3 d. ago China says it will remove all tariffs on African exports to boost trade

China says it will remove all tariffs on African exports to boost trade  Reuters

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4 d. ago Major Pakistan defense boost as China military ties deepen and India tensions soar

Major Pakistan defense boost as China military ties deepen and India tensions soar  Newsweek

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5 d. ago GoPro rival Insta360 eyes global expansion after strong Shanghai IPO

Insta360, the Chinese action camera maker challenging GoPro, surged 285 per cent in its trading debut on Shanghai’s Star Market after raising 1.9 billion yuan (US$264.5 million) in the city’s largest initial public offering (IPO) in 17 months. Max Richter, who co-founded the company with 34-year-old Chinese entrepreneur Liu Jingkang in 2015, said Insta360 is “committed to expanding [its] global presence and elevating brand influence to boost [its] market share worldwide”. He identified China,...

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5 d. ago A quantum leap: Chinese institute begins photonic chip production

An institute affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University has commenced production of photonic chips, marking a milestone in China’s semiconductor sector and providing a boost to the country’s quantum computing capabilities in spite of increased US export controls. The Chip Hub for Integrated Photonics Xplore (CHIPX), located in Wuxi in eastern Jiangsu province, now produces 6-inch thin-film lithium niobate photonic chip wafers, according to local authorities. The development underscores...

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5 d. ago Hong Kong football fans flock to Kai Tak Sports Park for historic India match

Hundreds of eager Hong Kong football fans flocked to Kai Tak Sports Park hours before the historic and sell-out AFC Asian Cup qualifier against India on Tuesday evening. Tickets for the highly anticipated first match at the new 50,000-seat stadium were sold out well ahead of time, with fans spotted queuing up at Kai Tak Mall for jerseys and official merchandise. The match, which kicks off at 8pm, will mark the first time the Hong Kong team has played an international match at its new home ground...

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6 d. ago China Taps $1.5 Trillion Fund to Boost Housing Market Support

China Taps $1.5 Trillion Fund to Boost Housing Market Support  Bloomberg

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9 d. ago How ‘crazy guys’ of Hong Kong football fan club Chi Sin Lo get their kicks

Ahead of the Hong Kong football team’s first match at the newly minted 50,000-seat main stadium in Kai Tak Sports Park against India in an AFC Asian Cup qualifier on June 10, some fans are gearing up to support the home squad with rapturous cheering. One such fan is loudspeaker-wielding Chester Cheung, who for years led the chanting of supporters whenever the Hong Kong team played. He is part of a dedicated fan group, Hong Kong Chi Sin Lo, a Cantonese expression that translates to “crazy...

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1 week ago Indonesia beat China to boost World Cup hopes in AFC qualifying

Indonesia beat China to boost World Cup hopes in AFC qualifying  Al Jazeera

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1 week ago Beijing Guoan head coach hopes Chinese players to show best in World Cup qualifiers

Beijing Guoan head coach hopes Chinese players to show best in World Cup qualifiers  China.org.cn

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1 week ago China Drafts Rules for Driver Assistance Systems to Boost Safety

China Drafts Rules for Driver Assistance Systems to Boost Safety  Bloomberg

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1 week ago Tesla's Model 3, Model Y make list of China's campaign to boost rural EV sales

Tesla's Model 3, Model Y make list of China's campaign to boost rural EV sales  Reuters

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2 w. ago China adds aerial refuelling to pilot training in move to boost combat readiness

China’s air force has introduced aerial refuelling to its pilot training programme as the People’s Liberation Army tries to step up combat readiness and long-range capabilities. The move was highlighted in a report by state broadcaster CCTV on Friday that included footage from a PLA training video. It showed instructors from the PLA Air Force’s Shijiazhuang Flight Academy piloting two J-10 fighter jets in a refuelling drill, supported by a YU-20 tanker. The J-10 – seen as China’s answer to the...

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2 w. ago Pentagon chief warns of imminent China threat, pushes Asian allies to boost defence spending

Pentagon chief warns of imminent China threat, pushes Asian allies to boost defence spending  Reuters

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2 w. ago Pentagon chief says ready to 'fight and win' against China, urges Asian allies to boost defense spending

Pentagon chief says ready to 'fight and win' against China, urges Asian allies to boost defense spending  CNBC

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2 w. ago US calls for Asia allies to boost defenses in face of China’s ‘imminent’ threat, Hegseth tells top defense forum

US calls for Asia allies to boost defenses in face of China’s ‘imminent’ threat, Hegseth tells top defense forum  CNN

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2 w. ago China Steps Up Cloud Seeding to Boost Rain in Dry Wheat Regions

China Steps Up Cloud Seeding to Boost Rain in Dry Wheat Regions  Bloomberg.com

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2 w. ago Xi wants to boost China's advance manufacturing prowess — and Trump may not like it

Xi wants to boost China's advance manufacturing prowess — and Trump may not like it  CNBC

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2 w. ago Xi wants to boost China's advanced manufacturing prowess — and Trump may not like it

Xi wants to boost China's advanced manufacturing prowess — and Trump may not like it  CNBC

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2 w. ago Xi wants to boost China's advanced manufacturing prowess. Trump may not like it

Xi wants to boost China's advanced manufacturing prowess. Trump may not like it  CNBC

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2 w. ago China Turns to Consumers to Boost Growth, but Households Are Wary

China Turns to Consumers to Boost Growth, but Households Are Wary  WSJ

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