63 m. 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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6 h. ago Let’s understand the Communist Party of China for what it is

Let’s understand the Communist Party of China for what it is  chinadailyasia.com

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8 h. ago Boeing Delivers Most Jets in 18 Months With Boost From Beijing

Boeing Delivers Most Jets in 18 Months With Boost From Beijing  Bloomberg

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8 h. ago Beijing Jingneng Announces Change in Joint Company Secretary

Beijing Jingneng Announces Change in Joint Company Secretary  TipRanks

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8 h. ago Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy Expands Waste Heat Utilization and Blade Manufacturing Projects

Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy Expands Waste Heat Utilization and Blade Manufacturing Projects  TipRanks

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8 h. ago Beijing Jingneng Completes ABCP Issuance with 1.47% Coupon Rate

Beijing Jingneng Completes ABCP Issuance with 1.47% Coupon Rate  TipRanks

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10 h. ago Hong Kong’s financial centre status gives it an edge in AI market, experts say

Hong Kong’s status as an international financial centre gives it an edge in artificial intelligence (AI) development in spite of rising geopolitical tensions, according to experts, as the city boosts computing power resources to support companies involved in the vital technology. “For AI companies, having easy access to capital is extremely important,” SenseTime chief financial officer Wang Zheng said in a panel discussion at the South China Morning Post’s China Conference 2025 on Tuesday. “Hong...

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11 h. ago World Focus: The Beijing Olympics – a pivotal moment for China

World Focus: The Beijing Olympics – a pivotal moment for China  Daily Press

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11 h. ago Beijing 'firmly' opposes arrest of Chinese citizen in Italy at US request

Beijing 'firmly' opposes arrest of Chinese citizen in Italy at US request  Anadolu Ajansı

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11 h. ago Philippines summons Chinese ambassador over travel ban on former senator

The Philippine foreign ministry has summoned the Chinese ambassador Huang Xilian after Beijing hit the former Senate majority leader with a travel ban for his stance on the South China Sea. Francis Tolentino, a key ally of President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr, has been barred from entering mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, according to a statement released by the Chinese foreign ministry last week. Beijing said the ban was the result of his “egregious conduct on China-related issues”. During a...

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12 h. ago Beijing sets up Global Digital Economy Collaboration Alliance

Beijing sets up Global Digital Economy Collaboration Alliance  China.org.cn

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12 h. ago India Counters China: Electronics Sector Breaks Away From Beijing

India Counters China: Electronics Sector Breaks Away From Beijing - Domestic Makers Eye Potential Allies For Key Partnerships  MSN

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13 h. ago Need a grandma? In Japan, you can rent one and help an old lady out

“Grandma rental” services have caught on in Japan, providing an alternative source of income for the country’s ageing population seeking to alleviate the cost of living pressures amid rising inflation. For 3,000 yen (US$20) per hour, clients are set up with a woman aged 60 to 94 who will help with requests ranging from teaching cooking skills to breaking up with partners on her client’s behalf, according to local news site SoraNews24. The elderly women can also babysit and mediate family...

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13 h. ago Beijing Properties Announces Delays in Privatization Process

Beijing Properties Announces Delays in Privatization Process  TipRanks

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13 h. ago Leon Inspection was Awarded the Beijing Green Exchange 2024 Best Trading Award | Corporate

Leon Inspection was Awarded the Beijing Green Exchange 2024 Best Trading Award | Corporate  EQS News

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13 h. ago Philippines summons China's ambassador after Beijing sanctions critical former senator

Philippines summons China's ambassador after Beijing sanctions critical former senator  The Independent

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13 h. ago China warns countries on agreeing US tariff deal that would come at Beijing’s expense

China warns countries on agreeing US tariff deal that would come at Beijing’s expense  The Irish Times

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14 h. ago ByteDance denies accepting Oracle deal ahead of deadline for TikTok sale

TikTok owner ByteDance has denied a recent report that it agreed to sell its US operations to a consortium led by Oracle, according to multiple Chinese media. On Monday, Chinese media GeekPark published an article saying that the Beijing-based social media giant had given the nod for a sale to a group led by Oracle, in which it would maintain a minority stake. The article has since been removed. Meanwhile, the company is reportedly working on new versions of the popular short video app, as well...

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14 h. ago 'Bold innovations' in fiscal policy key to unlocking China's consumer power, expert says

'Bold innovations' in fiscal policy key to unlocking China's consumer power, expert says  China Daily

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14 h. ago Exhibition | Wan Chaoqian, 'All Ends Well' at Magician Space, Beijing, China

Exhibition | Wan Chaoqian, 'All Ends Well' at Magician Space, Beijing, China  Ocula

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