1 hour ago China told its officials to tighten their belts. Did they go a notch too far?

This is the first story in a three-part series exploring the domestic economic challenges China faces as it navigates an unprecedented trade war with the United States. In this piece, we explore Beijing’s drive to rein in wasteful government spending – and its unintended consequences. Wang, a civil servant from a small town in northeastern China, is too scared to go to restaurants these days. He even skipped his niece’s wedding due to his fear of being seen at a banquet. An avid foodie, the...

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8 h. ago Boeing Delivers Most Jets in 18 Months With Boost From Beijing

Boeing Delivers Most Jets in 18 Months With Boost From Beijing  Bloomberg

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8 h. ago Beijing Jingneng Announces Change in Joint Company Secretary

Beijing Jingneng Announces Change in Joint Company Secretary  TipRanks

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8 h. ago Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy Expands Waste Heat Utilization and Blade Manufacturing Projects

Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy Expands Waste Heat Utilization and Blade Manufacturing Projects  TipRanks

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8 h. ago Beijing Jingneng Completes ABCP Issuance with 1.47% Coupon Rate

Beijing Jingneng Completes ABCP Issuance with 1.47% Coupon Rate  TipRanks

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11 h. ago World Focus: The Beijing Olympics – a pivotal moment for China

World Focus: The Beijing Olympics – a pivotal moment for China  Daily Press

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11 h. ago Beijing 'firmly' opposes arrest of Chinese citizen in Italy at US request

Beijing 'firmly' opposes arrest of Chinese citizen in Italy at US request  Anadolu Ajansı

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12 h. ago Philippines summons Chinese ambassador over travel ban on former senator

The Philippine foreign ministry has summoned the Chinese ambassador Huang Xilian after Beijing hit the former Senate majority leader with a travel ban for his stance on the South China Sea. Francis Tolentino, a key ally of President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr, has been barred from entering mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, according to a statement released by the Chinese foreign ministry last week. Beijing said the ban was the result of his “egregious conduct on China-related issues”. During a...

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12 h. ago Beijing sets up Global Digital Economy Collaboration Alliance

Beijing sets up Global Digital Economy Collaboration Alliance  China.org.cn

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12 h. ago India Counters China: Electronics Sector Breaks Away From Beijing

India Counters China: Electronics Sector Breaks Away From Beijing - Domestic Makers Eye Potential Allies For Key Partnerships  MSN

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14 h. ago Beijing Properties Announces Delays in Privatization Process

Beijing Properties Announces Delays in Privatization Process  TipRanks

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14 h. ago Leon Inspection was Awarded the Beijing Green Exchange 2024 Best Trading Award | Corporate

Leon Inspection was Awarded the Beijing Green Exchange 2024 Best Trading Award | Corporate  EQS News

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14 h. ago Philippines summons China's ambassador after Beijing sanctions critical former senator

Philippines summons China's ambassador after Beijing sanctions critical former senator  The Independent

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14 h. ago China warns countries on agreeing US tariff deal that would come at Beijing’s expense

China warns countries on agreeing US tariff deal that would come at Beijing’s expense  The Irish Times

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14 h. ago ByteDance denies accepting Oracle deal ahead of deadline for TikTok sale

TikTok owner ByteDance has denied a recent report that it agreed to sell its US operations to a consortium led by Oracle, according to multiple Chinese media. On Monday, Chinese media GeekPark published an article saying that the Beijing-based social media giant had given the nod for a sale to a group led by Oracle, in which it would maintain a minority stake. The article has since been removed. Meanwhile, the company is reportedly working on new versions of the popular short video app, as well...

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14 h. ago Exhibition | Wan Chaoqian, 'All Ends Well' at Magician Space, Beijing, China

Exhibition | Wan Chaoqian, 'All Ends Well' at Magician Space, Beijing, China  Ocula

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14 h. ago Hong Kong’s hottest Xiaoshu: what does it mean and how can you cope?

Hong Kong experienced the hottest Xiaoshu on Tuesday, with the mercury at the Observatory hitting 34.3 degrees Celsius (93.7 Fahrenheit). However, the hottest weather is still yet to come, it warned. The Post explains what Xiaoshu is and presents traditional Chinese medicine’s recommendations for coping with the heat. 1. What is Xiaoshu? Xiaoshu, the 11th of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunisolar calendar, means minor or moderate heat and signifies the onset of summer, but not in full...

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15 h. ago Liao Fei's most comprehensive Beijing solo exhibition blends logic and art

Liao Fei's most comprehensive Beijing solo exhibition blends logic and art  China.org.cn

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15 h. ago China, HK shares close up as Beijing's efforts to curb price wars lift sentiment

China, HK shares close up as Beijing's efforts to curb price wars lift sentiment  TradingView

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15 h. ago Beijing Rejects Elon Musk As A 'Geopolitical Asset': Lukewarm Response To Chinese Diplomatic Overreach, Trump Feud Reportedly Diminishes Musk's Value

Beijing Rejects Elon Musk As A 'Geopolitical Asset': Lukewarm Response To Chinese Diplomatic Overreach, Trump Feud Reportedly Diminishes Musk's Value  Benzinga

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