18 h. ago Global views of China and Xi improve, while they decline about the US and Trump, survey says

Global views of China and Xi improve, while they decline about the US and Trump, survey says  AP News

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30 h. ago Congress latches on to Jaishankar's 'improved ties with Beijing' remark, wants debate on China in Parliament

Congress latches on to Jaishankar's 'improved ties with Beijing' remark, wants debate on China in Parliament  Deccan Herald

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9 d. ago China releases plan to improve rural workers’ skills, CCTV reports By Reuters

China releases plan to improve rural workers’ skills, CCTV reports By Reuters  Investing.com

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9 d. ago China releases plan to improve rural workers' skills, CCTV reports

China releases plan to improve rural workers' skills, CCTV reports  Reuters

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1 week ago KFC, Pizza Hut operator Yum China adopts AI to spur efficiency, profitability

Yum China Holdings, the operator of KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants in mainland China, will further embrace artificial intelligence (AI) to improve operating efficiency and profitability and allow its store managers to focus on customer service. The firm, which introduced its Q-Smart AI-powered assistant in June, was expected to help reduce waste, improve quality and save labour costs, chief technology officer (CTO) Leila Zhang said in an interview. The AI-powered system could help with staff...

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2 w. ago China’s Private Factory Reading Improves After Trump Trade Truce

China’s Private Factory Reading Improves After Trump Trade Truce  Bloomberg.com

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2 w. ago Global strategists, scholars to exchange views on world peace at major forum in Beijing

Global strategists, scholars to exchange views on world peace at major forum in Beijing  Xinhua

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2 w. ago As business outlook improves, is China retaining more of its wealthy elite?

The number of wealthy mainland Chinese choosing to emigrate is projected to drop to a 10-year low this year thanks to the country’s improved business environment and its growing appeal to tech entrepreneurs, according to a report by a London-based advisory firm. Henley & Partners’ annual wealth migration report also said that Hong Kong is starting to see steady inflows of millionaire migrants from the rest of Asia, with an anticipated net inflow of 800 this year, including many executives from...

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3 w. ago China, India agree to keep working on improving ties in high

China and India affirmed their commitment to improving bilateral ties and maintaining border peace in a meeting on Monday between Shri Ajit Doval, the Indian national security adviser, and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing. Wang said bilateral relations had achieved some positive progress and it was essential for both sides to further enhance communication, build mutual trust, and work towards resolving practical issues, according to a readout from the Chinese foreign ministry. He...

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3 w. ago ‘Partners, not rivals’: China, India agree to boost ties as top officials meet

China and India affirmed their commitment to improving bilateral ties and maintaining border peace in a meeting in Beijing on Monday between Ajit Doval, the Indian national security adviser, and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Wang said there had been some progress in bilateral relations and it was essential for both sides to further improve communication, build mutual trust, and work towards resolving practical issues, according to a Chinese foreign ministry statement. He called on both sides...

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3 w. ago Focus on how to improve Hong Kong, fencing star Vivian Kong tells youngsters

Focus on what you can do to improve Hong Kong and mainland China instead of their shortcomings, Olympic gold medallist Vivian Kong Man-wai has told the city’s youngsters. The fencing star also urged young Hongkongers on Saturday to understand their identity, as she shared her experience of studying international relations at Stanford University in the US during a forum commemorating the fifth anniversary of the Beijing-imposed national security law. “My biggest takeaway is that Americans do not...

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last month ‘Uncertain future’ for US, Hong Kong MTR’s allure: 5 weekend reads

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Setting sun’: on Trump’s parade day, Chinese media see a US in decline 2. Why are mainland Chinese tourists posing in front of MTR stations in Hong Kong? 3. China’s extreme heat shield breaks thermal limit on hypersonic flight 4. After the ceasefire, leaders of India and Pakistan seek cover...

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last month China’s Consumption Unexpectedly Improved in Relief From Tariffs

China’s Consumption Unexpectedly Improved in Relief From Tariffs  Bloomberg

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