China’s post-pandemic economic rebound has hit a wall, and the Curse of 35 has become the talk of the Chinese internet.
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No job, no marriage, no children: China’s workers and the Curse of 35
Jordan’s debt to China soars as troubled power plant sparks concerns about Beijing’s influence
To Jordan’s surprise, Chinese banks offered Jordan over $1.6 billion in loans to finance the plant in 2017 … American officials portrayed the Attarat contract as a case of Beijing’s “ debt trap …
Counterspy agency warns on Chinese business law
A new Chinese counterespionage law poses risks to Americans and U.S. companies doing business in China, according to a security alert from a U.S. counterintelligence agency.
China’s central bank is caught in a pickle between the falling yuan and sputtering economic growth
“Do not bet on the appreciation or depreciation of the renminbi. If you gamble for a long time, you will lose.”
China Mobile reaches 1.7 million 5G base stations: Report
China Mobile said its 5G network upgrade supports new applications such as AI and metaverse as well as a wider range of industry integration …
China’s Shocking School Experiments Leave Joe Rogan Speechless
Joe Rogan, the host of the popular podcast The Joe Rogan Experience, was shocked when he saw a video on Instagram that showed students in China undergoing ‘AI experiments.’ Dave Smith, a guest on the…
Janet Yellen heads to China, seeking to ease tensions between the two economic powers
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is on her way to Beijing for talks with her Chinese counterparts. The meeting comes at a tense time, with tit-for-tat trade restrictions and rising strategic frictions.
When will Chinese government answer for its role in the COVID-19 pandemic? (opinion)
And it wasn’t just the likely accidental release of the virus from a lab. It was the cover-up afterward, with China refusing to cooperate with inquiries into the origins of the virus and making those…
‘The corpse of Bitcoin’: Crypto skeptic’s appointment to central bank casts doubt on China warming to digital assets
A vocal crypto skeptic was named the top Communist Party official at China’s central bank over the weekend, leading to more doubt over whether the nation’s hard stance against crypto actually could be …
China launches crackdown on barriers impeding unified market, fair competition
Chinese authorities announced on Wednesday a campaign to remove administrative obstacles that stand in the way of building a national unified market and realizing fair competition. The campaign will …
Yellen Is Heading to China. Talks Are Too Important to Be a Bargaining Chip.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is traveling this week to China for crucial discussions between these two huge economies. She will have much to discuss, with markets in a state of unease and global growth stalled.
China and the EU at odds over top diplomat’s visit, cancellation at the last minute
China has abruptly canceled a visit to Beijing by the European Union’s top diplomat, the EU said Wednesday, amid ongoing disagreements between the two powers over trade, human rights and the Ukraine war.
U.S. Issues Travel Warning for China, Hong Kong — What to Know
The State Department designated both mainland China and Macau as “Level 3,” recommending travelers “reconsider travel” there. Hong Kong was classified as a “Level 2.”