6 h. ago ‘Age is just a number’: China grandma, 71, stars in fitness contest, shares tips

A Chinese grandmother has inspired countless netizens after winning third place in a fitness competition, following four years of rigorous training. On June 1, 71-year-old Sun Minghui, who is originally from Ma’anshan in Anhui province, central China, won the bronze medal in the mixed-gender category at the 2025 Wuhan round of the National Fitness Newcomers Quality Competition. Sun was the oldest competitor at the event. Before retiring, she worked in the cafeteria of a steel factory and...

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3 d. ago The world could be facing another 'China shock,' but it comes with a silver

The world could be facing another 'China shock,' but it comes with a silver-lining: Cooler inflation  CNBC

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3 d. ago The world could be facing another ‘China shock,’ but it comes with a silver lining

The world could be facing another ‘China shock,’ but it comes with a silver lining  CNBC

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3 d. ago EU to China: your ‘impressive rise’ must not crush our industries

The European Union’s trade chief Maros Sefcovic has warned China that its “impressive rise must not come at the expense of the European economy” as the bloc continues to push for Beijing to loosen export controls on rare earths and act on trade diversion. Speaking in Brussels on Thursday, two days after meeting Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao, Sefcovic stated that “China has a responsibility to match its support for multilateralism with full respect for the rules meant to ensure fairness...

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6 d. ago Hong Kong Airlines to open routes to Urumqi, Melbourne after resolving debt woes

Hong Kong Airlines will launch flights to Urumqi in far western China in August and to Melbourne later, after making an ambitious comeback from a debt crisis three years ago and recording a 60 per cent year-on-year rise in passenger numbers in 2024. In an exclusive interview with the Post, airline president Jeff Sun Jianfeng said the airline, once struggling with losses and debts, had returned to profitability in 2023 after Hong Kong opened up to post-Covid international travel. He also noted...

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7 d. ago More attention coming to China advancements in AI, humanoid tech: Morgan Stanley

China’s advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and humanoid technology will continue to capture the imaginations of investors as the world turns its focus to the region, according to Morgan Stanley’s director of pan-Asia research. “The DeepSeek announcement has shifted the fundamental discussion about China to technological innovation,” said Magdalena Stoklosa in an interview last month. “This theme is multi-year and incredibly important.” Her team identified technological diffusion and...

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7 d. ago Exclusive | More attention coming to China advancements in AI, humanoid tech: Morgan Stanley

Exclusive | More attention coming to China advancements in AI, humanoid tech: Morgan Stanley  South China Morning Post

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1 week ago China ‘goddess’ actress returns in crime thriller, captivating Cannes audiences

Chinese actress Gao Yuanyuan has made a notable comeback to the media spotlight with her new Hong Kong film, Sons of the Neon Night, which recently premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. After marrying Taiwanese-Canadian actor Mark Chao in 2014 and welcoming a daughter in 2019, Gao significantly reduced her public exposure, making her return to showbiz especially stunning for fans who observed that she seemed to have not aged at all. Sons of the Neon Night, a Hong Kong dystopian crime thriller,...

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1 week ago Outshone By China, Can Europe Make A Solar Comeback Before It’s Too Late?

Outshone By China, Can Europe Make A Solar Comeback Before It’s Too Late?  Forbes

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1 week ago Musk’s ’24/7′ return to Tesla and business world comes as competition intensifies in China

Musk’s ’24/7′ return to Tesla and business world comes as competition intensifies in China  MarketWatch

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1 week ago Time for China’s belt and road partners to pony up as debt comes due: think tank

Time for China’s belt and road partners to pony up as debt comes due: think tank  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago China cuts key mortgage rate to spur property market. Is a rebound in sight?

Cuts come amid Beijing’s broader efforts to revive China’s real estate sector, which has been a persistent drag on the economy.

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2 w. ago Hyundai is making a comeback in China and this new EV might just seal the deal

Hyundai is making a comeback in China and this new EV might just seal the deal  Electrek

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2 w. ago Chinese luxury automaker Seres comes from behind to overtake BMW, Mercedes in China

Chinese luxury automaker Seres comes from behind to overtake BMW, Mercedes in China  Automotive News

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3 w. ago China’s Luxury Car Brand That’s Come From Behind to Overtake BMW

China’s Luxury Car Brand That’s Come From Behind to Overtake BMW  Bloomberg.com

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3 w. ago America And China Come To A Trade Agreement, But Cars Will Only Go In One Direction

America And China Come To A Trade Agreement, But Cars Will Only Go In One Direction  CarBuzz

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3 w. ago Exhibition | Li Shurui, 'Something Comes from Nothing' at White Space, Shunyi, Beijing, China

Exhibition | Li Shurui, 'Something Comes from Nothing' at White Space, Shunyi, Beijing, China  Ocula

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3 w. ago China’s trade stand pays off but more clashes with US to come, analysts warn

Beijing should not harbour any illusions after early win, with sticking points and structural issues still to deal with.

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3 w. ago China’s trade stance pays off but more clashes with US to come, analysts warn

China’s trade stance pays off but more clashes with US to come, analysts warn  South China Morning Post

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3 w. ago From dishes to dresses, the household items most likely to come from China

From dishes to dresses, the household items most likely to come from China  USA Today

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