52 m. ago John Lee pledges to improve Hongkongers’ lives amid ‘restructuring’ of economy

Hong Kong’s leader has pledged to improve people’s livelihoods and foster growth amid an “economic restructuring” of the city, as public consultation for his coming policy address was launched. The government said in a statment on Monday that it would hold more than 40 consultation sessions ahead of Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s fourth policy address this September, while also conducting district visits to meet with members of the public and representatives from different sectors. “We are...

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52 m. ago China ‘stepping in’ as property concerns mount, but no ‘treading the old path’

Premier Li Qiang’s remarks on further shoring up the property sector and escalating policy support are said to be indicative of Beijing’s lingering concerns over the sector – once an economic pillar for China – that remains a drag on growth and consumption, as seen in the latest statistics. Analysts say that while there is no quick fix to the woes, Beijing has grown more wary of the impact on overall sentiment and domestic demand, as the economy grapples with external turmoil. A State Council...

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2 h. ago Visitors can now tap international cards across Beijing subway

Visitors can now tap international cards across Beijing subway  China Daily

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3 h. ago Beijing subway becomes world's first with full network coverage of 5 major card schemes

Beijing subway becomes world's first with full network coverage of 5 major card schemes  Global Times

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4 h. ago The Ming Dynasty Culture Forum 2025 opened in Beijing, exploring new paths for the inheritance and innovation of Ming Dynasty culture

The Ming Dynasty Culture Forum 2025 opened in Beijing, exploring new paths for the inheritance and innovation of Ming Dynasty culture  Yahoo Finance

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6 h. ago TRENDS participates in the Beijing International Book Fair 2025 with groundbreaking publications and intellectual insights

TRENDS participates in the Beijing International Book Fair 2025 with groundbreaking publications and intellectual insights  TRENDS Research & Advisory

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6 h. ago Bitesize Prediction: Beijing Guoan vs Qingdao West Coast – 17/06/25

Bitesize Prediction: Beijing Guoan vs Qingdao West Coast – 17/06/25  soccernews.com

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8 h. ago Yuan May Extend Drop Versus Peers as Beijing Seeks Exports Boost

Yuan May Extend Drop Versus Peers as Beijing Seeks Exports Boost  Bloomberg.com

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8 h. ago Exclusive | Trump and Xi to act tough but won’t allow free fall in US

Exclusive | Trump and Xi to act tough but won’t allow free fall in US-China ties: Ryan Hass  South China Morning Post

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8 h. ago Open Questions | Trump and Xi to act tough but won’t allow free fall in US

Open Questions | Trump and Xi to act tough but won’t allow free fall in US-China ties: Ryan Hass  South China Morning Post

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13 h. ago JCB, American Express contactless payments accepted at Beijing subway

JCB, American Express contactless payments accepted at Beijing subway  Xinhua

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16 h. ago Xi to meet Central Asian leaders as both sides seek ‘stronger coordination’

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to reaffirm Beijing’s commitment to Central Asian ties and higher quality development projects when he visits Kazakhstan for a summit next week. Xi will be in Astana from Monday to Wednesday for the China-Central Asia Summit, which is expected to focus on areas including transport, energy, security governance and the digital economy, according to analysts. It follows the first such summit in the Chinese city of Xian in 2023, when Xi vowed to strengthen...

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18 h. ago Azerbaijan to showcase literary culture at Beijing Book Fair

Azerbaijan to showcase literary culture at Beijing Book Fair  AzerNews

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18 h. ago Indian EVs at risk! Delay in Beijing's rare earth magnets can decelerate auto sector growth; China tighte

Indian EVs at risk! Delay in Beijing's rare earth magnets can decelerate auto sector growth; China tighte  Times of India

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20 h. ago Taiwan export control: Adds Huawei and SMIC to list; Beijing’s chip ambitions hit another wall

Taiwan export control: Adds Huawei and SMIC to list; Beijing’s chip ambitions hit another wall  Times of India

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20 h. ago Hong Kong police start issuing digital parking fines, but some drivers puzzled

Hong Kong police have begun issuing electronic fines for parking and traffic offences, with some drivers calling for increased publicity over the measure and a longer transition period. The digital system began operation on Sunday, allowing penalty tickets to be delivered via SMS or email. Drivers can review the fines on a new website and mobile app. The force said printed copies of the tickets would still be used initially as drivers became familiar with the digital initiative. The Transport...

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20 h. ago Why China’s officials are braced for another round of performance inspections

Chinese officials already have to deal with a series of inspectors knocking on their doors to keep tabs on their activities, but now they will also have a new group of “performance observers” looking over their shoulders to check that they are not wasting government funds. Local officials in China are often castigated for spending money on “white elephants”, such as flashy construction projects, in the hope these will provide a quick fix for the local economy and win favour with their...

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21 h. ago How a ‘Harvard International’ could boost Hong Kong as an education hub

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has invited international students worried about finishing their courses at Harvard University in the US to continue their studies at one of Hong Kong’s universities. Other universities in Malaysia and Japan have put forward similar suggestions. This comes as Hong Kong is considering how to make best use of the part of the Northern Metropolis reserved for universities to bolster its role as an education hub. That site is at the heart of our future technology...

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21 h. ago Beijing’s top Taiwan official warns independence forces will bring ‘disaster’

Mainland China’s top official on Taiwan affairs has called on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to oppose “Taiwan independence and external interference” and promote closer integration. “Taiwan independence forces and their activities undermine national sovereignty and territorial integrity, disrupt peace and stability in our homeland, and incite confrontation and division among compatriots,” said Wang Huning, the fourth-ranking official of China’s ruling Communist Party. He made the comments at...

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22 h. ago Actress Michelle Chen weeps at Stefanie Sun’s first concert at Beijing’s National Stadium

Actress Michelle Chen weeps at Stefanie Sun’s first concert at Beijing’s National Stadium  The Straits Times

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