35 y. ago State Visit to the People's Republic of China by HM King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV and Queen Halaevalu Mata‘aho

State Visit to the People's Republic of China by HM King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV and Queen Halaevalu Mata‘aho  Matangi Tonga

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24 m. ago China’s economy strains in August as retail sales, industrial output miss forecasts

China’s economy showed signs of strain in August, as sluggish domestic demand, headwinds from the US trade war and a prolonged property downturn continued to weigh on several major indicators. Retail sales, a major gauge of consumption, rose by 3.4 per cent in August from a year earlier, slower than the 3.7 per cent growth observed in July, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Monday. The figure fell short of the 3.82 per cent growth forecast in a poll by financial data...

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40 m. ago China's home prices slide 0.3% in August, extending weak trend

China's home prices slide 0.3% in August, extending weak trend  Reuters

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45 m. ago China Used Home Prices Drop Faster as Top Cities Expand Support

China Used Home Prices Drop Faster as Top Cities Expand Support  Bloomberg.com

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53 m. ago China clinches first women's hockey Asia Cup title in 16 years

China clinches first women's hockey Asia Cup title in 16 years  chinadailyasia.com

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74 m. ago Soybeans slip on muted China demand; corn falls on record harvest outlook

Soybeans slip on muted China demand; corn falls on record harvest outlook  TradingView

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83 m. ago China zoo bans visitors from letting chimp watch short videos over eyesight fears

A zoo in eastern China has sparked laughter online after it banned visitors from asking a chimpanzee to watch short videos, citing concerns for its eyesight. Ding Ding, a two-year-old chimpanzee at Shanghai Wildlife Park whose gender has not been disclosed, has already won many hearts with its human baby-like charm. Viral clips show it sipping milk cross-legged, hiding shyly in its keeper’s arms, and even swiping a lotus flower to munch petal by petal. Netizens nicknamed Ding Ding the “flower...

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89 m. ago Mexico to Discuss Tariff Plans with China Amid Auto Trade Tensions

Mexico to Discuss Tariff Plans with China Amid Auto Trade Tensions  TradingView

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90 m. ago ‘Up to China’: Donald Trump leaves TikTok’s US ban in doubt; hints at a factor that could save app

‘Up to China’: Donald Trump leaves TikTok’s US ban in doubt; hints at a factor that could save app  Times of India

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1 hour ago China launches chip probes as US, Beijing open trade talks in Madrid

China launches chip probes as US, Beijing open trade talks in Madrid  Macao News

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1 hour ago S.Korea and China to hold foreign ministers’ meeting in Beijing on Sept. 17

S.Korea and China to hold foreign ministers’ meeting in Beijing on Sept. 17  The Korea Post

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1 hour ago Hong Kong leader to use ‘all possible means to speed up Northern Metropolis’

Hong Kong’s leader will exhaust all means, including leveraging legal, administrative and private sector efforts, to speed up development of the Northern Metropolis megaproject near the border with mainland China, the Post has learned. Measures being considered include setting up a company as a vehicle to attract industries more efficiently, adopting mainland construction standards and elevating the development’s decision-making process to a senior level, government sources have revealed ahead...

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2 h. ago BYD’s $45 Billion Stock Wipeout Raises Doubts on China Outlook

BYD’s $45 Billion Stock Wipeout Raises Doubts on China Outlook  Bloomberg.com

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2 h. ago ‘May let it die’: Donald Trump says TikTok's fate ‘up to’ China, gives one reason he ‘may’ save it | Hindustan Times

‘May let it die’: Donald Trump says TikTok's fate ‘up to’ China, gives one reason he ‘may’ save it | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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2 h. ago Chamber submits wish list to Hong Kong leader ahead of policy address

The Hong Kong government should appeal to up and coming mainland technology companies to move part of their operations to the city and introduce measures to boost the market turnover of smaller listed companies, according to the chairman of the Hong Kong Chamber of Listed Companies (HKCLC). The chamber floated these recommendations to Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu during a recent consultation session ahead of his Policy Address on Wednesday. “Hong Kong’s listing reforms have already attracted...

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2 h. ago China Bond Slump Fuels Speculation PBOC Will Resume Debt Buying

China Bond Slump Fuels Speculation PBOC Will Resume Debt Buying  Bloomberg.com

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3 h. ago How China is buying up Britain’s schools Beijing wants to re

How China is buying up Britain’s schools Beijing wants to re-educate us  UnHerd

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3 h. ago Trump Threw India Under The Bus To Appease China But Things Only Got Complicated – OpEd

Trump Threw India Under The Bus To Appease China But Things Only Got Complicated – OpEd  Eurasia Review

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3 h. ago China Eastern Airlines Will Launch Longest Direct Flight In The World Clocking In At A Bum Numbing 29 Hours

China Eastern Airlines Will Launch Longest Direct Flight In The World Clocking In At A Bum Numbing 29 Hours  PYOK

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3 h. ago China’s Victory Day parade was a message to the Global South

China’s Victory Day military parade presents a fascinating paradox. With over 12,000 troops reportedly marching through Tiananmen Square, this spectacle celebrates a defensive military doctrine while showcasing power-projection capabilities that would make any expeditionary force envious. It reveals how Beijing is pioneering a new grammar of military power that particularly resonates with the Global South. The parade’s most consequential audience may not be Washington but middle powers from...

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