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China central bank set to cut key rate, boost liquidity Monday to aid economy
China’s central bank is expected to ramp up liquidity injections and cut a key interest rate when it rolls over maturing medium-term policy loans on Monday, as authorities try to get the shaky economy …
Chinese officials say COVID-19 infections may rebound in country in January
The number of patients received at fever clinics in medical institutions in China has witnessed a decline since New Year’s Day. However, there is a possibility of a rebound in the COVID-19 infection …
‘Strangers started telling me to go home’: why foreigners who endured China’s Covid lockdowns now say they’ve had enough
Some of those leaving say they have sensed an increasing wariness towards them amid heightened tensions between China and the West.
Marketmind: China GDP, Japan CPI the guiding lights
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Taiwan voters dismiss China warnings and hand ruling party a historic third consecutive presidential win
Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party pulled off a historic third consecutive presidential victory on Saturday as voters shrugged off warnings by China that their re-election would increase the risk of conflict.
Swiss diplomat: China needs to help end war in Ukraine
China needs to be involved in efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, Swiss Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis told a news conference in Davos on Jan. 14, Reuters reported.
China price wars help spark US$157 billion rout in mainland consumer stocks as Alibaba, Yum China and BYD drag the market
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US aircraft carrier deployed close to Taiwan in warning to China before key election
The United States deployed an aircraft carrier east of Taiwan ahead of a pivotal election that China framed as a decision between war and peace, according to Taiwanese media reports.
China criticises US for congratulating Taiwan leader
China has accused the US of sending “a gravely wrong signal” to those pushing for Taiwan’s independence after Saturday’s election result.US Secretary of State Antony Blinken sent Taiwanese president-elect William Lai a message of congratulations…
COVID-19 infections may rebound in China in January: China CDC
The number of patients received at fever clinics in medical institutions across the country has shown a fluctuating decline since the New Year’s Day, but there is a possibility of a rebound in the …
Russia’s ally China needed to end Ukraine war -Swiss diplomat
By Victoria Waldersee and Dmitry Zhdannikov DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) -China needs to be involved in efforts to end the war between Ukraine and Russia, Switzerland’s co-chair of a meeting of top diplomats to prepare the…
China isn’t the only problem facing Taiwan’s new president Lai Ching-te
The international community has praised Taiwan’s democratic elections in the face of pressure from Beijing. But William Yang speaks to voters in Taipei about worries such as a lack of jobs and afforda …