China’s economy grew faster-than-expected in the first quarter, data showed on Tuesday, offering some relief to officials as they try to shore up growth in the face of protracted weakness in the property sector and…
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China’s bubble tea brands look to create a stir overseas
Best known for the variety invented in 1980s Taiwan that includes tapioca balls or “bubbles”, flavoured milk tea beverages have proved a hit worldwide. Now mainland Chinese companies, buoyed by a …
Apple loses its spot as the world’s top seller of smartphones after tough China competition from brands like Xiaomi and Huawei
Korea’s Samsung sold the most phones in Q1 2024, according to research firm IDC, as Apple loses market share to Chinese competitors.
Canada FM Sending Deputy To China To Work On Tense Ties: Source
Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly is sending her deputy to China in a bid to help thaw chilled relations with Beijing, a government source with knowledge of the trip said Monday.
Beijing launches annual ‘reading season’
BEIJING — The city of Beijing kicked off its 14th annual “reading season” on Monday, with nearly 300 activities planned over several months to spark residents’ enthusiasm for reading. At the launch ceremony, 23 types…
China March new home prices fall at fastest pace since August 2015
China’s new home prices in March fell at the fastest pace in more than eight years, official data showed on Tuesday, underlining frail housing market conditions despite Beijing’s continuous efforts to lift demand with supportive…
German business leaders have high hopes on China
Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz is visiting China this week. He is accompanied by senior representatives of a number of renowned German companies, which all have close bonds with China.
Senior US officials discuss N. Korea, Taiwan, South China Sea in talks with Beijing officials
Senior US officials discussed with Beijing officials a range of regional and global issues, including North Korea, the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea during their visit to China this week, the State Department…
Beijing half-marathon organizers investigating whether competitors let Chinese runner win
A now-viral video shows three other runners in a pack with Chinese runner Jie He, and one appears to wave him over just before the finish line.
Beijing half marathon organizers investigate Chinese runner’s controversial win
Organizers of the Beijing Half Marathon said they were investigating after video appeared to show three African runners allowing a Chinese athlete to win.
Vanke’s Denials Say Everything About China Property
In a Sunday meeting with brokers, China’s second-largest builder by sales denied rampant market rumors and explained in detail the circumstances of a funding dispute with a business partner as well as …
China’s Central Bank Holds Key Policy Rates, Drains Liquidity From Banking Sector
China’s central bank kept key policy rates steady on Monday, suggesting that benchmark loan rates could remain on hold later this month.
Beijing Half Marathon uproar: Kenyan says he let China’s He Jie win race ‘because he is my friend’
Organisers investigate as footage, showing Willy Mnangat beckoning his Chinese opponent to overtake him and two others, attracts widespread ridicule.
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