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China’s May Data Paints Mixed Picture as U.S. Trade Tensions Linger
China’s May economic activity data showed a mixed picture, as ongoing trade frictions with the U.S. continued to weigh on growth. A key measure of domestic consumption grew faster than expected, …
China’s factory output slows, retail sales unexpectedly robust
China’s factory output growth hit a six-month low in May, while retail sales picked up steam, offering temporary relief for the world’s second-largest economy amid a fragile truce in its trade war …
China’s home prices dip in May, extending two-year stagnation
China’s new home prices fell in May, extending a two-year long stagnation, official data showed on Monday, highlighting challenges in the sector despite several rounds of policy support measures.
Yuan May Extend Drop Versus Peers as Beijing Seeks Exports Boost
China’s desire to boost exports at a time of global trade turmoil means the yuan now looks set to weaken against most major currencies. One possible exception: the dollar.
When China jailed three people for leaking details of soon-to-be launched Apple gadget
Three Foxconn employees faced prison sentences for leaking iPad 2 design details to Shenzhen MacTop Electronics before its release. In exchange for digital images, MacTop offered money and product …
Perennial explores Reit listings in China with ‘aggressive’ expansion in medical, eldercare sectors
SINGAPORE] Property player Perennial Holdings is exploring real estate investment trust (Reit) listings in China – one for commercial properties and another for healthcare assets, the company’s chief …
Can China reclaim its IPO crown?
Although their country is in the midst of a tech boom, last year they raised just $20bn in IPO s at home and abroad. Only twice in the past two decades have public share sales…
China’s military conducts patrols in South China Sea, warns Philippines
China’s military held joint sea and air patrols in the South China Sea on Saturday, a spokesperson for the People’s Liberation Army’s Southern Theater Command said.
This week in politics: Expert says MS lawsuit against China unlikely to yield wanted result
A political expert says the state AG’s lawsuit with China is unlikely to yield results. Plus, who next will take up Jackson water system fight in Legislature.
Supercharging station powers green mobility for China’s new wheels
An EV charging station in south China’s tech hub of Shenzhen is fueling a quiet transformation to green mobility amid the low hum of energy flow.
Hong Kong Mulls Whether Beijing Should Handle Collusion Case
Hong Kong’s security chief said the city is working with Beijing to determine whether the mainland should take control of a suspected case of foreign collusion, a move that would expand China’s …
Actress Michelle Chen weeps at Stefanie Sun’s first concert at Beijing’s National Stadium
Sun is the fourth Chinese-language female singer to hold a concert at the venue. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
