66 h. ago China 2025 new bank loans lowest in seven years, policy support needed

China 2025 new bank loans lowest in seven years, policy support needed  Reuters

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3 d. ago China to cut relending rates, widen credit support for private sector and tech

China’s central bank is looking to pump 900 billion yuan (US$129.2 billion) worth of additional funds into private and technology firms, alongside slashing key policy relending rates by a quarter of a percentage point, in a fresh round of monetary easing designed to shore up the economy. The new plan includes an extra 500 billion yuan for agriculture and small businesses, said Zou Lan, a deputy governor of the bank, at a press conference in Beijing on Thursday. The bank will also expand its...

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4 d. ago Palestinian Authority reaffirms support for China’s One China policy

Palestinian Authority reaffirms support for China’s One China policy  The Jerusalem Post

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4 d. ago Palestinian Authority reiterates support for China’s 'One China' policy amid Taiwan tensions

Palestinian Authority reiterates support for China’s 'One China' policy amid Taiwan tensions  The Jerusalem Post

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4 d. ago US 'kill line' in stark contrast to China's supportive policies

US 'kill line' in stark contrast to China's supportive policies  China Daily

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4 d. ago China SPC's Ruling On Infringing Technical Solutions Involving Products And Supporting Software

China SPC's Ruling On Infringing Technical Solutions Involving Products And Supporting Software  Mondaq

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5 d. ago China girl, 12, pens essay to thank ‘second dad’ for support, offers him US$140 after job loss

A heartfelt essay by a 12-year-old girl to the uncle who adopted her after her father died has moved many people online. The essay, titled “My Second Father”, went viral after her uncle, Wei Yi, read it on his social media account. Wei, 33, and his wife, surnamed Lu, adopted Lu’s niece Jia Jia after her father died from liver cancer in 2024. Jia Jia’s mother is disabled and could not look after her well. Lu’s mother, Jia Jia’s grandmother, was also not in good health, prompting the couple to...

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5 d. ago China's Top Diplomat Skips Somalia's Visit But Beijing Reaffirms Support | Firstpost Africa

China's Top Diplomat Skips Somalia's Visit But Beijing Reaffirms Support | Firstpost Africa  Firstpost

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6 d. ago China offers Beijing visit to Somali president, reaffirms support for his country’s unity

China offers Beijing visit to Somali president, reaffirms support for his country’s unity  Garowe Online

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6 d. ago China extends ‘firm’ support to Cuba, urges US to ‘act for regional peace’

China extends ‘firm’ support to Cuba, urges US to ‘act for regional peace’  Anadolu Ajansı

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6 d. ago How Hong Kong’s AI IPO surge supports China’s economic strategy

Hong Kong has started 2026 with a wave of IPOs driven by artificial intelligence (AI), led by the recent listing of Chinese chipmaker Biren Technology. Beyond the revival of market activity, the surge points to a clearer strategic direction. China is increasingly using Hong Kong as an offshore capital platform for funding priority technologies – at a time when geopolitics is reshaping where innovation can be financed and how international capital can be accessed. This repositioning aligns...

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6 d. ago China extends support to Somalia’s sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity

China extends support to Somalia’s sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity  Anadolu Ajansı

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6 d. ago China vows consistent support for Somalia in safeguarding sovereignty

China vows consistent support for Somalia in safeguarding sovereignty  news.cgtn.com

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6 d. ago Over half of Canadians support stronger trade ties with China as Carney reportedly prepares to visit Beijing

Over half of Canadians support stronger trade ties with China as Carney reportedly prepares to visit Beijing  Global Times

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6 d. ago Over half of Canadians polled support stronger trade ties with China as Carney reportedly prepares to visit Beijing

Over half of Canadians polled support stronger trade ties with China as Carney reportedly prepares to visit Beijing  Global Times

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6 d. ago China voices support for Somalia after top diplomat postpones visit

China voices support for Somalia after top diplomat postpones visit  Reuters

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7 d. ago North Korea: the elephant in the room when Xi met Lee in Beijing

The leaders of South Korea and China wrapped up a summit this week with both underlining support for one of Beijing’s diplomatic priorities but making no tangible progress on North Korea, Seoul’s main concern. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday for a high-stakes summit held just over nine weeks after their first meeting. During the trip, Lee declared 2026 as the year for the “full restoration of South Korea-China relations” and Xi...

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8 d. ago Japan seeks support as fears rise over China’s rare earth grip

Japan seeks support as fears rise over China’s rare earth grip  The Japan Times

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8 d. ago China says it is still ‘deeply committed’ to Venezuela as ambassador meets new leader

China said on Friday it would continue to offer its firm support to Venezuela after its ambassador met the country’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez. She described her meeting with Chinese ambassador Lan Hu as “cordial” and thanked Beijing for its condemnation of the abduction of former leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. “We value China’s firm and consistent stance in strongly condemning the serious violation of international law and Venezuelan sovereignty,” Rodriguez...

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9 d. ago Support Without Guarantees of Survival: China and Russia’s Logic in Confronting the Fall of Allies

Support Without Guarantees of Survival: China and Russia’s Logic in Confronting the Fall of Allies  Modern Diplomacy

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