48 h. ago ‘Act of defiance’: China’s crude oil imports from Russia rise despite US pressure

Russia remained China’s top crude oil supplier in September, at a time when the United States is stepping up pressure on major economies to curb their reliance on energy from the Eurasian country. Imports from Russia rose 4.3 per cent in volume from August to 8.29 million tonnes in September, accounting for 17.5 per cent of China’s total crude imports, customs data showed – a sign of Beijing’s willingness to maintain trade links with Moscow despite geopolitical frictions. Chinese purchases of US...

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5 d. ago Xinhua News | China Southern Airlines launches direct air route between Beijing, Doha

Xinhua News | China Southern Airlines launches direct air route between Beijing, Doha  Xinhua

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7 d. ago China September bank loans rise less than expected as weak credit demand persists

China September bank loans rise less than expected as weak credit demand persists  Reuters

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9 d. ago China trade beats forecasts in September as tariff fears rise

China trade beats forecasts in September as tariff fears rise  Yahoo Finance

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9 d. ago China's September oil imports rise 3.9% on year, drop 4.5% from August

China's September oil imports rise 3.9% on year, drop 4.5% from August  Reuters

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9 d. ago China September exports beat expectations, imports rise at fastest pace since April 2024

China September exports beat expectations, imports rise at fastest pace since April 2024  CNBC

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1 week ago China, North Korea pledge ‘dynamic development’ as Li Qiang, Kim Jong

Beijing is ready to deepen collaboration with Pyongyang to advance a “more just and equitable” international order, visiting Chinese Premier Li Qiang told North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as the two neighbours spotlighted their “unwavering” ties. It remains China’s “unwavering” policy to maintain, consolidate and develop the traditional friendship and cooperation with North Korea, Li said during the meeting on Thursday, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua. Li – China’s No 2 official and...

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2 w. ago Xinhua News | China's foreign exchange reserves rise in September

Xinhua News | China's foreign exchange reserves rise in September  Xinhua

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2 w. ago Xinhua News | China rushes farm machinery to key grain belt as rain threatens harvest

Xinhua News | China rushes farm machinery to key grain belt as rain threatens harvest  Xinhua

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2 w. ago Xinhua News | China activates emergency response as Typhoon Matmo batters coastal regions

Xinhua News | China activates emergency response as Typhoon Matmo batters coastal regions  Xinhua

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3 w. ago Xinhua News | China expected to handle 2.36 billion passenger trips in upcoming holiday

Xinhua News | China expected to handle 2.36 billion passenger trips in upcoming holiday  Xinhua

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3 w. ago Xinhua News | World's tallest bridge opens to traffic in southwest China's Guizhou

Xinhua News | World's tallest bridge opens to traffic in southwest China's Guizhou  Xinhua

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