The data is reinforcing concerns about the health of the world’s second-largest economy, which has grappled with a deepening supply-demand imbalance.
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People from more than 30 countries are missing after the flash floods in Nepal and China
More than 1,450 missing, 270 dead, in Nepal-China floods likely sparked by glacier break
US counters China as Beijing’s ‘shock wave’ hits African economies
Around the world, people desperately search for news of missing loved ones after Nepal-China floods
Chinese foreign minister calls for US and China to ‘overcome obstacles’ ahead of presidential summit
Beijing ports see 15 million entry-exit trips, 20 days earlier than 2025
New Beijing-Hebei urban rail route set to ease cross-region commutes
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The semiconductor maker is set to raise a share offering in the city and begin trading later this month Beijing-based Ingenic Semiconductor has launched a Hong Kong share offering to raise up to HK$3.
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping called on his people to show an “indomitable fighting spirit” in a bullish speech on Monday in which he also praised the ruling Communist Party’s decision to clamp down the …
Ford Promises To Stop Producing Lincolns In China
Ford plans to move production of some Lincoln models out of China and into the United States starting in 2030, CEO Jim Farley told Reuters on Wednesday.The headline vehicle here is the Lincoln …
China Hunts for Scientific Talent. The U.S. Is Making It Easier.
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By Sophie Yu and Casey Hall BEIJING, Aug 17 (Reuters) – Burgers are having a moment in China, with budget-conscious diners and smaller households turning the humble sandwich into one of the country’s …
China imports increase as mega projects take off
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Global battery storage capacity surged 66% in 2025, with China controlling nearly half the market as electricity demand and grid flexibility needs accelerate.
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