35 y. ago State Visit to the People's Republic of China by HM King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV and Queen Halaevalu Mata‘aho

State Visit to the People's Republic of China by HM King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV and Queen Halaevalu Mata‘aho  Matangi Tonga

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80 m. ago Hong Kong stocks fall on worries about China’s deflationary pressure

Hong Kong stocks fell by the most in nearly three weeks as China’s deflationary trend became more entrenched, deepening concerns about the nation’s growth prospects. The Hang Seng Index dropped 0.8 per cent to 23,943.42 at 10.13am local time on Wednesday and the Hang Seng Tech Index retreated 1.3 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index climbed 0.2 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index added 0.3 per cent. Henderson Land Development slumped 8.3 per cent to HK$26 after raising HK$8 billion...

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1 hour ago In show of unity against Trump, Brazil and India vow to triple trade flows

As US President Donald Trump revved up his tariff threat against Brics, Brazil and India responded with a show of unity as they vowed to triple bilateral trade during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Brasilia on Tuesday. Describing the US dollar as the “king”, Trump on Tuesday claimed that Brics was set up to hurt the US and “degenerate” the dollar. He added that Brics nations, including India and Brazil, would “have to pay 10 per cent if they’re in Brics”. “If they want to...

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2 h. ago China Consumer Prices Rise Modestly for First Time Since January

China Consumer Prices Rise Modestly for First Time Since January  Bloomberg.com

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2 h. ago 5 stocks gain in Hong Kong trading debut as bull market rages on

Hong Kong’s stock exchange had its busiest day of the year for new listings on Wednesday as five mainland Chinese companies made their debuts, cementing the city’s position atop the global ranking for initial public offerings (IPO). Wuhan Dazhong Dental Medical (2651) was the biggest winner of the day when its shares jumped 20 per cent at the open to HK$24, from its IPO price of HK$20. The shares of Apple supplier Lens Technology (6613) began trading at HK$18.88, a premium of 3.8 per cent from...

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2 h. ago China CPI inflation rises marginally in June, PPI shrinks for 33rd month

China CPI inflation rises marginally in June, PPI shrinks for 33rd month  Investing.com

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2 h. ago China’s producer prices fall 3.6% in June, biggest drop in nearly two years as deflation deepens

China’s producer prices fall 3.6% in June, biggest drop in nearly two years as deflation deepens  CNBC

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2 h. ago Breaking | China’s consumer prices rise in June, but deflation worries persist

Breaking | China’s consumer prices rise in June, but deflation worries persist  South China Morning Post

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2 h. ago Hong Kong uniquely placed to help fill global public goods gap left by US

USAID, long one of the foremost tools of US soft power, ended its six decades as an independent agency on July 1, with no details on how it had been reviewed disclosed. Meanwhile, the China-initiated International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed), made a high-profile debut in Hong Kong in May. Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the inauguration and stressed looking for ways to resolve issues “so as to lend our thoughts to countries seeking to resolve problems or disagreements with others”. This...

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2 h. ago Developing | Taiwan aerospace, shipbuilding hit by Beijing export ban

Developing | Taiwan aerospace, shipbuilding hit by Beijing export ban  South China Morning Post

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2 h. ago Top Chinese oncologist and director of Jilin Cancer Hospital, Cheng Ying, dies

A top Chinese oncologist and physician-scientist, Cheng Ying, has died suddenly aged 62, according to multiple sources. There has been no official statement about the doctor’s death, and the cause of death is not known. Cheng was director of the Jilin Cancer Hospital and according to their outpatient records, she last appeared at the specialist team clinic she led on the morning of July 2. Subsequently, her appointment schedule was removed from the hospital’s outpatient information sheet, and...

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2 h. ago Chinese girl, 7, develops swimming passion, gets core strength training from dad

A seven-year-old Chinese girl caused amazement with her exceptional passion for sport and the core strength she has developed from professional training. The girl from Qingyuan, southern China’s Guangdong province, is nicknamed Xiaoqilin. Videos of her performing difficult training tasks with agility at home, which show off the muscular strength she has built up in her abs and legs, have gone viral on social media. Xiaoqilin’s mother, surnamed Guo, said her daughter began training at home with...

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3 h. ago I'm an American who moved to China. After 7 years, I run a profitable startup and make friends through badminton.

I'm an American who moved to China. After 7 years, I run a profitable startup and make friends through badminton.  Business Insider

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3 h. ago China’s Gig Economy Booms as Blistering Heat Leaves Workers Exposed

China’s Gig Economy Booms as Blistering Heat Leaves Workers Exposed  Bloomberg.com

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4 h. ago China spins up offshore wind energy as Beijing promotes marine economy

China has ramped up offshore wind energy development, as the form of renewable energy aligns with Beijing’s goals of carbon neutrality, energy security and developing the marine economy to boost economic growth. China added more than 4.4 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind capacity in the first six months of the year, the same amount it added in all of 2024, according to a report by the non-profit Global Energy Monitor (GEM) on Wednesday. The report said the country was expected to add at least 9GW...

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4 h. ago Suspected contractor for China’s Hafnium group arrested in in Italy

Suspected contractor for China’s Hafnium group arrested in in Italy  Cybersecurity Dive

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5 h. ago World discus champ Tausaga, back in SD after China, Europe tours, eyes Tokyo title

World discus champ Tausaga, back in SD after China, Europe tours, eyes Tokyo title  Times of San Diego

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5 h. ago China told its officials to tighten their belts. Did they go a notch too far?

This is the first story in a three-part series exploring the domestic economic challenges China faces as it navigates an unprecedented trade war with the United States. In this piece, we explore Beijing’s drive to rein in wasteful government spending – and its unintended consequences. Wang, a civil servant from a small town in northeastern China, is too scared to go to restaurants these days. He even skipped his niece’s wedding due to his fear of being seen at a banquet. An avid foodie, the...

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5 h. ago China tried to cut lavish spending. Now some officials fear ordering coffee

This is the first story in a three-part series exploring the domestic economic challenges China faces as it navigates an unprecedented trade war with the United States. In this piece, we explore Beijing’s drive to rein in wasteful government spending – and its unintended consequences. Wang, a civil servant from a small town in northeastern China, is too scared to go to restaurants these days. He even skipped his niece’s wedding due to his fear of being seen at a banquet. An avid foodie, the...

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5 h. ago Stow businessman sentenced to over 5 years in prison for smuggling and selling knock

Stow businessman sentenced to over 5 years in prison for smuggling and selling knock-off body armor from China  WKYC

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