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Xinjiang cotton issue divides China’s biggest sportswear group
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China instructs six cities including Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen to build more public rental flats for low-income groups, young people
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Beijing hints at truce in war on Jack Ma’s business empire
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China saw record 18.7% growth in first quarter: AFP survey
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China’s digital currency is threat to dollar dominance
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Cute cartoon animals have been at the heart of Hong Kong clothing brand Chickeeduck since 1990, displayed on everything from t-shirts and tote bags to baby rompers and pillows. But owner Herbert Chow …
Luxury watch brand Piaget to open more stores in China, Middle East
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Ahead of U.S. visit, China terms Taiwan exercises ‘combat drills’
BEIJING (Reuters) – China described its military exercises near Taiwan as “combat drills” on Tuesday, hours before the arrival of senior former U.S. officials in Taipei on a trip to signal President …
‘We Face Very Tough Challenges.’ How Mongolia Typifies the Problems Posed to Small Countries by China’s Rise
“It was really great,” Elbegdorj tells TIME in an exclusive interview. “Later, [Xi] delivered a big speech in our parliament saying that China will respect your way of life, Mongolia’s independence, …
