62 m. ago China knows how to produce. The next test is whether it can consume

After a decade of boosting productivity, China’s Politburo has sent its clearest signal yet that it is focusing on consumption.

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92 m. ago Scientists create smallest, lightest wireless robot that can transform to suit conditions

Chinese team says their microrobot, with a design inspired by Lego, could be used in complex environments like disaster rescue operations.

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2 h. ago China’s Firm Hand Restores Calm After Asia’s Wild Currency Moves

China’s Firm Hand Restores Calm After Asia’s Wild Currency Moves  Bloomberg

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2 h. ago Alibaba offers 100 million free drinks as instant delivery orders reach 10 million per day

Alibaba announced the milestone two weeks after JD.com said it also reached 10 million daily orders for items sent immediately to buyers’ doorsteps.

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2 h. ago Driver arrested in eastern China after bus stop crowd hit during May Day holiday

No details of casualties or possible motive have been released after the crash which happened on Sunday afternoon.

Events

3 h. ago Ukraine attacks power station amid reports of new offensive in Russia’s Kursk

Ukraine forces fighting in Russia’s Kursk region after Moscow said it had defeated incursion last month.

Events

3 h. ago South China Sea: Vietnam protests against Sandy Cay moves, raising flashpoint fears

Vietnam has urged China and the Philippines to ‘refrain from actions’ and respect its sovereignty over the archipelago.

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3 h. ago Why China’s ‘iron rice bowl’ looks more appealing for the children of senior officials

Targeted by graft-busters and with fewer well-paid jobs in private sector as economy slows, more are said to be taking up government work.

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3 h. ago Why China’s ‘iron rice bowl’ is more appealing for children of senior officials

Why China’s ‘iron rice bowl’ is more appealing for children of senior officials  South China Morning Post

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3 h. ago China won’t be a big winner from Trump’s policies in Latin America

China won’t be a big winner from Trump’s policies in Latin America  Financial Times

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5 h. ago China’s biggest trade fair breaks overseas attendance record despite US tariff war threat

The Canton Fair’s strong performance surprises exhibitors and analysts but transaction volume fails to reach pre-pandemic heights.

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5 h. ago China’s biggest trade fair scores record success despite US tariff war threat

China’s biggest trade fair scores record success despite US tariff war threat  South China Morning Post

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5 h. ago UPS and FedEx Once Handled a Deluge of Packages From China. That’s Changing.

UPS and FedEx Once Handled a Deluge of Packages From China. That’s Changing.  The New York Times

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6 h. ago Ogilvy China names Sure Liu as Managing Director of Ogilvy Advertising Beijing

Ogilvy China names Sure Liu as Managing Director of Ogilvy Advertising Beijing  Campaign Brief Asia

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6 h. ago Asia stocks: China climbs on US trade talk hopes; Fed meeting eyed

Asia stocks: China climbs on US trade talk hopes; Fed meeting eyed  Investing.com

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6 h. ago How Images of the Dalai Lama Landed a Tibetan Woman in China’s Dragnet

How Images of the Dalai Lama Landed a Tibetan Woman in China’s Dragnet  WSJ

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6 h. ago Mideast Titans Step Back From AI Model Race as US, China Dominate

Mideast Titans Step Back From AI Model Race as US, China Dominate  Bloomberg.com

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6 h. ago China’s CATL Seeks $1 Billion Loan for Indonesia Plant Expansion

China’s CATL Seeks $1 Billion Loan for Indonesia Plant Expansion  Bloomberg.com

Economics

7 h. ago China Services Activity Slips, Adding Risk of Rapid Slowdown

China Services Activity Slips, Adding Risk of Rapid Slowdown  Bloomberg.com

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7 h. ago China’s Services Activity Disappoints in Another Blow to Economy

China’s Services Activity Disappoints in Another Blow to Economy  Bloomberg.com

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