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Pope Listening to Persecuted Catholics, Signals Potential Change to China Deal
‘It’s a very difficult situation,’ Pope Leo XIV said.
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US Calls on G7 to Impose ‘Meaningful’ Tariffs on China, India Over Russian Oil Purchases
Their effectiveness depends on ‘whether the G7 and NATO members are willing to bear the costs based on their domestic ... considerations,’ an analyst said.
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China Reviews Trade Law Update Amid Tensions With the West
The draft revision is weaponizing the law and could have a negative effect on China’s exports and private sectors, according to analysts.
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Reuters Withdraws Xi, Putin Longevity Video After China State TV Pulls Legal Permission to Use It
The letter criticized Reuters ‘editorial treatment applied to this material.’
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Shanghai’s Century-Old School Shuts Down Amid Wave of Closures
China has had negative population growth since 2022, according to official data.
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China’s 3 Food Delivery Giants Report Huge Drop in Profits in 2nd Quarter
Analysts say it reflects the distorted economic development and deteriorating business environment in China.
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Huawei Restructures Cloud Business to Prioritize AI Amid US Tech Rivalry
The revamp is not just for commercial profit but is part of the Chinese regime’s political strategy, one expert points out.
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How China’s Social Insurance Crackdown Could Devastate Businesses: Experts
Beijing’s enforcement of social security contributions raises labor costs, potentially forcing small companies to cut staff or even shut down.
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Chinese Regime Imposes COVID-Style Controls Amid Chikungunya Outbreak
Authorities destroy vegetable plots and seal manholes to block city sewers as infections surge.
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Taiwan Calls on Its People to Reject CCP’s Distortion of WWII, Anniversary Events
The Republic of China’s troops allied with the United States in the war against Japan’s invasion during WWII, not the CCP.
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Canada’s Barrick, China’s Shandong Gold Seek to Add $400 Million Investment in Argentine Mine
China is strengthening its precious metal resource development in Latin America as a strategic asset to hedge against the U.S. dollar, says an analyst.
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Southeast China on Alert as Tropical Storm Podul Makes Landfall Amid Torrential Rain
China’s Central Meteorological Observatory issued typhoon and heavy rain alerts for multiple provinces.
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China Offers Interest Subsidies for Loans Amid Sluggish Economy
The subsidies will incur more state debts, while the effect of boosting the Chinese economy could be minimal, experts said.
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Beijing Tightens Grip Ahead of Military Parade, Disrupting Daily Life and Targeting Petitioners
For many Beijingers, the buildup has meant weeks of disruption.
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Chinese Authorities Mandating Blood Tests, Releasing Lab Mosquitoes to Fight Chikungunya Outbreak
Authorities have released millions of mosquitoes in a disease-control program, but China is now experiencing its largest Chikungunya outbreak.
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China Flash Floods Kill at Least 10 People in Gansu Province, 33 Missing
Torrential rains flood Gansu’s Yuzhong County and has left at least 10 dead, 33 missing, and more than 4,000 people stranded in villages.
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China’s Baidu to Deploy Its Self-Driving Taxis Globally Through Deals With Lyft, Uber
Experts warn of the security risks with the overseas deployment of the China-made electric robotaxis.
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Pope Listening to Persecuted Catholics, Signals Potential Change to China Deal
‘It’s a very difficult situation,’ Pope Leo XIV said.
|
US Calls on G7 to Impose ‘Meaningful’ Tariffs on China, India Over Russian Oil Purchases
Their effectiveness depends on ‘whether the G7 and NATO members are willing to bear the costs based on their domestic ... considerations,’ an analyst said.
|
China Reviews Trade Law Update Amid Tensions With the West
The draft revision is weaponizing the law and could have a negative effect on China’s exports and private sectors, according to analysts.
|
Reuters Withdraws Xi, Putin Longevity Video After China State TV Pulls Legal Permission to Use It
The letter criticized Reuters ‘editorial treatment applied to this material.’
|
Shanghai’s Century-Old School Shuts Down Amid Wave of Closures
China has had negative population growth since 2022, according to official data.
|
China’s 3 Food Delivery Giants Report Huge Drop in Profits in 2nd Quarter
Analysts say it reflects the distorted economic development and deteriorating business environment in China.
|
Huawei Restructures Cloud Business to Prioritize AI Amid US Tech Rivalry
The revamp is not just for commercial profit but is part of the Chinese regime’s political strategy, one expert points out.
|
How China’s Social Insurance Crackdown Could Devastate Businesses: Experts
Beijing’s enforcement of social security contributions raises labor costs, potentially forcing small companies to cut staff or even shut down.
|
Chinese Regime Imposes COVID-Style Controls Amid Chikungunya Outbreak
Authorities destroy vegetable plots and seal manholes to block city sewers as infections surge.
|
Taiwan Calls on Its People to Reject CCP’s Distortion of WWII, Anniversary Events
The Republic of China’s troops allied with the United States in the war against Japan’s invasion during WWII, not the CCP.
|
Canada’s Barrick, China’s Shandong Gold Seek to Add $400 Million Investment in Argentine Mine
China is strengthening its precious metal resource development in Latin America as a strategic asset to hedge against the U.S. dollar, says an analyst.
|
Southeast China on Alert as Tropical Storm Podul Makes Landfall Amid Torrential Rain
China’s Central Meteorological Observatory issued typhoon and heavy rain alerts for multiple provinces.
|
China Offers Interest Subsidies for Loans Amid Sluggish Economy
The subsidies will incur more state debts, while the effect of boosting the Chinese economy could be minimal, experts said.
|
Beijing Tightens Grip Ahead of Military Parade, Disrupting Daily Life and Targeting Petitioners
For many Beijingers, the buildup has meant weeks of disruption.
|
Chinese Authorities Mandating Blood Tests, Releasing Lab Mosquitoes to Fight Chikungunya Outbreak
Authorities have released millions of mosquitoes in a disease-control program, but China is now experiencing its largest Chikungunya outbreak.
|
China Flash Floods Kill at Least 10 People in Gansu Province, 33 Missing
Torrential rains flood Gansu’s Yuzhong County and has left at least 10 dead, 33 missing, and more than 4,000 people stranded in villages.
|
China’s Baidu to Deploy Its Self-Driving Taxis Globally Through Deals With Lyft, Uber
Experts warn of the security risks with the overseas deployment of the China-made electric robotaxis.
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