China has lowered the minimum amount tourists spend to get tax refunds as part of measures to boost consumption as its economy comes under pressure during a trade war between Beijing and Washington.
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Taiwan on edge after Pope Francis’s death, closely watching Vatican-China relations
The Holy See remains Taiwan’s only European ally, even as the Catholic Church deepens historic diplomatic and religious engagement with Beijing in recent years.
China March industrial profits rise, defying trade tensions
Profits at China’s industrial firms rebounded in March, driven by a boost in income from the high-technology manufacturing sector and signalling economic resilience amid trade tensions with the US.
Your Home Without China
The single most expensive product in many homes — a car — is almost certainly not from China. In fact, it’s nearly impossible for Americans to buy a Chinese-made vehicle because of older tariffs and…
Humanoid Robots Race Humans in Beijing Half-Marathon | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G
Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G China pitted humanoid robots against humans in a half-marathon for the first time, in Beijing on Saturday. The robots were accompanied by human trainers, who sometimes had to physically…
Zelenskyy states Chinese manufactures drones in Russian factories, awaiting Beijing’s response
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that Ukraine has evidence of Chinese citizens working at factories in Russia that produce strike drones. These UAVs are later used by the Russian military to shell Ukraine,
China Experience Was Once a Plus. In Canada’s Election, It’s a Liability.
Mark Carney, who is running to win a full term as prime minister, has years of experience dealing with Chinese businesses and leadership. It’s become fodder for his opponents.
China exempts some US-made goods from steep tariff
A report on Sunday detailed the move from Chinese officials to exempt U.S.-made semiconductors and chipmaking equipment from its steep 125% tariff.
Coronavirus Hits Companies in China, But They Still Have Reason to Stay
While that’s pushed some businesses to consider loosening their ties with China, WSJ explains why leaving the “factory of the world” is easier said than done. Photo: China Daily via Reuters …
China Pursues AI Independence by Leveraging National Resources
At the forefront of this technological revolution is China, a nation determined to achieve AI independence. By harnessing its vast national resources and strategic advantages, China is positioning …
China widens tax rebates for foreign tourists to boost spending
The government will expand the list of eligible tax-refund stores to make it easier to claim the rebate. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Foreign companies in China face double hit from trade war
Wholly or partly foreign-owned companies in the country accounted for $980bn of China’s exports last year, or more than one-quarter, and $820bn of imports, or more than a third, data from China’s General Administration of…
China considering exempting some US products from tariffs: Reports
China is considering exempting certain imports from the U.S. from the 125 percent tariffs it imposed earlier this month, as retaliatory measures between the world’s two largest economies continue,
