21 h. ago China’s ‘slow bull market’ is developing momentum as Goldman Sachs joins the party

China’s ‘slow bull market’ is developing momentum as Goldman Sachs joins the party  MarketWatch

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39 h. ago Feihe Shares China’s 'Symbiosis' Model at World Dairy Summit, Joins Huawei and BYD in Showcasing Full

Feihe Shares China’s 'Symbiosis' Model at World Dairy Summit, Joins Huawei and BYD in Showcasing Full-Chain Approach to Global Competitiveness  Reuters

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49 h. ago Russia, China Finalize Deal to Jointly Develop Arctic Shipping Along the Northern Sea Route

Russia, China Finalize Deal to Jointly Develop Arctic Shipping Along the Northern Sea Route  gCaptain

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63 h. ago Argentina formalises US$20 billion lifeline from Trump as Milei faces poll test

Argentina on Monday formalised a currency swap agreement with the United States for up to US$20 billion aimed “at contributing to Argentina’s economic stability,” the South American country’s central bank said. The deal is part of huge financial support from the administration of Donald Trump, a strong backer of Argentine President Javier Milei, who is under pressure ahead of midterm elections on October 26. The peso has been fluctuating wildly ahead of the vote, disrupting the savings and...

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3 d. ago Bolivia elects centrist Paz as president, ending 2 decades of socialism

Bolivians on Sunday elected a pro-business centre-right senator as their new president, ending two decades of socialist rule that have left the South American nation deep in economic crisis. With 97 per cent of ballots counted, Rodrigo Paz had 54.5 per cent of the vote compared to 45.4 per cent for his rival, right-wing former interim president Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga, the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) said. Paz, the 58-year-old son of a former president, has vowed a “capitalism for all”...

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8 d. ago Keep to the right direction, steer clear of obstacles and disruptions, and jointly advance the steady and sustained development of China

Keep to the right direction, steer clear of obstacles and disruptions, and jointly advance the steady and sustained development of China-U.S. relations—Remarks by H.E. Ambassador Xie Feng at the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations Annual Gala Di  中华人民共和国驻美利坚合众国大使馆

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8 d. ago EU urged to ‘flex its muscles’ on Chinese tech transfer and rare earths

The European Union is poised to toughen its trade stance towards China, with the bloc set to insist that Chinese investors in Europe transfer technology to local firms, and as it formulates a response to Beijing’s latest restrictions on rare earth exports. Trade chief Maros Sefcovic insisted on Tuesday that the bloc was open to investments from China but only under the right conditions. These conditions include the creation of “real value added” in the EU, the creation of “real jobs”, and that...

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9 d. ago China, Iceland to boost geothermal, green energy cooperation, joint statement says

China, Iceland to boost geothermal, green energy cooperation, joint statement says  Reuters

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9 d. ago China’s military paper urges ‘deep integration’ to beat joint operation weakness

China’s military mouthpiece has called for greater efforts to address what it says are deficiencies in the People’s Liberation Army’s integrated joint operational capabilities. In a commentary on Monday, the PLA Daily said China’s military had yet to achieve a “deep integration” of “equipment, battlefields, personnel and training conditions”, which was causing shortcomings in joint operations. To overcome such weaknesses, PLA commanders at all levels should “systematically strengthen the...

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9 d. ago Leading Japanese chemist Eiichi Nakamura joins China’s Nankai University

One of Japan’s most distinguished chemists, Eiichi Nakamura, has been appointed chair professor at Nankai University in China. During his 50-year career, Nakamura has received numerous scientific awards as well as one of Japan’s highest honours. The University of Tokyo professor’s research spans synthetic and physical chemistry, and focuses on the functions of organic and inorganic substances. He has pioneered the use of atomic-resolution transmission electron microscopy to study the motions and...

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1 week ago Hong Kong’s Paul Chan to attend IMF, World Bank meetings in Washington

Hong Kong’s finance chief will attend the annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank in Washington for the first time since 2019, despite a dramatic re-escalation of trade tensions between the United States and China. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said on Sunday that aside from the two meetings, which he will attend as part of China’s delegation, he would join other events to promote the city’s strengths and development efforts while also addressing “topics of concern”. In a weekly blog...

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1 week ago Hong Kong’s Paul Chan to attend IMF, World Bank events in US, a first since 2019

Hong Kong’s finance chief will attend the annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank in Washington for the first time since 2019, despite a dramatic re-escalation of trade tensions between the United States and China. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said on Sunday that in addition to the two meetings, which he will attend as part of China’s delegation, he would join other events to promote the city’s strengths and development efforts while also addressing “topics of concern”. In a weekly...

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1 week ago Chinese scientists seek ways to unlock AI’s power to tackle real world problems

As China rapidly advances in artificial intelligence to boost economic growth and transform industries, some scientists are working to unleash the technology’s potential to promote social good. Su Jionglong, deputy dean of the School of AI and Advanced Computing at Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University, researches AI applications aimed at reducing discrimination, providing emotional support and making faster medical diagnoses. He said he was establishing a start-up with his students, who developed...

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1 week ago Peru’s Congress votes to remove president as crime crisis grips country

Peru’s Congress has voted to remove deeply unpopular President Dina Boluarte from office as a crime wave gripped the South American nation. Lawmakers voted to accept four requests for a vote to remove Boluarte from office over what they said is her government’s inability to stem crime. They exceeded the minimum 56 votes required for each request, setting up a debate and impeachment trial in the 130-member unicameral Congress. Lawmakers then requested that Boluarte come before them on Thursday...

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1 week ago Peru’s Congress ousts President Boluarte, new leader promptly sworn in

Peru’s Congress voted early Friday to remove deeply unpopular President Dina Boluarte from office as a crime wave gripped the South American nation and quickly replaced her with 38-year-old lawyer Jose Jeri, the legislative body’s leader. Lawmakers had set up a debate and impeachment trial late Thursday in the 130-member unicameral Congress after voting to accept four requests for a vote to remove Boluarte from office over what they said was her government’s inability to stem crime. They...

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1 week ago Joint Statement | Faith Under Siege: Confronting Religious Persecution and Oppression in China

Joint Statement | Faith Under Siege: Confronting Religious Persecution and Oppression in China  International Republican Institute

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1 week ago Transformation of China’s supersized market will suit Italian investors: Wang Yi

Beijing is committed to a “fair” playing field for Italian investors, top diplomat Wang Yi pledged in Rome on Wednesday, as he courted international support for China’s next five-year plan. Addressing a joint press conference with his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani, the Chinese foreign minister also announced a further extension to Beijing’s unilateral visa-free entry policy for Italian citizens. In an apparent message to the European Union, Wang highlighted “mutual respect” as “the right...

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2 w. ago China and Malaysia to hold joint military exercise in October

China and Malaysia to hold joint military exercise in October  Marine News Magazine

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2 w. ago China, Malaysia to hold joint military exercise in October despite regional tensions

China, Malaysia to hold joint military exercise in October despite regional tensions  Baird Maritime

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2 w. ago How joining the RCEP will boost Hong Kong’s role as a superconnector

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is the world’s largest trade bloc. Including all 10 economies of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), mainland China, Australia, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand, the group contributes to 30 per cent of global gross domestic product and over 25 per cent of global exports. In September, Asean’s economic ministers issued a joint statement affirming their desire to accelerate the addition of four new members into the RCEP –...

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