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China’s Export Growth Exceeds Predictions, Surging By 7.1% in January-February
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Images show N Korea sealing its border with China
North Korea has used the Covid-19 pandemic to seal up its northern border with China, new images from a leading human rights group show. Human Rights Watch (HRW) describes a situation which has seen …
China has snapped up a huge amount of gold for 16 months in a row
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China’s economy is showing signs of life as it touts its growing relationship with Russia
Chinese export volumes have shot past estimates so far this year, boosted by deeper trade ties with Russia and other emerging markets, the Financial Times reported. Volumes rose 7.1% in the first two …
China to step up economic policy adjustments in 2024, state planner says
China will step up economic policy adjustments this year, Zheng Shanjie, the head of the state economic planner, told a news conference on Wednesday, adding that the government’s 2024 growth target of …
China’s Export Bounce Draws Notes of Caution From Economists
China’s exports posted their biggest gain in more than a year, a glimmer of hope for the world’s largest trading nation but one economists cautioned shouldn’t be confused with the beginning of a …
China Market Update: Bilibili & Full Truck Alliance Beat Expectations, WuXi Hit By Potential US Policy
JD.com gained +6% in Hong Kong after reporting great results yesterday. Hong Kong and Mainland China slipped in afternoon trading as several macroeconomic headlines weighed on investor sentiment.
Flight in China delayed four hours after passenger throws coins into engine
A flight in China was delayed by more than four hours after a passenger threw coins into the engine, according to Chinese state media.
China growth target achievable if backed by more stimulus, analysts say
China’s 5% economic growth target for 2024 announced this week is ambitious and can be achieved if backed by further stimulus measures in monetary, fiscal and regulatory policy, analysts said.