10 h. ago China’s GDP figures, robots riding Shenzhen subway: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China’s strong GDP figures stoke debate over stimulus as US tariff risks loom China’s economy beat market forecasts to grow 5.2 per cent in the second quarter, but analysts said headwinds would intensify in late 2025. 2. Taiwanese leader said to be planning US ‘stopover’ that’s set to anger Beijing Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te is planning a US...

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15 h. ago Hong Kong stocks surge 1.6% after China’s GDP growth exceeds expectations

Hong Kong stocks surge 1.6% after China’s GDP growth exceeds expectations  South China Morning Post

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15 h. ago China’s GDP Beat Masks Fragile Demand, Sparking Outlook Concerns

China’s GDP Beat Masks Fragile Demand, Sparking Outlook Concerns  Bloomberg.com

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19 h. ago China GDP: Economic growth beats expectations as Trump tariffs loom

China GDP: Economic growth beats expectations as Trump tariffs loom  BBC

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20 h. ago Instant View: China's Q2 GDP grows 5.2% y/y, above market forecast

Instant View: China's Q2 GDP grows 5.2% y/y, above market forecast  Reuters

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20 h. ago Asia stocks rangebound as China GDP spurs limited cheer; Nvidia boosts tech

Asia stocks rangebound as China GDP spurs limited cheer; Nvidia boosts tech  Investing.com

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21 h. ago Asia stocks rangebound amid strong China GDP, tariff concerns; Nvidia boosts tech

Asia stocks rangebound amid strong China GDP, tariff concerns; Nvidia boosts tech  Investing.com

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21 h. ago Hong Kong stocks steady after China’s GDP growth exceeds expectations

Hong Kong stocks steady after China’s GDP growth exceeds expectations  South China Morning Post

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21 h. ago China Q2 GDP grows more than expected amid tariff deescalation, consumer subsidies

China Q2 GDP grows more than expected amid tariff deescalation, consumer subsidies  Investing.com

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21 h. ago Oil prices dip as traders weigh Trump’s Russia tariff warning, China Q2 GDP

Oil prices dip as traders weigh Trump’s Russia tariff warning, China Q2 GDP  Investing.com

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22 h. ago China’s GDP grows 5.2% as exports show resilience against Trump trade war

China’s GDP grows 5.2% as exports show resilience against Trump trade war  Financial Times

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34 h. ago China’s ‘energy ring’; Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. How Trump’s latest tariffs on allies, rivals could fund his ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ As the ink on US President Donald Trump’s signature “One Big Beautiful Bill” barely dried, he turned his focus back to tariffs, ending a three-month lull in global trade tensions. 2. China’s exports accelerate in June as US trade truce creates opening China’s exports recorded a...

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35 h. ago China’s monetary policy impact not yet seen, PBOC says with 5% GDP goal in mind

China’s central bank intends to carefully calibrate the intensity and pace of its “moderately loose” monetary policy implementation, taking steps to help the country’s economy grow by Beijing’s goal of around 5 per cent this year. Zou Lan, deputy governor of the People’s Bank of China, said on Monday that the agency would closely monitor and evaluate the transmission and actual effects of previously implemented measures. And any future steps would be based on domestic and international financial...

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4 d. ago Business Lookahead: US inflation reading, China's GDP figures

Business Lookahead: US inflation reading, China's GDP figures  Yahoo Finance

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4 d. ago Rubio meets Wang Yi, China’s maglev train makes debut: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Odds high of Xi-Trump meeting, Rubio says after talks with Wang Yi at Asean US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the odds for a summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this year were “high” after concluding “constructive” talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of a regional meeting. 2. ‘I cook instant...

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4 d. ago China's GDP growth set to slow, raising pressure on policymakers: Reuters poll

China's GDP growth set to slow, raising pressure on policymakers: Reuters poll  Yahoo

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5 d. ago China set to up Iran support, cyborg bee is unveiled: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China likely to strengthen backing for Iran as it looks to secure interests Beijing is likely to step up support for Tehran as it tries to secure its strategic interests in the Middle East, analysts say, amid concerns over how the recent Iran-Israel war will reverberate across the resource-rich region. 2. ‘Whatever they do is wrong’: Chinese exporters...

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6 d. ago China deflation worries, top Chinese oncologist’s death: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China denies giving Iran air defence systems after conflict with Israel China has denied transferring surface-to-air missile batteries to Iran following Israel’s attacks on the Islamic Republic last month. 2. Export ban for Taiwan firms a stern warning for separatist forces: Beijing Beijing has banned the export of dual-use items to eight Taiwan-based...

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7 d. ago East Asia faces fresh US tariffs, China rare earth curbs: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Apparently impatient Trump slaps 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea US President Donald Trump, apparently impatient with the slow progress of negotiations, on Monday slapped 25 per cent unilateral tariffs on Japan and South Korea and equal or higher import taxes on several other nations ahead of a self-imposed Wednesday deadline. 2. Rare earth dominance: why...

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8 d. ago Chinese AI scientists, Beijing’s message to Brics: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trump vows tariff boost for ‘anti-American’ policies as China urges Brics action US President Donald Trump has threatened to slam an additional 10 per cent tariffs on countries supporting what he calls “anti-American policies” after the leaders of Brics nations condemned unilateral tariffs. 2. Australia’s Albanese to address Darwin Port sale on China...

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