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U.S. and China renew science agreement as officials brace for new tensions
The U.S. and China renewed but narrowed a long-running science and technology agreement on Friday, marking continuity in their ties while also accounting for bilateral tensions that are likely to only …
Trump trade adviser warns against currency manipulation as China mulls weaker yuan
A top trade adviser to President-elect Donald Trump told Reuters on Thursday that the new administration would not look “fondly” on any attempt by China to manipulate its currency, responding to a …
China 5G base station count continues climb
China Mobile claimed its 5G base station count of some 2.4 million accounts for one-third of the global total, with rival China Unicom close behind with 2.2 million, C114.net reported. Speaking at the …
China’s oil consumption peaked in 2023, CNPC says
China’s refined oil consumption peaked in 2023 at 399 million metric tons (7.98 million barrels per day) and is expected to fall 1.3% to 394 million tons in 2024, CNPC Economics & Technology Research …
China bank lending rises far less than expected, more policy steps needed
New bank lending in China rose by far less than expected in November, highlighting weak credit demand in the world’s second-largest economy as policymakers pledge to roll out more stimulus measures.
China to roll out personal pension program nationwide
China’s third pension pillar program, which allows participants to open personal pension accounts, will be expanded nationwide after a two-year pilot, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security said in a statement released Dec.…
Biden Administration Looks to Reinforce U.S.-China Ties Ahead of Trump’s Return
Senior Treasury officials are holding a final round of talks with a new round of economic volatility on the horizon.
China Matters’ Feature: Why Shenzhen is the Heart of Innovation and Future Living
Despite being a relatively young city, Shenzhen has gained international recognition for its remarkable economic growth, technological innovation and incredible urban development. Through rapid …
US updates a science and technology pact with China to reflect growing rivalry and security threats
The U.S. has updated a decades-old science and technology agreement with China to reflect their growing rivalry for technological dominance …
China’s Xi Jinping says no to attending Trump’s inauguration. As he should
China’s President Xi Jinping has declined President Donald Trump’s puzzling invitation to attend his second inauguration on January 20, as we predicted he …
Donald Trump Pledges To ‘Do Something Great With Crypto’—Here’s What He’s Done So Far
President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday declared his intention to “do something great with crypto,” signaling a significant shift in U.S. policy on digital assets. Trump emphasized the need for the …
