BBC Sport looks back at the best moments from the 2008 Beijing Olympics, including an epic fireworks display and Usain Bolt’s electrifying performances on the track.
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Hamas and Fatah sign agreement in Beijing ‘ending’ their division, Chinese state media says
Since then, Hamas has ruled Gaza and the PA governs parts of the West Bank. At a press conference Tuesday in Beijing, Hamas delegation representative Mousa Abu Marzook said they had reached an …
Is Vietnam losing its appeal for China’s manufacturers bypassing US tariffs?
Vietnam has long been a preferred destination for foreign-invested projects, but rising costs are pushing Chinese firms to consider their options.
China’s central bank conducts $37.5 billion via reverse repos
China central bank conducted 2673 billion yuan about US375 billion of seven-day reverse repos at an interest rate of 17 percent Tuesday …
A funny AI video tweeted by Elon Musk risks Xi Jinping’s wrath as Tesla rakes in China revenues
An AI clip of Xi walking in Winnie the Pooh robes may seem lighthearted, but Beijing has shown it deems the cuddly bear comparison as a a red line.
Beijing trains sights on China’s vast finance sector with new anti-corruption body
It is the first time Beijing has officially confirmed the establishment of a dedicated disciplinary body to crack down on corruption in China’s vast financial sector, having been listed as the first priority on the…
Column – China’s rate cuts fail to revive iron ore and copper: Russell
China’s first cut to major short- and long-term interest rates in 11 months drew a distinctly ho-hum reaction from the commodities that usually would be expected to be the biggest beneficiaries.The …
China firms issue record $14 billion convertible bonds as market revives
China’s top companies have raised a record $14 billion in offshore convertible bonds so far this year as they diversify future funding needs while interest rates stay high. Offshore convertible bonds …
China’s leaders have floated the idea of raising the retirement age. It hasn’t gone down well
Chinese social media reacted angrily to changes to the retirement age, with many expressing their discontent over the prospect of delayed access to their pensions. Younger people also complained that …
Solomon Islands and Vanuatu PMs visit Beijing amid escalating Pacific tensions
Intensifying diplomatic manoeuvring involving strategically placed Pacific states portends vast preparations for looming wars and police-state repression across the region.
As Beijing quietly heads into economic oblivion while Washington lights up, expect tougher times ahead
Australia has done exceptionally well riding the boom in the Chinese economy. But the political and economic uncertainty surrounding the world’s two biggest economies — the US and China — points to tougher times ahead.
China Unicom Reportedly Applies for Registration of Trademarks
China United Network Communication Group recently applied for the registration of a number of trademarks, namely “Unicom V2X” and “Unicom People-Car-Family”, Southern Finance cited Tianyancha …
China Is Getting Secretive About Its Supercomputers
Big machines are critical for developing weapons and AI, so scientists are hunting for clues about Chinese progress.
