18 m. ago Why Trump’s Mexico military plan is a blow to Asian exporters to Americas

US President Donald Trump’s threats of military action against drug cartels in Mexico and Colombia are adding a new layer of uncertainty for Asian exporters shipping to the Americas, analysts have said, compounding the strain from higher import tariffs and already fragile supply chains. Trump has issued explicit warnings about possible strikes in both countries following a major US operation in Venezuela earlier this month, as part of an escalated regional strategy to counter drug trafficking...

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24 m. ago China Household Deposits Rise Nearly 10% in 2025 as Borrowing Weakens

China Household Deposits Rise Nearly 10% in 2025 as Borrowing Weakens  Yicai Global

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28 m. ago Opinion | Canada will regret cozying up with China to troll Trump

Opinion | Canada will regret cozying up with China to troll Trump  The Washington Post

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48 m. ago China confirms invite to join Trump’s Gaza ‘peace board’ but won’t say if will accept

China has confirmed that it received an invitation from the United States to join Donald Trump’s “board of peace for Gaza”. When asked about China’s position on the US president’s proposal on Tuesday, foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said the invitation had been received but he did not say whether Beijing would accept it. Trump has invited dozens of world leaders to join the initiative as part of his efforts to push forward his 20-point plan to resolve the conflict in Gaza. The board was...

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48 m. ago China confirms invite to Trump’s Gaza ‘peace board’ but won’t say if will join

China confirms invite to Trump’s Gaza ‘peace board’ but won’t say if will join  South China Morning Post

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78 m. ago China’s next generation of warships will be propelled by a powerful 50MW gas turbine

China is working on a powerful 50-megawatt gas turbine to propel its next generation of warships and key facilities, according to state media. The gas turbine – an advanced power generation unit – is being developed by state-owned China State Shipbuilding Corporation, Economic Daily reported on Monday. It is part of a push by Beijing to establish a self-reliant supply chain for sectors it sees as crucial to national security and China’s industrial base. Advanced gas turbine engines are on...

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78 m. ago ‘Mad to boost birth rate’: China allows retirees to claim prenatal exam costs, sparks mockery

China’s national health authorities have announced a new policy in Beijing that allows retired people to be reimbursed the cost of a prenatal examination, sparking widespread mockery online. On January 12, the online topic “Beijing pensioners’ prenatal check-up can be reimbursed” made a mainland social media platform’s trending list, attracting seven million views. According to a public announcement by the National Healthcare Security Administration, Beijing has begun allowing prenatal check-up...

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86 m. ago China receives invitation from US to join Board of Peace for Gaza: FM spokesman

China receives invitation from US to join Board of Peace for Gaza: FM spokesman  China Daily - Global Edition

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90 m. ago China Southern Power Grid's service area hits 1.7t kWh in annual power use

China Southern Power Grid's service area hits 1.7t kWh in annual power use  China Daily - Global Edition

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94 m. ago [Fact Check] Number of Foreign Medical Tourists to China Remains Small Despite the Buzz

[Fact Check] Number of Foreign Medical Tourists to China Remains Small Despite the Buzz  Yicai Global

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2 h. ago Main Developments in Competition Law and Policy 2025 – China

Main Developments in Competition Law and Policy 2025 – China  Wolters Kluwer

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2 h. ago China Receives US Invitation to Join Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace

China Receives US Invitation to Join Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace  Bloomberg.com

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3 h. ago FM spokesperson says China has received US invitation to join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’

FM spokesperson says China has received US invitation to join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’  Global Times

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4 h. ago IMF Raises China’s 2026 Economic Growth Outlook Amid Trade Truce, Policy Support

IMF Raises China’s 2026 Economic Growth Outlook Amid Trade Truce, Policy Support  Yicai Global

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4 h. ago China's economy, trade remain resilient amid global headwinds

China's economy, trade remain resilient amid global headwinds  People's Daily Online

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4 h. ago Hong Kong strives to be ‘fortress’ that safeguards digital security, I&T minister says

Hong Kong is striving to become a “fortress” that safeguards digital security, the city’s innovation and technology (I&T) minister has said, noting that cyber warfare is not just a confrontation of technologies but a “full-spectrum contest” that transcends geographical boundaries and integrates artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking at a conference organised by the Digital Policy Office at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Tuesday, Secretary for Innovation, Technology...

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4 h. ago Hong Kong strives to be ‘fortress’ that safeguards digital security: I&T chief

Hong Kong is striving to become a “fortress” that safeguards digital security, the city’s innovation and technology (I&T) minister has said, stressing that cyber warfare is not just a confrontation of technologies but a “full-spectrum contest” that transcends geographical boundaries and integrates artificial intelligence. Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong made the remarks at a conference organised by the Digital Policy Office at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition...

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4 h. ago Trump threatens 200% wine tariff to push France to join ‘Board of Peace’

US President Donald Trump said he will impose a 200 per cent tariff on French wines and champagnes, a move he claimed would push French President Emmanuel Macron to join Trump’s Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts. When asked by a reporter about Macron saying he will not join the board, Trump said: “Did he say that? Well, nobody wants him because he will be out of office very soon.” “I’ll put a 200 per cent tariff on his wines and champagnes, and he’ll join, but he...

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5 h. ago China signals global AI push as MiniMax CEO joins meeting with Premier Li Qiang

The CEO of Chinese artificial intelligence company MiniMax met Premier Li Qiang on Monday, becoming the second representative from a foundational AI model developer to meet with the national leader after Liang Wenfeng, founder of DeepSeek, a year ago. The appearance of 36-year-old Yan Junjie along with eight other leading figures from China’s business, culture and education spheres underscored the rapid ascent of the newly minted billionaire, who steered his company founded just four years ago...

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5 h. ago Canada's Carney aims to lead new global trading order less reliant on US

Canada's Carney aims to lead new global trading order less reliant on US  Reuters

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