29 h. ago China on Track for Record Trade Surplus Despite US Export Plunge

China on Track for Record Trade Surplus Despite US Export Plunge  Bloomberg

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29 h. ago China Exports to US Slump 33% But Trade Surplus Heads for Record

China Exports to US Slump 33% But Trade Surplus Heads for Record  Bloomberg.com

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39 h. ago Editorial | Listed firms’ profits show China’s economic recovery is on track

Editorial | Listed firms’ profits show China’s economic recovery is on track  South China Morning Post

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4 d. ago Top China athlete praised for looks, talent says she embodies strength, beauty

Rising Chinese high jump star, Shao Yuqi, has gone viral for her athletic performance and striking appearance. The athlete has also attracted attention and praise for challenging traditional beauty stereotypes in sport. On August 1, Shao, 23, from the Hubei provincial track and field team based in central China, claimed the women’s high jump title at the 2025 Chinese National Athletics Championships with a leap of 1.90 metres. Following her victory, Shao went viral on mainland social media for...

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6 d. ago US revokes TSMC’s ‘fast track’ China export status as controls tighten

The US has revoked Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) authorisation to freely ship essential gear to its main Chinese chipmaking base, potentially curtailing its production capabilities at that older generation facility. The change removes a fast track export privilege known as Validated End User (VEU) status, meaning future shipments of US-origin chipmaking tools to TSMC’s Nanjing site will require individual licences. The action mirrors steps the US took to revoke the same...

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7 d. ago Filipinos target ‘nepo babies’, Malaysia’s electric train: 7 Asia highlights

We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. What Vietnam’s South China Sea island-building spree means for Asean Vietnam’s rapid expansion of artificial island construction in the disputed Spratly Islands has put it on track to surpass China’s land reclamation in the South China Sea, according to new satellite...

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8 d. ago As China’s military closes gap on US, economic security becomes the new frontier

As next-generation tanks and fighter jets roll past the Gate of Heavenly Peace in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, many in China will be swept up in a sense of national pride. The Chinese leadership has set a target for the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to emulate the American military – often described as the greatest fighting force in history – by 2049. The futuristic hardware on show by the PLA will prompt optimism at home that China is on track to meet that...

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2 w. ago Drugs from China are reshaping biotech. Track the licensing deals here.

Drugs from China are reshaping biotech. Track the licensing deals here.  BioPharma Dive

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3 w. ago Riot Games and BBNO$ release VALORANT Mobile China launch track

Riot Games and BBNO$ release VALORANT Mobile China launch track  Esports Insider

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3 w. ago China's Ant Group says Bright Smart deal on track following report of delay

China's Ant Group says Bright Smart deal on track following report of delay  Reuters

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4 w. ago ‘Sweet girl’ China top sprinter to attend famous university despite low exam score

A top young athlete in China has been admitted to the prestigious Peking University, earning her admiration for her ability to balance academic studies and sport. Liu Xiajun, a 20-year-old sprint athlete from China’s national team, has been dubbed “track and field sweet sister” for her good looks. She has spent most of her time training since she achieved a record result in the 100m in her hometown of Ziyang, southwestern Sichuan province in 2018, reported the mainland news outlet The Cover. As...

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4 w. ago ‘Sweet sister’ China top sprinter to attend top university despite low exam score

A top young athlete in China has been admitted to the prestigious Peking University, earning her admiration for her ability to balance academic studies and sport. Liu Xiajun, a 20-year-old sprint athlete from China’s national team, has been dubbed “track and field sweet sister” for her good looks. She has spent most of her time training since she achieved a record result in the 100m in her hometown of Ziyang, southwestern Sichuan province in 2018, reported the mainland news outlet The Cover. As...

Sport

last month ‘Do what you think is beautiful’: China hurdler derides gossip, embraces confidence

Chinese track and field star Wu Yanni has sparked a social media discussion on cosmetic procedures by confidently declaring: “I look good; that is why they say I had plastic surgery!” Born in July 1997 in Zigong, Sichuan province in southwestern China, Wu Yanni is a national record holder. She represents the Chinese National Athletics Team, primarily competing in the women’s 100-metre hurdles. Her track record includes delivering China’s best Olympic performance in the women’s 100-metre hurdles...

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