3 h. ago Can the Philippines regain its tourism edge with revival of China e

The Philippines will revive its electronic visa programme for Chinese tourists next month, nearly two years after its abrupt suspension, as part of a broader push to boost lagging visitor arrivals and regain lost ground in the regional tourism race. The Philippine embassy in Beijing confirmed in a statement issued on October 15 that Chinese citizens – including those from Hong Kong and Macau – would again be able to apply for short-stay e-visas online for up to 14 days of travel for tourism or...

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67 h. ago Beijing moves to stop Chinese tech giants from issuing stablecoins in Hong Kong: FT

Beijing moves to stop Chinese tech giants from issuing stablecoins in Hong Kong: FT  theblock.co

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8 d. ago Key facts: Qualcomm repurchases shares; Beijing probes antitrust issues

Key facts: Qualcomm repurchases shares; Beijing probes antitrust issues  TradingView

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8 d. ago Beijing issues detailed rules for reciprocal port fees targeting US

Beijing issues detailed rules for reciprocal port fees targeting US-linked vessels  Lloyd's List

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9 d. ago Sending a message: Beijing issues documents without Word format amid US tensions

China’s expansion of its rare earth export controls appeared to mark another escalation in the US-China trade war last week. But the announcements were also significant in another way: unusually, the documents could not be opened using American word processing software. For the first time, China’s Ministry of Commerce issued a slew of documents that could be directly accessed only through WPS Office – China’s answer to Microsoft Office – as Beijing continues its tech self-reliance...

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2 w. ago Jessica Pegula sends message after tough upset loss at the China Open

Jessica Pegula sends message after tough upset loss at the China Open  Tennishead

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2 w. ago “India needs to verify, then trust China Beijing not really helping on issues of trust

“India needs to verify, then trust China Beijing not really helping on issues of trust-building ”: Chinese Studies expert Kondapalli  The News Mill

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2 w. ago Eva Lys sends message to Coco Gauff on Instagram after losing to her in Beijing

Eva Lys sends message to Coco Gauff on Instagram after losing to her in Beijing  The Tennis Gazette

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3 w. ago Beijing issues paper on Taiwan, rebukes West for ‘gross violation’ of global order

Beijing marked the anniversary of foundation of the People’s Republic by reasserting its position on Taiwan and describing attempts by the United States and other Western nations to expand Taiwan’s presence in international organisations as “a gross violation” of the global order. In issuing a position paper reaffirming support for United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 on Tuesday, Beijing’s foreign ministry criticised what it said was Washington’s history of obstructing Beijing’s...

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3 w. ago Beijing: Zheng Qinwen concerningly retires due to same issue she surgically fixed

Beijing: Zheng Qinwen concerningly retires due to same issue she surgically fixed  Tennis World USA

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3 w. ago Cathay Pacific flight from Beijing faces signal issue after landing in HK

Cathay Pacific flight from Beijing faces signal issue after landing in HK  The Standard (HK)

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4 w. ago In China, Ray Dalio discusses global debt issues as Beijing seeks his counsel

As China works to defuse its debt risks, and with unchained US borrowing rocketing skyward, Ray Dalio finds himself at the centre of an important conversation in Beijing – advising top officials as they face a delicate path ahead. Chinese officials rolled out the red carpet this week for the billionaire investor and founder of Bridgewater Associates – one of the world’s largest hedge funds – as his words of caution on the risks facing major global economies appear to be increasingly resonating...

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4 w. ago U.S. and China ‘talking past each other’ on key issues, says lawmaker visiting Beijing

U.S. and China ‘talking past each other’ on key issues, says lawmaker visiting Beijing  BNN Bloomberg

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4 w. ago US and China are ‘talking past each other’ on key issues, says US lawmaker visiting Beijing

US and China are ‘talking past each other’ on key issues, says US lawmaker visiting Beijing  Toronto Star

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4 w. ago US and China ‘talking past each other’ on key issues, says US lawmaker visiting Beijing

US and China ‘talking past each other’ on key issues, says US lawmaker visiting Beijing  MyNorthwest.com

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