13 h. ago China expands classified geostationary satellite series with Long March 5 launch

China expands classified geostationary satellite series with Long March 5 launch  SpaceNews

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29 h. ago Hilton to launch new brands in China as it seeks to expand presence to more than 300 cities

Global hotel chain operator Hilton plans to introduce new brands to mainland China, aiming to meet evolving lifestyle demands amid its rapid expansion in the world’s second-largest economy. Qian Jin, president of Hilton Greater China and Mongolia, said in an interview this week that the US hospitality group remained bullish on the mainland’s market, where Gen Z consumers and millennials’ pursuit of cultural and personal enrichment created a new growth engine for international hotel brands. “From...

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29 h. ago Hilton to launch new brands in China, eyes presence in 320 cities

Global hotel chain operator Hilton plans to introduce new brands to mainland China, aiming to meet evolving lifestyle demands amid its rapid expansion in the world’s second-largest economy. Qian Jin, president of Hilton Greater China and Mongolia, said in an interview this week that the US hospitality group remained bullish on the mainland’s market, where Gen Z consumers and millennials’ pursuit of cultural and personal enrichment created a new growth engine for international hotel brands. “From...

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29 h. ago Hilton to prioritise luxury in China, eyes presence in 320 destinations

Global hotel chain operator Hilton plans to double down on brands that can meet evolving lifestyle demands and offer luxury experiences in mainland China, reinforcing its rapid expansion in the world’s second-largest economy. Qian Jin, president of Hilton Greater China and Mongolia, said in an interview this week that the US hospitality group remained bullish on the mainland’s market, where Gen Z consumers and millennials’ pursuit of cultural and personal enrichment created a new growth engine...

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47 h. ago Hyatt and Homeinns Hotel Group Expand Strategic Relationship With Plans to Bring Hyatt Studios Brand to China

Hyatt and Homeinns Hotel Group Expand Strategic Relationship With Plans to Bring Hyatt Studios Brand to China  Hyatt Newsroom

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47 h. ago Trade in Central Asia: China Deepens Influence, Europe Expands Presence, Region Seeks New Markets

Trade in Central Asia: China Deepens Influence, Europe Expands Presence, Region Seeks New Markets  The Times Of Central Asia

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57 h. ago Can Trump’s pragmatism override China hawks to keep ties from rupture?

China’s rocky trade relationship with the United States was on full display this month as US President Donald Trump threatened to impose additional tariffs on Chinese imports. Separately, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent denounced China’s move to expand curbs on rare earth exports, calling it “a sign of how weak their economy is”. He also described Li Chenggang, one of China’s trade negotiators, as “pretty unhinged and very aggressive”. Trade ties between the rival powers remain fraught, even...

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4 d. ago Goldman says investors should back China firms expanding overseas despite tariff risks

Goldman says investors should back China firms expanding overseas despite tariff risks  South China Morning Post

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4 d. ago China Home Prices Drop Faster Even as Top Cities Expand Support

China Home Prices Drop Faster Even as Top Cities Expand Support  Bloomberg.com

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6 d. ago China’s Expanding Shopping Tourism: How Cities like Beijing, Hainan, and Shenzhen Are Drawing Global Shoppers with Tax Breaks and Tech Deals

China’s Expanding Shopping Tourism: How Cities like Beijing, Hainan, and Shenzhen Are Drawing Global Shoppers with Tax Breaks and Tech Deals  Travel And Tour World

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7 d. ago China Expands Export Control on Rare Earth Minerals and More

China Expands Export Control on Rare Earth Minerals and More  The National Law Review

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7 d. ago Alibaba banks on AI to boost Singles’ Day sales on Taobao, Tmall

Alibaba Group Holding is taking advantage of artificial intelligence to turn its online marketplace into a “comprehensive consumption platform”, as the e-commerce giant regains momentum in an extremely competitive market. The company kicked off its annual Singles’ Day event – the world’s largest shopping festival – on Wednesday, riding on the back of strong growth in online shopping and on-demand delivery. Taobao and Tmall, Alibaba’s two domestic e-commerce platforms, are offering 50 billion...

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1 week ago US trade envoy says China ‘deferred’ when US tried to discuss export controls

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Sunday that the US reached out to China for a phone call following an announcement that it was expanding its rare earths export controls but Beijing deferred. “I can tell you that we were not notified, and quickly, as soon as we found out from public sources, we reached out to the Chinese to have a phone call, and they deferred,” Greer told Fox News’ Sunday Briefing, while calling China’s move “a power grab”. US President Donald Trump responded on...

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1 week ago How US Gulf partnerships could thwart China’s AI leadership plans

In a global first, China has launched a cutting-edge commercial underwater data centre in Hainan. The facility has the potential to upgrade digital service offerings, increase Beijing’s share of global internet traffic and serve as a magnet for foreign direct investment from global technology giants. To make progress, China must find a competitive edge, given the fast-expanding infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates and the United States, where rivals in the artificial intelligence (AI) race...

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1 week ago Ucore Comments on China's Expanded Rare Earth Export Controls

Ucore Comments on China's Expanded Rare Earth Export Controls  Newsfile

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1 week ago US turns to Finland to close Arctic ‘icebreaker gap’ as Russia, China expand polar presence

US turns to Finland to close Arctic ‘icebreaker gap’ as Russia, China expand polar presence  Fox News

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1 week ago ‘Peaky Blinders’ Dance Production Heads to China as ROYO Expands Asian Footprint

‘Peaky Blinders’ Dance Production Heads to China as ROYO Expands Asian Footprint  Variety

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1 week ago From Roads to Reform: China and Pakistan’s Expanding Economic Alliance

From Roads to Reform: China and Pakistan’s Expanding Economic Alliance  Fair Observer

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2 w. ago China expands rare earths restrictions, targets defense and chips users

China expands rare earths restrictions, targets defense and chips users  Reuters

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2 w. ago Expanding strategic oil stocks in China support crude oil prices

Expanding strategic oil stocks in China support crude oil prices  U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) (.gov)

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