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Monthly Archives For December 2024
ICH tours in 34 villages across Beijing unveiled
Intangible cultural heritage tours in 34 villages across Beijing were unveiled in the capital city’s Yanqing district on Dec 6. They highlight ICH gourmet food, craftsmanship, customs and exhibitions, …
Miles to go 30 years after Beijing Declaration
The 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action will be observed, providing a timely opportunity to renew the sense of urgency and take action to reverse the trends of GBV.
China’s top leaders are set to discuss GDP growth target, stimulus measures amid economic worries
Market participants will watch the events this week for clues on how policymakers plan to steer the economy through entrenched disinflation and looming U.S. tariffs.
Albo deals fresh blow to Beijing’s influence
Anthony Albanese has signed a new deal with a key Pacific Islands nation to counter China’s ambitions in the strategically important region.
Chinese premier warns world financial leaders of ‘deglobalisation’ risks
BEIJING: China’s number two leader warned on Monday (Dec 9) that “deglobalisation” was putting further strain on the world economy, as he welcomed the heads of multilateral financial institutions to …
Albanese blocks China with $140m Nauru deal
The new treaty with the Pacific nation gives Australia a veto over security, banking and teleco agreements – and comes with a $140m price tag.
China’s Consumer Inflation Slows Even After Stimulus Efforts
China’s consumer inflation decelerated in November, showing that government efforts haven’t been enough to boost demand and increasing pressure on this week’s key meetings to signal more policy …
CM Maryam reaches Beijing on 8-day visit
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz reached Beijing on Sunday on her eight-day visit to the neighbouring country, the Directorate General of Public Relations of the provincial government said in a …
China consumer inflation rate drops to a five-month low, missing expectations as economy slows
China’s consumer prices rose less-than-expected in November, climbing 0.2% from a year ago, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics released Monday.
China’s Nov exports likely grew 8.5% as factories shift stocks overseas: Reuters poll
China’s exports likely grew in November, slower than last month’s bumper data but continuing an upbeat trend as Chinese exporters likely frontloaded shipments amid growing tariff risks from the incoming U.
In China, luxury and fine crafts diplomacy
This approach has been a proven formula for major brands in the leading capitals of the West. In China, art and luxury goods are similarly intertwined, reaching new heights at the Yishu 8 artists’ …
China’s consumer inflation hits five-month low in Nov as new risks arise
World’s second-largest economy is bracing for likely fresh tariffs from a second Donald Trump White House and still dealing with other headwinds, suggesting more policy stimulus will be needed …
