Surveys show China’s factory activity expanded for a second month in April. The National Bureau of Statistics said Thursday that the official manufacturing purchasing managers index slipped slightly …
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China factory activity tops expectations in April — but growth slows as new orders soften
The official purchasing managers’ index reading of 50.3, was higher than the the 50.1 expected by Reuters-polled economists.
The Split Between China and Silicon Valley Just Got Wider
Beijing’s insistence that Meta unwind its deal with a Chinese A.I. start-up escalates the geopolitical fight over advanced tech.
Australia news live: Penny Wong wins jet fuel pledge from China in Beijing visit; US lawmaker says Aukus price might go up
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Ikea to open first small-format Beijing store to tap China’s changing consumer trends
The Tongzhou district outlet marks the furniture retailer’s pivot to compact formats as China’s property slump hits home-furnishing demand.
China calls US hypocritical for expressing concern over Panama’s sovereignty
The U.S. State Department accused China of violating Panama’s sovereignty over a port dispute in the Central American nation, triggering another fierce back-and-forth on Wednesday as the Chinese …
The unseen players: China’s impact on the Israel-Iran conflict
China has managed to maintain mostly positive relations with both Tehran and Jerusalem, being an important trade partner of Israel while having strategic ties with Iran. One of the most crucial …
China threatens action if EU does not revise new industry and tech rules
China will take countermeasures against the European Union and companies if substantial changes are not made to the EU’s proposed “Buy European” act and …
China again touts benefits of union with Taiwan, Taipei rebuffs
BEIJING/TAIPEI, April 29 (Reuters) – Taiwan’s economy would gain see unprecedented opportunities if it unites with China, Beijing said on Wednesday, stepping up a campaign to persuade Taipei to accept …
Paraguay Says It’s Not Abandoning Taiwan. China Has Other Plans.
Beijing is trying to unravel an unlikely long-distance relationship that has endured for decades. Could Paraguay be tempted to stray?
China authorises asset seizures after US blocks Iranian oil, ramps up efforts to secure supply chains
China tightens supply chain protection after US seizes Iranian oil shipments, weighing broader strategic risks amid Iran conflict and Hormuz disruption.
Australian foreign minister says China has agreed to cooperate on jet fuel exports
By Lewis Jackson BEIJING, April 29 (Reuters) – The Chinese government has agreed to cooperate with Australian businesses on jet fuel shipments, Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on …
Vanke shareholder Shenzhen Metro says Xin Jie no longer serves as chairman
BEIJING, April 29 (Reuters) – Shenzhen Metro, the biggest shareholder and a major financial backer of troubled property developer China Vanke, said in a filing on Wednesday that Xin Jie no longer …
