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Vast and eager market for durians in China, says Mohamad Sabu
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China makes history with installation of record-breaking wind turbine in open waters: ‘It makes you wonder how big they will get’
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China’s Top Builders See Sales Jump 36 percent in June
Nearly 60 percent of the top 100 builders increased their monthly sales in June, while almost 30 percent achieved annual growth, according to data from Shanghai Yihan Business Consulting.
Foreign diplomats immerse themselves in Beijing’s cultural splendor
They were participants in the “Discover China Cultural Tour of Beijing For Diplomats in China”, organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in collaboration with the Beijing Municipal Bureau of …
China marks Hong Kong handover anniversary with panda gift
China will gift a pair of giant pandas to Hong Kong as the finance hub marked its 27th year under Chinese rule, city leader John Lee announced Monday.
China food scientists combine pork, chicken with rice in lab-grown meat advance
Most cultured meats are produced using synthetic carriers but the grain staple provides a natural, nutritious alternative, researchers said.
Private Gauge of China Factory Activity Hits Three-Year High
China’s manufacturing activity expanded in June to the highest in three years, according to a private survey, diverging again with official data that reflected weakness in factories.
China warns citizens to stop posting info about spy satellites on social media
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