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Fitch Cuts China’s Outlook as Real Estate Downturn Hurts Public Finances
S&P slashes property giant China Vanke’s credit rating to junk
There was more bad news for the battered Chinese property sector on Wednesday, as S&P Global became the last of the major credit rating firms to strip China Vanke , of its investment grade status.
As China’s economy falters, so does middle class confidence
The slowdown has brought an unfamiliar feeling of uncertainty to a population accustomed to years of breakneck growth.
China’s Trade War on Australian Wine Is Over—For Now
The Australian wine industry breathes a sigh of relief as Beijing lifts the punitive tariffs, but the Chinese wine market has slowed.
Philippines steps up defences against Chinese hackers after ‘cyberwar’ warning from telecoms security chief
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Fitch Revises China’s Credit Outlook To Negative Amid Economic Challenges
Amid a complex economic landscape, Fitch Ratings has adjusted its outlook on China’s creditworthiness, signaling caution over the nation’s fiscal health as it grapples with post-pandemic recovery …
Beijing sent busload of Chinese students to back Canadian Liberal politician, say officials
Beijing allegedly sent a bus of Chinese students to support a Canadian Liberal politician as part of a campaign of election interference in 2019 and 2021, according to an official briefing.
China’s Xi hosts former Taiwan president in Beijing, in rare meeting echoing bygone era of warmer ties
Chinese leader Xi Jinping held rare talks on Wednesday with a former president of Taiwan who supports closer ties with China, a highly unusual meeting just weeks before the democratic island swears in …
China-US relations: American state department official explains how Beijing risks crossing ‘red line’ with Russia
Kurt Campbell, No 2 at US State Department, echoes Beijing’s language of ‘red line’ and ‘core interest’ to mark out Washington’s strategic interest.
China’s Xi Meets Ex-Taiwan Leader in Beijing in Landmark Event
Chinese leader Xi Jinping met former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou in Beijing, a rare act of diplomatic engagement between the two sides seemingly designed to spotlight the Communist Party’s …
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India Deploys Russia-Made MANPADS to Border Amid China Tensions
The Indian army first began using the Soviet-designed MANPADS in 2021. New Delhi is acquiring more of the shoulder-fired missiles amid a four-year military standoff with Beijing, which began after the …
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