3 h. ago Chinese state media says US ‘dying’ as Beijing drafts next 5

Chinese state media has labelled the US a failed state, claiming it is “dying from within” as its global hegemony declines. The commentary published in Beijing Daily on Tuesday came as China’s policymakers prepared to outline long-term plans amid intensifying competition with Washington. Beijing on Monday began a key four-day conclave that will determine the country’s development over the next five years. The fourth plenum of the Communist Party’s Central Committee, which runs through Thursday,...

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6 d. ago How China can position its K visa for success in race for global tech talent

Could China’s new K visa reshape the global competition for top talent? Beijing certainly aims to do just that. Officially rolled out this month, the visa is aimed at young foreign professionals in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. It targets graduates and professionals with at least a bachelor’s degree in STEM from recognised institutions or engaged in relevant education or research. Unlike other Chinese visas for employment or research, the K visa does not...

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7 d. ago Chinese economic data shows fight against deflationary pressures not yet won

China’s consumer prices fell again in September as demand remained weak in the world’s second-largest economy, while a slight narrowing of the fall in factory-gate prices gave a hint that Beijing’s efforts to curb involution – cutthroat intra-industry competition that pushes prices lower – could be making ground. The national consumer price index (CPI), a key gauge of inflation, fell 0.3 per cent year on year last month, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on...

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7 d. ago China’s deflation fight drags on, amplifying calls for monetary easing

China’s consumer prices fell again in September as demand remained weak, while a slight narrowing of the fall in factory-gate prices gave a hint that Beijing’s efforts to curb involution – cutthroat intra-industry competition that pushes prices lower – could be making ground, even as economists said further monetary easing remained an option. The national consumer price index (CPI), a key gauge of inflation, fell 0.3 per cent year on year last month, according to data released by the National...

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9 d. ago Sanxun Cocktail Competition In Beijing: The Bold Fusion Of Tea And Mixology

Sanxun Cocktail Competition In Beijing: The Bold Fusion Of Tea And Mixology  Travel And Tour World

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1 week ago 'China Can't Carry American Flights Over Russia' Trump Seeks Fair Play Against Beijing Airlines' Competitive E

'China Can't Carry American Flights Over Russia' Trump Seeks Fair Play Against Beijing Airlines' Competitive E  Times Now

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1 week ago Trump seeks fair play! US asks China to not fly over Russia; 'gives Beijing airlines competitive edge ove

Trump seeks fair play! US asks China to not fly over Russia; 'gives Beijing airlines competitive edge ove  Times of India

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3 w. ago Efficiency, not involution: China curbs metals sector to fight extreme competition

China has announced production curbs in its strategic non-ferrous metals sector, the latest step in Beijing’s drive to rein in cutthroat competition and boost industrial efficiency. In a new action plan the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has projected output growth of 1.5 per cent for primary non-ferrous metals this year, down from 4.3 per cent last year. The initiative expands Beijing’s campaign against “involution”, or neijuan in Chinese – a self-defeating cycle of...

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3 w. ago Second Annual Czech Language Competition at the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Beijing

Second Annual Czech Language Competition at the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Beijing  Ministerstvo zahraničních věcí

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