20 h. ago A few small steps for Hong Kong, a giant leap for China’s space sector

The idea that Hong Kong could play a leading role in the global space economy was greeted with scepticism when I raised the possibility with Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu earlier this month. However, critics fail to realise that space technologies have permeated many aspects of our lives – from checking the weather and ordering our meals on our mobile phones to navigating our daily commutes and settling stock transactions in real time. A report published by the American consultancy firm...

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20 h. ago Opinion | A few small steps for Hong Kong, a giant leap for China’s space sector

Opinion | A few small steps for Hong Kong, a giant leap for China’s space sector  South China Morning Post

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42 h. ago Why ‘uneasy alliance’ between tech titans and Maga may backfire in China rivalry

The “uneasy alliance” between America’s tech elite and Donald Trump’s populist right base could undermine the country’s competitiveness against China in the long run by cutting off talent and global markets, according to analysts. They also pointed to growing ties between the tech sector and the defence industry – including a new initiative enlisting senior tech executives to the Army Reserve – saying the “tech hawks” could step up threats against China. The political influence of tech leaders...

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61 h. ago China stepping up efforts to make its vast shipping industry green

China stepping up efforts to make its vast shipping industry green  China Daily

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63 h. ago Japan, China take step towards resuming Japanese beef exports to China

Japan, China take step towards resuming Japanese beef exports to China  Reuters

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3 d. ago China offers subsidy to those hiring unemployed young people

China is stepping up its efforts to stabilise employment and bolster household incomes, as labour market pressures persist amid sluggish economic growth, fierce domestic competition and the trade war with the United States. The authorities will provide a one-off employment subsidy for companies and social organisations that hire unemployed people aged between 16 and 24, the General Office of the State Council said in a circular released on Wednesday. Employers who sign formal contracts and pay...

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4 d. ago China unveils new steps to aid employment amid trade tensions

China unveils new steps to aid employment amid trade tensions  Reuters

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5 d. ago China steps up economic monitoring, looking to head off worst

Amid erratic US tariff threats and with the world economy in flux, China’s top economic planner says that more economic monitoring and early-warning capabilities are needed. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) is soliciting studies to assess the impacts of US tariffs and to refine China’s existing monitoring indicators “in the context of global economic and trade order restructuring”. It also plans to evaluate how non-tariff barriers of various countries might impact China’s...

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6 d. ago China urged to take bolder steps to tackle price wars, deflation and weak demand

Beijing’s latest push to curb price wars may help ease deflationary pressures, but analysts warn the current measures fall short of addressing deeper structural problems facing the world’s second-largest economy. China’s GDP deflator – a broad measure of prices across goods and services – has been negative since the second quarter of 2023, while consumer prices have fallen for four straight months year-on-year. To stop the deflationary spiral, Chinese authorities should address the cause: weak...

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6 d. ago Is China’s Xi Jinping stepping down? His absence from Brics summit fuels speculation

Is China’s Xi Jinping stepping down? His absence from Brics summit fuels speculation  Firstpost

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7 d. ago Regions in China take steps to ensure power supply amid heatwave

Regions in China take steps to ensure power supply amid heatwave-driven record demand  Global Times

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8 d. ago South Korea, Japan step up as US targets China’s shipbuilding – can they succeed?

As the United States vows to curb China’s dominance in shipbuilding – despite its domestic capacity being nearly nonexistent – South Korea and Japan are looking to benefit from the rivalry and reclaim their competitive edge. South Korea’s president, Lee Jae-myung, who took office a month ago, campaigned on supporting the industry – which he described as being “in major crisis”. “Shipbuilding has been a core industry driving Korea’s exports and creating jobs,” he said in a social media post on...

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1 week ago China urged to issue 30 trillion yuan in bonds to tackle local debt crisis

China should issue 30 trillion yuan (US$4.2 trillion) in treasury bonds to swap local governments’ hidden liabilities to re-energise growth momentum and cut off financial risks at their root, a Beijing-based think tank has proposed. Such a move, combined with a few trillion yuan worth of additional bonds to shore up the property market, boost consumption and remove excessive industrial capacity, would be a strong step toward resolving China’s local-level debt and real estate crises once and for...

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1 week ago China takes bold step against U.S. with historic change: “It would improve the system”

China takes bold step against U.S. with historic change: “It would improve the system”  Diario AS

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1 week ago China, US ease export curbs but Trump’s Vietnam deal risks blowback: analysts

A week after announcing long-anticipated progress from high-level talks in London, China and the United States are taking concrete steps to clear export hurdles and issue licenses for strategic goods. The easing of trade restrictions signals a tentative reset between the world’s two largest economies. But the thaw remains fragile, as analysts warned that Washington’s new trade deal with Vietnam could provoke a response from Beijing. Still, for now, both sides have moved to restore access to...

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1 week ago Bipartisan Push to Rebuild US Shipbuilding Industry Amid China Threat

Bipartisan Push to Rebuild US Shipbuilding Industry Amid China Threat  cbn.com

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1 week ago China bets on tax perks to win back foreign investors amid global headwinds

China has stepped up efforts to attract foreign investors, as policymakers look to bolster the domestic economy and safeguard its position in global supply chains amid negotiations with major trade partners. New tax breaks unveiled this week aim to encourage foreign firms to reinvest profits locally – part of a broader effort to restore confidence and signal openness as challenging trade talks continue with the European Union and United States. The Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Finance...

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1 week ago Tesla takes a big step in China with new charging deployment

Tesla takes a big step in China with new charging deployment  Teslarati

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1 week ago Photos: Humanoid robots in Beijing play a football match as China steps up AI plans

Photos: Humanoid robots in Beijing play a football match as China steps up AI plans  Yahoo

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2 w. ago India taking steps to mitigate disruptions due to China's rare earth curbs

India taking steps to mitigate disruptions due to China's rare earth curbs  Reuters

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