14 h. ago China shop clerk breaks jade bangles worth US$140,000; owner seeks no compensation

A shop clerk in eastern China accidentally broke jade bangles valued at over one million yuan (US$140,000), yet the owner chose compassion over compensation, giving the young man a chance to learn from his mistake. The incident, which occurred in October at a jewellery shop in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, was captured on surveillance video. While moving a table, the clerk accidentally knocked over a box of jade bangles, resulting in a loud crash. He attempted to gather the pieces but squatted in...

Economics

35 h. ago China Eastern Plans India Resumption, Signs Royal Air Maroc Agreement

China Eastern Plans India Resumption, Signs Royal Air Maroc Agreement  Aviation Week Network

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36 h. ago Tons of silver from US, China ease London spot market squeeze

Tons of silver from US, China ease London spot market squeeze  Reuters

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42 h. ago Chinese man returns to terminally ill ex, vows unwavering support

A Chinese man has returned to his first love after learning about her rare disease, which has begun to manifest symptoms, touching many online. A July video featuring the man, known as Fusheng, making a heartfelt confession of love to his ex-girlfriend, Cheng Aixiao, in their hometown in eastern China’s Fujian province, quickly went viral. Cheng suffers from hereditary ataxia, a disorder that results in muscular dystrophy and leads to uncoordinated movements, as well as difficulties with walking...

Politics

44 h. ago Copper Climbs on Easing Trade Tensions, China’s Economic Outlook

Copper Climbs on Easing Trade Tensions, China’s Economic Outlook  Bloomberg.com

Economics

46 h. ago Hong Kong stocks surge on trade optimism, China economic growth

Hong Kong stocks rallied on Monday, rebounding from Friday’s steepest loss since April as US-China trade tensions showed signs of easing and China’s economic growth exceeded expectations. The Hang Seng Index jumped 2.4 per cent to 25,853.08 as of 11am. The Hang Seng Tech Index surged 3.1 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index rose 1.2 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index added 0.9 per cent. NetEase jumped 5.2 per cent to HK$235.40, insurance giant AIA Group added 4.3 per cent to HK$72...

Economics

47 h. ago Hong Kong exchange sees further growth ahead for record ETF market

Bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) expects its exchange-traded fund (ETF) market to continue growing after hitting record turnover and new listings this year, according to a senior executive. Average daily turnover in ETFs doubled to a record HK$37.8 billion (US$4.8 billion) in the first nine months, as the exchange’s 225 ETFs drew an increasing number of investors from mainland China, Asia, the Middle East and Europe. ETFs are listed index funds that track the performance...

Politics

51 h. ago Trump may cut a deal with China as markets bet on Fed easing: Jefferies (XAUUSD:CUR:Commodity)

Trump may cut a deal with China as markets bet on Fed easing: Jefferies (XAUUSD:CUR:Commodity)  Seeking Alpha

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65 h. ago China Eastern Airlines to Resume Flights Between Two Most Populated Countries

China Eastern Airlines to Resume Flights Between Two Most Populated Countries  Aviation A2Z

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3 d. ago China Eastern Airlines to resume flights to India after five

China Eastern Airlines to resume flights to India after five-year freeze  Al Jazeera

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3 d. ago Overseas expansion adds fuel to Chinese energy storage firms’ hunt for bosses

Openings at overseas energy storage operations flood John Yang’s screen anytime he browses recruitment websites, with listed giants and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) alike offering salaries well above those typically found in China’s manufacturing sector. “Job seeking has never felt easier. The only worry is whether the new role could last beyond next year,” joked Yang, Thailand director at a Shenzhen-based energy storage firm. Yang’s experience reflects the recent, rapid overseas...

Economics

3 d. ago Viral China parents celebrate son’s slim exam pass, value boy’s happiness

A video of parents from eastern China celebrating their son’s exam results after he got just one point above a pass has gone viral online. Unlike the typical Chinese “tiger parenting” style, the father prioritised his child’s health and happiness over perfection. The clip shows a mother entering a house with three children, holding an exam paper and smiling broadly. She excitedly tells her husband, who is lying on the couch: “Our son scored 61 out of 100; he passed the monthly maths exam.” The...

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3 d. ago China Officials Try to Ease Global Concern Over Rare Earth Curbs

China Officials Try to Ease Global Concern Over Rare Earth Curbs  Bloomberg.com

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3 d. ago China Eastern Airlines to resume flights as China, India restore air links

China Eastern Airlines to resume flights as China, India restore air links  Reuters

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4 d. ago IMF chief hopes for easing of US, China tensions to avoid hit to global economy

IMF chief hopes for easing of US, China tensions to avoid hit to global economy  Reuters

Events

4 d. ago The Great Mall: how China is turning foreign tourists into shoppers

Foreign tourists in China are increasingly drawn to shopping, said Steven Zhao, CEO of China Highlights, a travel agency that organises tours of the country. “They’ll buy drones and take them back home,” he said, noting the trend has become “more obvious” over the past two years – especially among Middle Eastern travellers – as China produces an outsized share of the global total, with some devices small enough to fit in the hand. “Drone prices are cheap and the choices are numerous,” he said,...

Politics

4 d. ago Trump signals easing stance on China tariffs ahead of Xi meeting

Trump signals easing stance on China tariffs ahead of Xi meeting  Investing.com

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4 d. ago Opinion | Trump’s approach to Middle East diplomacy won’t work with China

Opinion | Trump’s approach to Middle East diplomacy won’t work with China  The Washington Post

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5 d. ago Hungary as China's Stronghold in Central and Eastern Europe : Balancing East and West

Hungary as China's Stronghold in Central and Eastern Europe : Balancing East and West  Le Taurillon

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6 d. ago China’s continued deflationary pressure supports case for monetary easing

China’s continued deflationary pressure supports case for monetary easing  ING THINK economic and financial analysis | ING Think

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