41 m. ago Why France is toasting China’s new tariff on European brandy

China’s new anti-dumping duty targeting European brandy unexpectedly became the toast of France over the weekend, after Beijing granted exemptions to a string of French cognac makers. The cordial reaction in Paris came as a surprise to many analysts, who had initially predicted that China’s decision to impose the tariff might further raise tensions with the European Union and sour preparations for an upcoming leaders’ summit in Beijing. But French leaders ended up hailing the ruling as a...

Economics

2 h. ago Letters from readers: Hobbies, climate change and a trip to Beijing, China

Letters from readers: Hobbies, climate change and a trip to Beijing, China  South China Morning Post

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3 h. ago Subdued Growth No Barrier To Beijing UBOX Online Technology Corp. (HKG:2429) With Shares Advancing 26%

Subdued Growth No Barrier To Beijing UBOX Online Technology Corp. (HKG:2429) With Shares Advancing 26%  simplywall.st

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3 h. ago Hong Kong manufacturers brace for higher costs as end of trade truce looms

A recent surge in Hong Kong’s exports masks a grim reality for frontline manufacturers, with some facing a sharp drop-off in new orders and bracing for renewed pressure on costs as a 90-day tariff truce between Washington and Beijing ends on Tuesday. Bryant Chan Wan-sing, president of toymaker the Wynnewood Corporation, said the sharp increase in orders during the truce was essentially a reinstatement of ones put on hold or cancelled when tariffs were introduced on US President Donald Trump’s...

Economics

3 h. ago Fake it ‘til you make it? Inside Southeast Asia’s booming counterfeit economy

Persistence is the lifeblood of the counterfeit trade – an attribute Rahul* has in spades. On the bustling, neon-lit streets of Bangkok, the thirty-something from India hawks imitation Rolex watches with a practised ease. “This is nearly as good as the real one,” he says, grinning, before melting into the crowd, a bag of replica Swiss timepieces slung over his shoulder. His trade is illegal, yet it flourishes out in the open – a mere ripple in Southeast Asia’s ocean of counterfeit goods. Now,...

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9 h. ago China will not allow external interference in Dalai Lama's reincarnation process, Beijing's envoy to Delhi says

China will not allow external interference in Dalai Lama's reincarnation process, Beijing's envoy to Delhi says  Deccan Herald

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11 h. ago Chinese President Xi Jinping skips BRICS summit for first time. Here’s why it matters

Chinese President Xi Jinping skips BRICS summit for first time. Here’s why it matters  The Indian Express

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12 h. ago China's horrifying rush to buy key resources as Beijing spends £7.7bn in string of deals

China's horrifying rush to buy key resources as Beijing spends £7.7bn in string of deals  Daily Express

Economics

12 h. ago Beijing disinformation targeted French Rafale jets to boost sales of China

Beijing disinformation targeted French Rafale jets to boost sales of China-made planes, intel says  Yahoo

Events

14 h. ago Experience a day in Beijing immersed in India's yoga and cuisine

Experience a day in Beijing immersed in India's yoga and cuisine  news.cgtn.com

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14 h. ago What’s in a name? Why aircraft carrier is called Shandong and has number 17

China’s first domestically built aircraft carrier, the Shandong, arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday for a five-day port call, sparking excitement and lively discussions about its name and hull number. The carrier welcomed the public aboard for the first time, with 2,000 fortunate Hong Kong residents securing tickets in less than a minute during the weekend to mark the 28th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese sovereignty. Below, the Post unpacks the stories behind vessel numbers and...

Transport

15 h. ago Ukraine’s Win Is China’s Loss! Why Beijing Is The Biggest Roadblock Towards Russia

Ukraine’s Win Is China’s Loss! Why Beijing Is The Biggest Roadblock Towards Russia-Ukraine Peace? OPED  EurAsian Times

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15 h. ago Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday: Did Washington Just Nudge Beijing With Its Wishes?

Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday: Did Washington Just Nudge Beijing With Its Wishes?  Times Now

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15 h. ago ‘Cool’ officers on Chinese aircraft carrier impress Hong Kong visitors

Naval officers on China’s first domestically built aircraft carrier, the Shandong, were popular photo subjects for Hong Kong residents enjoying a rare opportunity to sing and dance with them on the second and final day of the warship’s public opening on Sunday. Visitors queued up to capture on camera the sheer scale of the 70,000-tonne carrier, with its distinctive “ski jump” ramp, fighter jets, likely to be J-15s, and helicopters, and to seize the chance to meet and interact with officers. “The...

Society

15 h. ago Chinese naval officers praise Hong Kong visitors – and feeling is mutual

Naval officers on Chinese warships visiting Hong Kong have praised residents touring their vessels for their behaviour and warmth, while revealing that they had enjoyed some local delicacies in neighbourhood cafes and were impressed by the city’s beauty and prosperity. The officers proved to be popular photo subjects for residents enjoying a rare opportunity to sing and dance with them on the second and final day of the Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong’s public opening on Sunday. The fleet,...

Events

15 h. ago ‘Beijing will stop at nothing to stall Bharat’: Investor slams Foxconn pullout as wake

‘Beijing will stop at nothing to stall Bharat’: Investor slams Foxconn pullout as wake-up call  HinduPost

Economics

17 h. ago Beijing assimilates Tibetans with a carrot and stick approach – Sinologist

Beijing assimilates Tibetans with a carrot and stick approach – Sinologist  news.liga.net

Transport

17 h. ago Opinion | Beijing wants America to depend on China. Here’s how to fight back.

Opinion | Beijing wants America to depend on China. Here’s how to fight back.  The Washington Post

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17 h. ago Inside China and Tanzania’s ‘very special’ ties – found nowhere else in Africa

Over the past two decades, China has considerably broadened its military and security diplomacy throughout Africa, establishing ties with 53 countries, excluding eSwatini. Observers say that of those countries, Tanzania stands out as an exceptionally strong and enduring military partner for Beijing, with more than 90 per cent of its military arms from China. According to a study released last month by the Africa Centre for Strategic Studies, Tanzania has “a very special relationship” with the...

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17 h. ago China Back In Picture Amid Buzz Over Next Dalai Lama, Beijing Asserts 'Right To Find Successor'?

China Back In Picture Amid Buzz Over Next Dalai Lama, Beijing Asserts 'Right To Find Successor'?  Times Now

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