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Italy seeking to leave ‘atrocious’ China Belt and Road plan without harming ties – minister
Improvised and atrocious’ decision in 2019 made Italy the only major western member, says Guido Crosetto, the defence minister …
China’s property problems appear poised to improve, but can ‘much more risky’ real estate still drive economic growth?
Some analysts say China’s property sector cannot be the ‘old growth driver’ it once was, while others say it will nonetheless remain a critical pillar of the economy.
History leaves China stock bulls vulnerable in third quarter as Biden executive order, broken property market challenge optimism
Can China’s onshore stocks overcome the recent poor track record in the third quarter? There are enough reasons for investors to be disappointed, some analysts say.
Experts share views on China’s economy
According to US Department of Commerce data, US imports of goods from China declined from 21.1 percent in 2016 to 15.04 percent in January 2023. In contrast, imports from Canada, Mexico, the European …
Asia markets poised to rise ahead of business activity surveys out of China
Asia-Pacific markets are set to largely rise ahead of business activity data and inflation reports from countries around the region this week. For Monday, China will see the official release of its …
A capital idea sees Beijing share its growth
The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region has also made remarkable achievements in transportation integration in recent years. Among them is the establishment of a “one-hour commuting circle” between four cities-Beijing, Xiong’an, Tianjin and Baoding in Hebei.
China using families as ‘hostages’ to quash dissent abroad
China is pressuring Uyghurs living abroad to spy on human rights campaigners by threatening families back home, researchers say. Refugees and activists tell the BBC intimidating tactics are tearing communities apart. “My dearest son,” said…
China’s electric car game amps up. One stock has doubled this year
Just when Chinese electric car companies may be needing the cash, foreign automakers need the market — not only in China but globally.
How Barbie is reigniting discussion in China about feminism and women’s rights
Hollywood’s latest comedy Barbie has stirred up a rare wave of discussion about women’s rights in China. Directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, the film tells the story …
Beijing Hit By Torrential Rain
China’s weather service on Saturday issued a red alert for torrential rain in the capital Beijing and surrounding provinces, as Typhoon Doksuri swept inland bringing hazardous weather conditions to many parts of the country.
China steals US’s thunder on GPS dominance
The waves of technological advancement are changing, and China is riding the crest. A new era dawns in global navigation, as the long-standing dominion of the United States in the field of satellite …
China’s 8 Biggest Weapons Manufacturers, and What They Build
Using 2021 arms sales revenue data from SIPRI Arms Industry Database, 24/7 Wall St. identified the eight largest Chinese weapons manufacturers. Among the companies on this list, 2021 arms sales …