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Hong Kong Protesters Defy Beijing Warnings, as Police Fire Tear Gas
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Nova Scotia to build ‘100% China-friendly’ website, navigate censorship in bid to grow commerce
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Bitcoin Safe Haven Sucking in Money From China, Says Blockchain Executive
Investors looking for an escape from yuan devaluation are flocking to Bitcoin as well as traditional fallbacks, says Chris Reinertsen. Speaking to Forbes in an interview on Aug. 8, Chris … ( read original story…
China Ex-Central Bankers Warn of Long Currency War With U.S.
The U.S.’s labeling of China as a currency manipulator “signifies the trade war is evolving into a financial war and a currency war,” and policy makers must prepare for long-term conflicts, Chen Yuan, … (…
China to inspect property-related loan policies in 32 cities
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China Unicom teases new 5G Xiaomi phone, Samsung Galaxy A90 5G, and Huawei Mate 30 5G
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Chinese brands outperforming German premium car makers on e-mobility
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Chrystia Freeland praises ‘two brave Canadians’ detained in China since December
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IMF says China should keep Yuan flexible as wrade war widens
The IMF said directors on its executive board, which concluded its annual review of China on July 31, “concurred that greater exchange rate flexibility and deeper and better functioning FX markets … ( read original…
International Monetary Fund says China may need more stimulus if U.S. trade war worsens
The International Monetary Fund said on Friday that China may need more fiscal stimulus if trade tensions with the United States worsen, putting economic and financial stability at risk. The IMF’s … ( read original…