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China’s economic plan has hit a wall, and now the government wants households to carry the weight. For years, Beijing leaned on exports and state-led …
EV Discounts in China Reach Record High With Profits Limited to 3 Automakers
China has recently gained a reputation for offering significant electric vehicle (EV) subsidies, and new figures from April show that the country’s discounts reached a record high of 16.8%, up 0.3% …
China unveils draft rules on e-commerce fees to help ease pressure on merchants
China’s top market regulator on Sunday released a draft proposal aimed at curbing the fees online platforms charge third-party vendors. The plan marks the latest move by Beijing to offer relief to …
China now offers instant tourist tax refund in bid to boost consumption
Visitors to China might soon find it easier to claim tax rebates at store checkouts – and that could mean a little extra cash to spend during their trip and fewer queues at the airport.…
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Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, recently expressed his concern that major world powers like the United States and China are printing large amounts of money, which could drive sovereign …
BEYOND Expo 2025: Foreign brands in China must adapt to its unique social media ecosystem, expert says
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Amid US export restrictions, Nvidia plans affordable Blackwell AI chip for China with fewer features
Nvidia is reportedly planning to release a simpler, cheaper version of its Blackwell AI chip (potentially named the B20) for the Chinese …
Covid cases reaching a peak in China and will start falling next month: leading expert
People with symptoms should seek treatment after the recent rise in cases, according to respiratory disease specialist Zhong Nanshan.
