33 h. ago China activates emergency response to flooding in 3 provincial

China activates emergency response to flooding in 3 provincial-level regions  People's Daily

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3 d. ago Anker partners with Apple battery supplier ATL after massive power bank recall

Chinese charging peripherals maker Anker Innovations has forged a strategic partnership with battery maker Amperex Technology Limited (ATL), moving swiftly to secure a new battery cell supplier after jointly recalling more than a million power banks in one of the country’s largest consumer electronics recalls in recent years. The Shenzhen-based gadget maker planned to purchase an initial batch of 45 million lithium-ion batteries from ATL, according to a statement published on Anker’s website on...

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4 d. ago ‘Summer Davos’ debate: is China’s yuan ready to challenge US dollar dominance?

As global confidence in the US dollar erodes in the wake of Washington’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, economists at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions debated whether China’s yuan could emerge as a credible alternative to challenge the world’s dominant currency. US President Donald Trump’s sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” on allies and adversaries alike marked “another step in the process of diminishing the role of the dollar as a global reserve currency,” said Diana Choyleva, senior fellow of...

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4 d. ago Dollar is ‘America’s to lose’: experts argue at ‘Summer Davos’ amid yuan push

As global confidence in the US dollar erodes in the wake of Washington’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, economists at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions debated whether China’s yuan could emerge as a credible alternative to challenge the world’s dominant currency. US President Donald Trump’s sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” on allies and adversaries alike marked “another step in the process of diminishing the role of the dollar as a global reserve currency,” said Diana Choyleva, senior fellow of...

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5 d. ago China's collateral demands curbing emerging countries' ability to manage finances, study shows

China's collateral demands curbing emerging countries' ability to manage finances, study shows  Reuters

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8 d. ago China, US at loggerheads in emergency UN Security Council meeting on Iran

China and the United States were at loggerheads in an emergency UN Security Council meeting called a day after the United States launched strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, a move that marked a major escalation in the Israel-Iran air war. “We call for an immediate ceasefire and end to the hostilities in the context of the abrupt escalation of tensions in the Middle East,” said Fu Cong, China’s ambassador to the UN. “We call for effective protection of civilians. The ultimate victims of all...

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9 d. ago Foreign media on Kazakhstan:Xi works to cement Beijing’s ties with Central Asia during Kazakhstan visit; Kazakhstan emerges as key overland gateway for China

Foreign media on Kazakhstan:Xi works to cement Beijing’s ties with Central Asia during Kazakhstan visit; Kazakhstan emerges as key overland gateway for China-Europe trade  qazinform.com

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1 week ago Review: A changing China, captured in 25 years of outtakes, emerges in the poetic 'Caught by the Tides'

Review: A changing China, captured in 25 years of outtakes, emerges in the poetic 'Caught by the Tides'  Los Angeles Times

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1 week ago China activates emergency response to flooding in 5 provinces

China activates emergency response to flooding in 5 provinces  People's Daily Online

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1 week ago U.S. Battery Makers Declare National Emergency After China’s Antimony Ban

U.S. Battery Makers Declare National Emergency After China’s Antimony Ban  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

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1 week ago Battery makers sweat as antimony shortage hits after China's export curbs

Battery makers sweat as antimony shortage hits after China's export curbs  Reuters

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2 w. ago Will China’s ‘emergent’ jobs help its youths find stable work?

The city of Xian in western China – renowned as the country’s ancient capital and home of the Terracotta Army – has long been a prime destination for tourists from home and abroad. But Chang Youli, a stylist of traditional Chinese clothing (hanfu) based in the city, has noticed many people are joining her trade to cater to a particular type of traveller. “Thanks to government promotions, the tourism industry here has grown, and more people are coming to experience hanfu,” said Chang, who now...

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2 w. ago Can ‘emerging occupations’ solve China’s youth job crisis? Not everyone is sold

The city of Xian in western China – renowned as the country’s ancient capital and home of the Terracotta Army – has long been a prime destination for tourists from home and abroad. But Chang Youli, a stylist of traditional Chinese clothing (hanfu) based in the city, has noticed many people are joining her trade to cater to a particular type of traveller. “Thanks to government promotions, the tourism industry here has grown, and more people are coming to experience hanfu,” said Chang, who now...

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2 w. ago Chinese envoy urges Israel to halt ‘risky’ Iran attacks, warns of consequences

A senior Chinese diplomat has urged Israel to halt its military actions against Iran as tensions between the two Middle Eastern rivals mount, warning the escalating conflict could have “serious consequences”. Fu Cong, China’s ambassador to the UN, told an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Friday that the surging tensions in the region did not serve the interests of any party. “China urges Israel to immediately stop all risky military actions to avoid further escalation of...

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2 w. ago TikTok’s sister app Douyin courts merchants with lower deposit fees

TikTok owner ByteDance, whose Douyin short video app has emerged as a popular e-commerce shopping platform in China, will cut the guarantee deposit payable by merchants, in a move designed to keep existing sellers and lure new ones amid fierce competition. The deposit, held by the platform on behalf of sellers to cover potential costs such as refunds or penalties, would be capped at 5,000 yuan (US$695), a fraction of the previous maximum of 500,000 yuan. As a result, the deposit payable by...

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2 w. ago Chinese EV battery maker Eve Energy jumps on Hong Kong IPO bandwagon

Eve Energy, China’s fifth-largest producer of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, plans to raise fresh capital on the Hong Kong stock exchange, following the lead of its bigger rival Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) as international investors show a growing appetite for the country’s industrial gems. The Shenzhen-listed company said on Tuesday that its board had endorsed a fundraising plan aimed at bolstering its international expansion, but details about the share offering were still in the...

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4 w. ago Why China's mineral monopoly has emerged as key obstacle in US tariff talks: 'They hold virtually all of the cards'

Why China's mineral monopoly has emerged as key obstacle in US tariff talks: 'They hold virtually all of the cards'  New York Post

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4 w. ago How US tech curbs pushed China to innovate, and where a ‘super AI’ could emerge

Angela Zhang is a law professor at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law. Zhang is an expert on technology regulation and antitrust in China, and her research focus has recently been on artificial intelligence oversight. This interview first appeared in SCMP Plus. For other interviews in the Open Questions series, click here. How will the new US-China tariff war affect the Chinese technology sector and competition between the two countries on artificial intelligence? Tariffs...

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4 w. ago Open Questions | How US tech curbs pushed China to innovate, and where a ‘super AI’ could emerge

Open Questions | How US tech curbs pushed China to innovate, and where a ‘super AI’ could emerge  South China Morning Post

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