10 h. ago New generation brings new challenges for China’s diaspora engagement

New generation brings new challenges for China’s diaspora engagement  East Asia Forum

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37 h. ago ‘Pattern emerging’: is China intentionally provoking Japan with close fly

Tokyo has expressed “serious concerns” to Beijing after a Chinese fighter jet came close to a Japanese aircraft operating in international airspace over the East China Sea on two occasions this week, with analysts suggesting that a pattern is emerging of China being increasingly willing to challenge Japan at sea and in the air. According to Japan’s Defence Ministry, a Chinese JH-7 fighter-bomber flew within 70 metres of an Air Self-Defence Force YS-11EB electronic surveillance aircraft on...

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48 h. ago ‘I cook instant noodles’: anxiety grips China’s workforce amid dire job market

This is the final story in a three-part series exploring the domestic economic challenges China faces as it navigates an unprecedented trade war with the United States. In this piece, we explore the country’s cloudy employment outlook for workers across all sectors, and how truck drivers and high-powered lawyers alike are learning to adjust their expectations. When his chemical company laid off a third of its team, Liang Wang felt a mix of emotions: relief that he was not among them, but dread...

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4 d. ago China told its officials to tighten their belts. Did they go a notch too far?

This is the first story in a three-part series exploring the domestic economic challenges China faces as it navigates an unprecedented trade war with the United States. In this piece, we explore Beijing’s drive to rein in wasteful government spending – and its unintended consequences. Wang, a civil servant from a small town in northeastern China, is too scared to go to restaurants these days. He even skipped his niece’s wedding due to his fear of being seen at a banquet. An avid foodie, the...

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4 d. ago China tried to cut lavish spending. Now some officials fear ordering coffee

This is the first story in a three-part series exploring the domestic economic challenges China faces as it navigates an unprecedented trade war with the United States. In this piece, we explore Beijing’s drive to rein in wasteful government spending – and its unintended consequences. Wang, a civil servant from a small town in northeastern China, is too scared to go to restaurants these days. He even skipped his niece’s wedding due to his fear of being seen at a banquet. An avid foodie, the...

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5 d. ago Apple stock holds Buy rating at Goldman despite China challenges

Apple stock holds Buy rating at Goldman despite China challenges  Investing.com

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5 d. ago China's Hikvision says it is challenging Canada's shut down order

China's Hikvision says it is challenging Canada's shut down order  Yahoo

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5 d. ago ‘Pessimistic’: Ukraine war, trade expected to mar progress at China

European Union envoys to China say they have low expectations of any substantial achievement at the coming EU-China summit, citing complex trade challenges and the ongoing Ukraine war. “I am sorry to be pessimistic – the next EU-China summit will be a wonderful summit with wonderful statements of principles, but I doubt that we will get some strategic incremental progress,” Italy’s ambassador to China, Massimo Ambrosetti, said at the World Peace Forum in Beijing on Friday. European Commission...

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5 d. ago China releases list of key science, engineering challenges amid tech push

China releases list of key science, engineering challenges amid tech push  People's Daily

Science

6 d. ago Dalai Lama turns 90, gets global support in challenge for China

Dalai Lama turns 90, gets global support in challenge for China  Reuters

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9 d. ago China is not US, and challenges to Europe won’t come from Beijing: Top diplomat

China is not US, and challenges to Europe won’t come from Beijing: Top diplomat  usmuslims.com

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9 d. ago Europe has many challenges but none come from China, Wang Yi tells EU

China has presented itself as a “peaceful, inclusive and cooperative” partner for the European Union and pledged it will not follow the path taken by the US. In a meeting with EU representatives in Brussels on Wednesday, China’s top diplomat Wang Yi urged the bloc to “truly foster a rational understanding” of China and not seek confrontation despite their division. “China and Europe have different histories, cultures and values. We should not regard each other as opponents just because of...

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1 week ago China's Honor launches new challenge to Samsung with thin foldable smartphone and a big battery

China's Honor launches new challenge to Samsung with thin foldable smartphone and a big battery  CNBC

Technology

1 week ago How China is Challenging Russia's Nuclear Dominance in Central Asia Through Kazakhstan

How China is Challenging Russia's Nuclear Dominance in Central Asia Through Kazakhstan  The China-Global South Project

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1 week ago Insights help DLA employees understand challenges posed by China

Insights help DLA employees understand challenges posed by China  dla.mil

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1 week ago China’s global investment surge aims to counter domestic challenges: Moody’s

China’s global investment surge aims to counter domestic challenges: Moody’s  South China Morning Post

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1 week ago Car dealers in China's Yangtze delta region warn of 'severe challenges'

Car dealers in China's Yangtze delta region warn of 'severe challenges'  Yahoo Finance

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2 w. ago Hong Kong’s National Security Challenges: Should Beijing Be Worried?

Hong Kong’s National Security Challenges: Should Beijing Be Worried?  China Academy

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2 w. ago ‘Summer Davos’ debate: is China’s yuan ready to challenge US dollar dominance?

As global confidence in the US dollar erodes in the wake of Washington’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, economists at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions debated whether China’s yuan could emerge as a credible alternative to challenge the world’s dominant currency. US President Donald Trump’s sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” on allies and adversaries alike marked “another step in the process of diminishing the role of the dollar as a global reserve currency,” said Diana Choyleva, senior fellow of...

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2 w. ago Dollar is ‘America’s to lose’: experts argue at ‘Summer Davos’ amid yuan push

As global confidence in the US dollar erodes in the wake of Washington’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, economists at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions debated whether China’s yuan could emerge as a credible alternative to challenge the world’s dominant currency. US President Donald Trump’s sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” on allies and adversaries alike marked “another step in the process of diminishing the role of the dollar as a global reserve currency,” said Diana Choyleva, senior fellow of...

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