hails China talks, says two sides negotiated 'total reset' in Geneva  Reuters

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