Divergence in economic performance was cited as one of the major challenges facing China’s economy by the top-level Politburo.
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China July non-manufacturing activity expands at slower pace
China’s non-manufacturing activity expanded more slowly in July, an official factory survey showed on Wednesday, pointing to slowing domestic demand for services and reinforcing how troubling a …
China’s factory activity contracts for third straight month
China’s manufacturing activity fell for a third consecutive month in July, according to an official survey, increasing pressure on policymakers to speed up stimulus measures to boost the world’s …
China factory activity shrinks for third month in setback
The official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index hit 49.4, compared with 49.5 in June, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Wednesday.
China’s manufacturing activity extends decline in July
China’s manufacturing activity in July shrank for a third month, an official factory survey showed on Wednesday, bolstering expectations Beijing will need to launch more stimulus as a protracted …
China official protests Japan’s negative remarks at meeting with US, Chinese foreign ministry says
An official at China’s foreign ministry has expressed diplomatic discontent to Japan over negative comments made during a recent meeting with the United States, China’s foreign ministry said in a …
Congress Staff Sought Meetings With AI Firm G42 Amid China Tech Transfer Concerns, But These Were Personally Blocked Top UAE Diplomat: Report
The United Arab Emirates has reportedly put a halt to meetings between Emirati AI firm G42 and U.S. Congressional staffers in the wake of concerns over the potential transfer of technology to China.
Asia markets are mixed open ahead of Bank of Japan rate decision, China business activity data
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate and detail its plan to trim its rate of bond buying.
L’Oréal sales growth disappoints as China weakness persists
Sales rose 5.3 per cent, L’Oréal SA said, less than the 6 per cent gain expected by analysts. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Asia markets set for mixed open ahead of Bank of Japan rate decision, China business activity data
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate and detail its plan to trim its rate of bond buying.
Cramer says exposure to China is hurting some stocks right now
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Tuesday suggested that the market is being brought down by some companies with business in China.
