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Beijing subway train accident leaves 102 passengers injured
BEIJING: An evening rush-hour accident on the Beijing metro left 102 people with fractures after a rear-end collision on an above-ground section of tracks, state media reported Friday (Dec 15).
US Allies Scramble Jets To Intercept China and Russia’s Nuclear Bombers
Images released by the Joint Staff of Japan’s Defense Ministry captured what Tokyo said were a pair of Russian Tu-95 and a pair of Chinese H-6 nuclear-capable bombers, which flew from the Sea of Japan…
Factbox-Pacts signed by Vietnam, China during Xi’s Hanoi trip
Vietnam and China signed a 16-page joint declaration and 36 co-operation documents in areas such as infrastructure, trade and security, during a visit to Hanoi by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Half …
China’s video games market recovers in 2023, domestic sales surpass $42.6 bln
China’s video games market returned to growth this year as domestic revenue rose 13% to 303 billion yuan ($42.6 billion), putting Beijing’s 8-month crackdown two years ago in the rear-view mirror.
China has ‘weaponised’ its dominance in critical minerals, say MPs
China has “weaponised” the supply of critical minerals needed for green energy by restricting access “for political leverage”, a group of MPs has warned. Britain’s net zero drive has been left …
China’s e-commerce players commit to broaden overseas
If all goes to plan, more Chinese goods will flow into the global market Amazon is set to open an innovation center in the Chinese city of Shenzhen to assist Middle Kingdom businesses increase exports…
Beijing is trying hard to ward off a slowdown, but data continues to disappoint
Chinese authorities across the board intensified efforts to boost growth, but those attempts may not be enough to fix the ailing economy.
China Property Stocks Rally as Shanghai, Beijing Invite Home Buyers
Chinese property stocks climbed in Hong Kong after Beijing and Shanghai eased policies for home buyers, but analysts are divided on whether the momentum will last.
Nearly 10% of World’s 500 Most Influential Brands Are Chinese
(Yicai) Dec. 15 — China has 48 of the World’s 500 Most Influential Brands, ranking third overall, behind the United States with 193 and France with 49, according to a new list.
WRAPUP 3-China’s weak property sector, retail sales keep stimulus calls alive
analysts attributed this to manufacturers offering unsustainable discounts. Consumer prices, meanwhile, fell at the fastest in three years and factory deflation deepened. The patchy recovery has …
Beijing accuses Taiwan of import ‘barriers’ that have taken toll on mainland Chinese firms
At the request of Chinese trade associations, the mainland’s Ministry of Commerce conducted an eight-month investigation – and the results are out a month before the island’s presidential election.
Northern China bracing for snowstorms as Beijing on alert for blizzards
Northern China bracing for snowstorms as Beijing on alert for blizzards – Schools and highways have been closed and some train services suspended as a snowstorm hits parts of northern and central Chin