10 h. ago Does Switzerland beat China in innovation? Ranking raises questions about bias

China topped the world in knowledge and technology outputs this year in a leading innovation index, driven in large part by its scientific productivity, patent applications and hi-tech exports. Despite its strong showing in sci-tech output, China came in 10th overall in the World Intellectual Property Organisation (Wipo)’s annual Global Innovation Index (GII) released last month. It was Switzerland that took the top spot in the ranking for the 15th year in a row, raising questions among some in...

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17 h. ago Washington's hard line in South China Sea tests allies, raises risks

Washington's hard line in South China Sea tests allies, raises risks  upi.com

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55 h. ago Naked China boy running on all fours raises concerns over child welfare and safety

A Chinese boy was spotted running on all fours naked and behaving like a dog, while his parents dismissed government inquiries, claiming it was a form of “natural parenting.” On October 15, a video was posted online showing a naked boy running on all fours in a highway service area in southwestern China’s Sichuan province. Social media users were shocked to see the boy acting like a dog, picking up food from the ground with his mouth and sniffing it before eating. His parents were nearby,...

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3 d. ago Major foreign banks raise China’s GDP forecast, annual target seen as ‘on track’

Several major banks forecast stronger economic growth for China this year, buoyed by third-quarter data showing slightly better-than-expected expansion despite domestic and external headwinds. Investment bank Goldman Sachs raised its full-year gross domestic product forecast for 2025 from 4.8 per cent to 4.9 per cent, noting that the government’s target of “around 5 per cent” remains “largely on track”. The bank also revised its estimate for 2026, up slightly from 4.2 per cent to 4.3 per cent,...

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3 d. ago Overseas banks raise China GDP forecasts, say Beijing ‘on track’ for 2025 target

Several major banks forecast stronger economic growth for China this year, buoyed by third-quarter data showing slightly better-than-expected expansion despite domestic and external headwinds. Investment bank Goldman Sachs raised its full-year gross domestic product forecast for 2025 from 4.8 per cent to 4.9 per cent, noting that the government’s target of “around 5 per cent” remains “largely on track”. The bank also revised its estimate for 2026, up slightly from 4.2 per cent to 4.3 per cent,...

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3 d. ago Hong Kong minister admits procurement vigilance ‘below expectations’, vows reform

Civil servants’ vigilance in guarding against potential procurement scams falls short of public expectations, Hong Kong’s treasury minister has admitted, pledging to conduct site visits and prevent the process from becoming a “robotic” arrangement of “checking boxes”. But Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu stressed on Tuesday that the principle of “the lowest bidder wins” did not apply to government procurement procedures this time around and denied that...

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4 d. ago China’s Sany Heavy Industry looks to raise up to $1.59 billion in HK listing By Reuters

China’s Sany Heavy Industry looks to raise up to $1.59 billion in HK listing By Reuters  Investing.com

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4 d. ago China's Sany Heavy Industry looks to raise up to $1.59 billion in HK listing

China's Sany Heavy Industry looks to raise up to $1.59 billion in HK listing  Reuters

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5 d. ago China may materially raise pensions for rural residents in the next five years, David Daokui Li and Song Xuetao say

China may materially raise pensions for rural residents in the next five years, David Daokui Li and Song Xuetao say  Pekingnology

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8 d. ago China's GDP growth set to dip, raising pressure for more stimulus: Reuters poll

China's GDP growth set to dip, raising pressure for more stimulus: Reuters poll  Reuters

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8 d. ago Auto industry raises the alarm as China tightens export rules for rare earths

Auto industry raises the alarm as China tightens export rules for rare earths  CNBC

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9 d. ago China raises age limits for civil servants as part of campaign against ageism

China raises age limits for civil servants as part of campaign against ageism  Reuters

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9 d. ago China bids to break job market ‘curse of 35’ as it raises civil service age cap

China bids to break job market ‘curse of 35’ as it raises civil service age cap  South China Morning Post

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9 d. ago US Stocks Tumble as China Retaliation Raises Trade War Stakes

US Stocks Tumble as China Retaliation Raises Trade War Stakes  Bloomberg.com

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9 d. ago Why the IMF raised its China growth forecast even amid the US trade war

Why the IMF raised its China growth forecast even amid the US trade war  South China Morning Post

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9 d. ago Space Pioneer raises $350 million as China’s commercial launch boom accelerates

Space Pioneer raises $350 million as China’s commercial launch boom accelerates  SpaceNews

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1 week ago China's exports top forecast but fresh US trade spat raises risks to outlook

China's exports top forecast but fresh US trade spat raises risks to outlook  Reuters

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1 week ago China exports accelerate as Xi Jinping and Donald Trump raise stakes in trade war

China exports accelerate as Xi Jinping and Donald Trump raise stakes in trade war  Financial Times

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1 week ago China blames U.S. for raising trade tensions, defends rare earth curbs

China blames U.S. for raising trade tensions, defends rare earth curbs  The Japan Times

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1 week ago Trump raises China tariffs by 100% and threatens to scrap Xi meeting over export rules

Trump raises China tariffs by 100% and threatens to scrap Xi meeting over export rules  New York Post

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