54 m. ago Economist Huang Yiping floats Hong Kong as stablecoin staging ground

Issuing a stablecoin pegged to the offshore yuan in Hong Kong may be more feasible than in mainland China due to the latter’s capital controls, a central bank adviser has said. The comments from Huang Yiping, also dean of Peking University’s National School of Development, came as worries arise in Beijing’s policy circles that Washington could gain an upper hand through the cryptocurrency offshoot as a means of consolidating US dollar dominance. “As China’s capital account is not fully...

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68 m. ago Chip design software firms rise as US lifts curbs on China exports

Chip design software firms rise as US lifts curbs on China exports  Reuters

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97 m. ago ‘Loyal communist fighter’: China’s party paper hails late premier Li Keqiang

China’s Communist Party mouthpiece People’s Daily hailed the late former premier Li Keqiang for his steadfast dedication to the party and loyalty to its leadership, in an article published on Thursday to mark what would have been his 70th birthday. The article, attributed to the Institute of Party History and Literature, said Li had “dedicated all his energy to the cause of the party and the state, and made significant contributions to it”. Li was an “outstanding member of the party, time-tested...

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1 hour ago China aircraft carrier 'Shandong' draws crowds in first Hong Kong visit

China aircraft carrier 'Shandong' draws crowds in first Hong Kong visit  Reuters

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2 h. ago Chinese stocks to stagnate in second half on lack of catalysts, top brokerages say

Chinese stocks are likely to tread water in the second half as investors refrain from big bets amid a lack of fresh catalysts, according to the nation’s top-ranked brokerages. A deflationary trend and sluggish earnings growth will continue to weigh on yuan-denominated stocks, but state intervention and an economic recovery – albeit weak – will put a floor under the market, according to GF Securities, Industrial Securities and Shenwan Hongyuan Group. China’s benchmark CSI 300 Index barely budged...

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2 h. ago China says it is willing to take lead in signing Southeast Asia nuclear weapon

China says it is willing to take lead in signing Southeast Asia nuclear weapon-free zone treaty  Reuters

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2 h. ago China flight safety in spotlight after pilot jumps to death over work dispute

A failed pilot evaluation that ended with a China Southern Airlines captain stabbing two of his colleagues before jumping to his death in Changchun in the northeast Chinese province of Jilin on Tuesday has renewed public worries about flight safety. The pilot, surnamed Li, 31, died after jumping out of a window, according to a report released on Wednesday by the Erdao district branch of the Changchun Public Security Bureau. His colleagues were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening...

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2 h. ago Chinese pilot stabs colleagues, jumps to death over workplace dispute: report

Police in northeastern China are investigating the case of a China Southern Airlines captain who stabbed two of his colleagues before jumping to his death on Tuesday. The 31-year-old pilot, identified only by his surname Li, died after jumping out of a window in Changchun, Jilin province, according to a report released on Wednesday by the Erdao district branch of the Changchun Public Security Bureau. His colleagues were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening wounds, the report said, adding...

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2 h. ago China is not US, and challenges to Europe won’t come from Beijing: Top diplomat

China is not US, and challenges to Europe won’t come from Beijing: Top diplomat  usmuslims.com

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2 h. ago China pastors 'unjustly' convicted of fraud over church collection

China pastors 'unjustly' convicted of fraud over church collection  Premier Christian News

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2 h. ago China's tech giants lobby for offshore yuan stablecoin, sources say

China's tech giants lobby for offshore yuan stablecoin, sources say  Reuters

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2 h. ago China’s north and west on red alert for heavy rains after deadly floods

China’s north and west on red alert for heavy rains after deadly floods  Al Jazeera

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3 h. ago [News] U.S. Reportedly Lifts Export Curbs on EDA Software to China

[News] U.S. Reportedly Lifts Export Curbs on EDA Software to China  TrendForce

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3 h. ago India says no one except Dalai Lama can decide his successor, snubs China

India says no one except Dalai Lama can decide his successor, snubs China  India Today

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3 h. ago U.S. lifts chip design software curbs on China in trade deal

U.S. lifts chip design software curbs on China in trade deal  The Japan Times

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3 h. ago Some EDA suppliers confirm US lifts chip design curbs on China; a positive sign of advancing framework for implementing Geneva trade talks consensus: analysts

Some EDA suppliers confirm US lifts chip design curbs on China; a positive sign of advancing framework for implementing Geneva trade talks consensus: analysts  Global Times

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3 h. ago As trade war truce with China holds, US lifts curbs for chip design software and ethane

As trade war truce with China holds, US lifts curbs for chip design software and ethane  Reuters

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3 h. ago Trump didn't just cut a deal with Vietnam — he was targeting China, too

Trump didn't just cut a deal with Vietnam — he was targeting China, too  Business Insider

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3 h. ago Chinese team creates blockchain tech to resist attacks from quantum computers

Chinese scientists have developed a new blockchain storage technology that they say can resist attacks from quantum computers. Blockchain technology – which provides a shared, decentralised digital ledger that stores tamper-proof records – has shown revolutionary potential in areas like financial services and supply chain management. Usually, blockchains use specialised encryption algorithms to verify each transaction, ensure the ledger’s security, and provide transparent access to...

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3 h. ago China urges pupils to dance when studying to boost brains, morale, ease pressure

Secondary schools in China have urged pupils to dance while studying in a bid to activate their brains, boost morale and relieve heavy academic pressure. Several schools across the nation have applied the “passionate morning reading” method with their pupils. In video clips posted online, teenagers can be seen wiggling their bodies and waving their arms wildly while reading textbooks. In some schools, pupils stand still while studying but are encouraged to chant the text loudly. The activity...

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