32 h. ago China drives over 30% of global manufacturing growth during 2021

China drives over 30% of global manufacturing growth during 2021-2025  chinadailyasia.com

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60 h. ago The tariff trap: Why America’s protectionist gambit only tightens China’s grip on global manufacturing

The tariff trap: Why America’s protectionist gambit only tightens China’s grip on global manufacturing  Yahoo News Malaysia

Economics

61 h. ago Editorial | Listed firms’ profits show China’s economic recovery is on track

Editorial | Listed firms’ profits show China’s economic recovery is on track  South China Morning Post

Economics

3 d. ago China dad donates liver part to save baby girl, recovers at home to save money

A young Chinese father has moved countless people online after he donated part of his liver to save his baby daughter. The father, surnamed Shen, then doubled down on his loving and selfless act by staying at home in his rented flat and changing his own bandages post-surgery to cut costs. Shen and his wife, surnamed Tao, who were both born after 2000, married in 2024 in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, in southeastern China. They soon welcomed a daughter, Yiyi, who developed persistent jaundice after...

Society

3 d. ago China’s Steady Recovery Provides Anchor for Global Supply Chains

China’s Steady Recovery Provides Anchor for Global Supply Chains  AzerNews

Politics

4 d. ago Global manufacturing PMI nears 50% as Asia drives recovery, China’s economy shows resilience: industry federation

Global manufacturing PMI nears 50% as Asia drives recovery, China’s economy shows resilience: industry federation  Global Times

Economics

5 d. ago ‘Better than being killed’: Japan’s women turn to pepper spray – at legal risk

As dusk falls across Japan’s cities, a sense of unease falls upon many women on their journeys home. Reports of brutal femicides have struck a deep chord, fuelling a surge in the purchase of self-defence items – even as legal experts warn that arming oneself may come at a cost. The recent killing of Megumi Katayama, 24, who was stabbed multiple times by a stranger in a Kobe residential lift last month, has stoked public concern. Social media platforms buzzed with messages urging women to take...

Events

5 d. ago Citi’s Asia private bank ramps up hiring as capital inflows drive regional rally

Citigroup’s Asia private bank has hired 10 per cent more advisers this year as strong capital inflows have sparked rallies in Hong Kong and other markets in the region, its Hong Kong head said. In an interview on Wednesday, Horace Yip Chi-ho said a growing number of wealthy clients wanted to take advantage of the rallies and were interested in alternative investments like hedge funds and private equity. “We needed to hire more people as we have seen a growing business this year in Asia,...

Economics

7 d. ago More Chinese went to cinemas this summer, but filmmakers still face challenges

China’s film market showed signs of recovery this summer, but industry insiders said it was still grappling with challenges. By the end of last month, this year’s domestic box office totalled 39.23 billion yuan (US$5.5 billion), according to the China Film Administration, with over 900 million film-goers. The summer season generated 11.96 billion yuan in box office revenue, up 2.76 per cent year on year but well down on the 20.62 billion yuan record set in 2023 and the pre-pandemic levels of...

Culture

9 d. ago Trip.com Hits ‘25 Nasdaq High As China Travel Recovery Lifts Profit

Trip.com Hits ‘25 Nasdaq High As China Travel Recovery Lifts Profit  Forbes

Events

1 week ago China’s leading private firms strike gold in overseas markets: survey

While many of China’s companies suffered last year amid soft domestic demand and an uncertain environment for international trade, the country’s leading private enterprises reported a double-digit increase in their overseas revenue according to a recent survey. As ranked by the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce – a state-adjacent chamber of commerce that functions as a channel between government and private business – the country’s 500 largest private firms generated a combined...

Economics

1 week ago Pernod Ricard lifts hopes for recovery after hit from US, China

Pernod Ricard lifts hopes for recovery after hit from US, China  Reuters

Events

2 w. ago CR Land, Sunac post better interim results in signs of property recovery

China’s embattled property market is showing signs of a tentative recovery, as some developers posted stronger earnings and reduced losses, supported by government stimulus measures and recovering consumption. China Resources Land’s first-half net profit increased by 16.2 per cent from last year to 11.9 billion yuan (US$1.66 billion), according to the state-owned developer’s statement on Wednesday. Sales rose 20 per cent to 94.9 billion yuan. Sunac, one of China’s largest privately owned...

Politics

2 w. ago Trump’s 200% rare earth tariff threat proof of China’s leverage: analysts

Revived threats of tariff increases from US President Donald Trump over China’s supply of rare earth elements highlight the minerals’ importance in global manufacturing, analysts said – and show Beijing its dominance in this area remains a potent source of leverage in trade negotiations. China will face “200 per cent tariffs, or something” unless it continues to ensure shipments of permanent magnets containing the minerals will reach the US, Trump said during a meeting with South Korean...

Politics

2 w. ago Hong Kong can find its niche in Greater Bay Area climate resilience

The Greater Bay Area development zone is one of the most economically dynamic regions in the world. With a population of over 86 million and a gross domestic product of around US$2 trillion, it connects global manufacturing hubs, financial centres, technology clusters and tourism destinations. As Hong Kong, Macau and Guangdong province become more integrated, they are also becoming more exposed to shared risks from extreme weather events. A disruption in one jurisdiction can quickly cascade...

Politics

2 w. ago Malaysia’s new weapon in war against corruption: comic books for preschoolers

Malaysian children as young as four will be given comics on the evils of corruption, as the country’s anti-corruption commission turns to live-streamed court cases, films of scandals and other media outreach to expunge a scourge that is rooted deep in the nation’s society and politics. Corruption dogs the reputation of the Southeast Asian nation, which has seen a succession of former prime ministers implicated in the theft of public funds running into billions of dollars. Perhaps the most...

Events

3 w. ago In Indonesia, property tax protests test Prabowo’s austerity drive

A wave of protests throughout Indonesia has become one of the most visible tests of President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, with residents railing against steep property tax increases that analysts have linked to budget cuts in Jakarta and heavy-handed local officials. The largest of these protests involved thousands of residents of Pati, a town in Central Java, who took to the streets on August 13 to protest against a decision by Sudewo, their regent, that increased the urban and rural...

Events

3 w. ago Foxconn shifts focus away from iPhones as AI servers drive growth

Taiwan’s Foxconn, which rose to become a global tech manufacturing juggernaut by assembling millions of iPhones, can now say its main business is no longer Apple as it takes advantage of the artificial intelligence boom to diversify its income. Its revenue from making AI servers and other cloud and networking products, including for major customer Nvidia, surpassed smart consumer products such as iPhones for the first time in the second quarter, marking the culmination of a shift that began...

Politics

4 w. ago Exotic plant industry; Australia, India unite on rare earths: 7 Asia highlights

We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Grab halts Mandarin driver trial in Malaysia after backlash, government warning 2. Malaysia orders Zara’s body to be exhumed amid protests over student’s death 3. India and Australia unite to challenge China’s rare earth reign 4. Did US missiles in Philippines trigger...

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4 w. ago Singapore’s S$1 million public flats, Philippine Senate vote: 7 Asia highlights

We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Grab halts Mandarin driver trial in Malaysia after backlash, government warning 2. Malaysia orders Zara’s body to be exhumed amid protests over student’s death 3. India and Australia unite to challenge China’s rare earth reign 4. Did US missiles in Philippines trigger...

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