9 h. ago Video Trump arrives in Asia for talks with world leaders, including China's Xi

Video Trump arrives in Asia for talks with world leaders, including China's Xi  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

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13 h. ago Why China’s Bouyei ethnic group funerals include ritual ‘stealing’ of a pig

An unconventional funeral ritual among China’s Bouyei ethnic minority is the custom of Tou Zhu, or “Stealing the Pig”. The traditional ritual blends humour and physical comedy into a time of profound sorrow, turning grief into playful farce. The Bouyei people, whose population is about 3.5 million, are the 10th largest of China’s 56 officially recognised ethnic groups. They mostly live in the provinces of Guizhou and Yunnan in southern China and are renowned for their intricate batik and...

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18 h. ago Travel Chaos in China as Over 150 Flights Are Cancelled Including China Eastern, Air China, and Shenzhen Airlines Affecting Routes to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, and More

Travel Chaos in China as Over 150 Flights Are Cancelled Including China Eastern, Air China, and Shenzhen Airlines Affecting Routes to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, and More  Travel And Tour World

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21 h. ago China is supporting multilateralism one institution at a time

The International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed) was inaugurated at its headquarters in Wan Chai on Monday, bringing the new China-led mechanism into operation to fill the void in dispute resolution. With 37 signatories, the organisation is attracting Western interest, particularly from Switzerland. The IOMed is just one among several bodies announced by or established in China this year. They include the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation, Unesco’s International...

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24 h. ago Trump to travel to Asia to meet with world leaders, including China's president

Trump to travel to Asia to meet with world leaders, including China's president  CBS News

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43 h. ago Travel Chaos in China as Over 120 Flights Are Cancelled Including Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, and More Affecting Routes to Beijing, Shanghai, Amsterdam, Barcelona, and More – New Update

Travel Chaos in China as Over 120 Flights Are Cancelled Including Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, and More Affecting Routes to Beijing, Shanghai, Amsterdam, Barcelona, and More – New Update  Travel And Tour World

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3 d. ago China’s global goal for yuan boosted by Ethiopian hopes for loan currency swap

Ethiopia’s plan to convert its dollar-denominated Chinese loans to yuan is a “savvy financial arbitrage play” in the view of some analysts, while others warned that the move could “complicate” negotiations with bondholders over the 2023 Eurobond default. Eyob Tekalign, governor of the Ethiopian central bank, confirmed last week that Addis Ababa had initiated talks with Chinese lenders, including the Export-Import Bank of China (China Eximbank) and the People’s Bank of China, to swap part of its...

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3 d. ago Taiwan wary China's new economic plan could include sensitive frontline islands, sources say

Taiwan wary China's new economic plan could include sensitive frontline islands, sources say  Reuters

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4 d. ago Bessent: 'Everything on Table' Including More Export Controls Ahead of China Talks

Bessent: 'Everything on Table' Including More Export Controls Ahead of China Talks  Barron's

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4 d. ago Nexperia crisis: how geopolitics disrupts a global chip supply chain

The ongoing dispute between China and the Netherlands over chipmaker Nexperia has highlighted how geopolitical tensions can disrupt an otherwise smooth global supply chain, according to analysts. Based in Nijmegen, Netherlands, Nexperia exemplifies a typical multinational company with front-end fabrication plants in Hamburg, Germany, and Manchester, UK, as well as back-end assembly facilities across Asia, including Dongguan, China; Laguna, the Philippines; and Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. The...

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6 d. ago Hong Kong set for IPO flurry next week with Sany leading the charge

The Hong Kong stock exchange is poised for a blockbuster day next week, as four stocks – including Sany Heavy Industry, China’s largest construction machinery manufacturer – are set to debut, positioning the city to reclaim its status as the world’s top fundraising venue this year. Among the four stocks launching on October 28, Sany Heavy Industry, already listed in Shanghai, aims to raise the highest amount, targeting up to HK$12.36 billion (US$1.59 billion) by offering 580.42 million shares in...

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6 d. ago Former Soviet Expert: Global Powers, Including China Want War in Ukraine over

Former Soviet Expert: Global Powers, Including China Want War in Ukraine over  FOX 2 Detroit

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8 d. ago China is Including Cruise Ships in its New “Special Port Fees”

China is Including Cruise Ships in its New “Special Port Fees”  The Maritime Executive

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1 week ago Trump mulls ending some trade ties with China, including in relation to cooking oil

Trump mulls ending some trade ties with China, including in relation to cooking oil  Reuters

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1 week ago EU urged to ‘flex its muscles’ on Chinese tech transfer and rare earths

The European Union is poised to toughen its trade stance towards China, with the bloc set to insist that Chinese investors in Europe transfer technology to local firms, and as it formulates a response to Beijing’s latest restrictions on rare earth exports. Trade chief Maros Sefcovic insisted on Tuesday that the bloc was open to investments from China but only under the right conditions. These conditions include the creation of “real value added” in the EU, the creation of “real jobs”, and that...

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1 week ago Will China be a lower US defence priority? A new strategy report will soon tell

The Pentagon’s coming defence strategy report will contain major changes in the US’ plans to counter China’s military and economic strength, according to Chinese defence researchers. The new National Defence Strategy, a road map of defence priorities for each US president’s term, is expected to be released in the coming weeks. According to a Defence Department memo in May, the report will “prioritise defence of the US homeland, including America’s skies and borders, and deterring China in the...

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1 week ago Thousands of Passengers Stranded as Over 70 Flights Cancelled Across China Including Shenzhen Bao, Harbin, Beijing Daxing, Shanghai Hongqiao, and Chengdu Shuangliu: Here is What You Need to Know

Thousands of Passengers Stranded as Over 70 Flights Cancelled Across China Including Shenzhen Bao, Harbin, Beijing Daxing, Shanghai Hongqiao, and Chengdu Shuangliu: Here is What You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

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1 week ago Post signs pact with Indonesian business guild to hold events, dialogue

The South China Morning Post has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, or Kadin Indonesia, to establish a platform for dialogue between the business leaders of Indonesia and the Chinese mainland, including Hong Kong. The Post, which has been covering China from Hong Kong since its first front page was published in November 1903, will leverage its editorial authority, convening power and international readership, while Kadin Indonesia will...

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2 w. ago New deputy chief of liaison office meets Hong Kong media delegation in Beijing

The new deputy chief of the central government’s liaison office in Hong Kong has made his public debut, meeting a media delegation from the city in Beijing on Sunday. Sun Shangwu, who was appointed as a deputy director of the liaison office on Saturday, met representatives from some 20 mainstream media outlets, including the South China Morning Post. The delegation was received by Nong Rong, a deputy director of the State Council’s Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office (HKMAO), according to a...

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2 w. ago Deputy director of Beijing office overseeing Hong Kong meets media delegation

Nong Rong, a deputy director of the State Council’s Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office (HKMAO), has met a media delegation from the city in Beijing. He was joined at the meeting on Sunday by Sun Shangwu, the new deputy chief of the central government’s liaison office in Hong Kong, who made his public debut a day after taking up the post. They met representatives from some 20 mainstream media outlets, including the South China Morning Post. Sun was appointed as a deputy director of the liaison...

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