Shares in electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio (NYSE:NIO) stock fell after China’s economic growth missed expectations. The Chinese economy grew 5.2%, against a forecast of 5.3%. Retail sales growth …
Monthly Archives For January 2024
Chinese lab crafts mutant COVID-19 strain with 100% kill rate in ‘humanized’ mice: ‘Surprisingly’ rapid death
In a Wuhan-esque study, Chinese scientists are experimenting with a mutant COVID-19 strain that has a 100% kill streak in “humanized” mice. The deadly virus — known as GX_P2V — attacked the brains of mice…
Markets fall on dimming rate cut hopes, China’s torpid growth
Asian markets fell further Wednesday as hopes for an early interest rate cut by key central banks faded and data confirmed China’s economy last year grew at its slowest pace in more than three decades.
India rejects iron ore miner NMDC’s proposal for China exports -sources
India’s government has turned down a request from state-owned iron ore miner NMDC Ltd to export its ore to China, the world’s largest iron ore consumer, three sources with direct knowledge said.
Shein’s U.S. IPO Dreams Hit China’s Data Security Wall
Fast-fashion giant Shein’s IPO dreams seem to be hitting a couple of speed bumps. According to the Wall Street Journal, Chinese authorities are …
China’s population drops for a second year despite government push for more babies
China’s population declined last year for the second year in a row, officials said Wednesday, spurred by record-low births and a wave of Covid-19 deaths that have deepened demographic worries in the …
Four things to know about China’s new AI rules in 2024
From drafting an AI law to zooming in on copyright and safety reviews, experts say these are Chinese AI regulators’ priorities in 2024 …
Apple and Tesla may no longer be ‘safe investments’ as China’s troubles grow
China pushed out disappointing growth numbers, which may not help Apple and Tesla as they fight for market share in the country.
Chinese Premier Makes Surprise Economic Growth Disclosure
Li Qiang said the country’s economy grew 5.2% last year, breaking the news a day before the official data was set to be released.
Chinese Lab Mapped Deadly Coronavirus Two Weeks Before Beijing Told the World, Documents Show
The lead time could have been crucial to combating the pandemic, analysts say.
China’s Top Diplomat Suggests US-Led Airstrikes Against Houthis Are Illegal
The United States views China as a key player in potentially moderating Iran’s sway in the region, including over the Houthi rebels. U.S. officials are said to have urged Chinese counterparts to use their leverage…
China’s population declines for second straight year as economy stumbles
China’s population shrank for the second year in a row in 2023, marking a deepening of a demographic crisis set to have significant implications on the world’s second largest economy.
China Moves Closer to Population Crisis
China’s birth rate declined for the second year running, despite Xi Jinping’s call for a renewed focus on child-rearing.
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