China vowed to “significantly increase” its debt to support its economy on Saturday but provided no details on the size of its stimulus.
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China launches large military drills as ‘stern warning’ to Taiwan
The Chinese military said the exercises, which will simulate strikes on land and at sea, would serve as “a stern warning” to “Taiwan independence forces.” …
China holds fresh drills around Taiwan to warn against ‘independence’
Good morning. China has just started military drills around Taiwan, which it says should serve as a “warning” to those pursuing independence for the democratically self-ruled island.
Focus: Inside China’s bid to build sway over global metals pricing
China is locking in steps to shape the pricing of the vast quantities of industrial metals it produces and consumes, with moves to attract foreign firms to trade on Shanghai’s futures exchange, which …
China holds large naval and air force exercises around Taiwan as a warning against independence
Lai took office in May, continuing the eight-year rule of the Democratic Progressive Party that rejects China’s demand that it recognize Taiwan is a part of China. China routinely states that Taiwan …
China Holds War Games in a Warning to Taiwan’s Leader
The drills were seen as a response to a speech by President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan, who said last week that China had “no right to represent” the island.
China Box Office: ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’ Rerelease Opens in Second Place
At the mainland China box office, a rerelease of ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’ landed in second place over the weekend.
Senior Taiwan security official says pressure on Taiwan from China is ‘not light’
A senior Taiwan security official said on Monday pressure on Taiwan from China is “not light”, after China began a new round of war games around the island.
China’s exports showing remarkable resilience despite headwinds
Meanwhile, the most rapid declines in China’s US export share occurred from the end of 2018 to mid-2020, as well as the third quarter of 2022 to August 2024 — the latter of which can…
Asia shares await China markets’ response to detail-thin stimulus pledges
Asian stocks hardly budged in early holiday-thinned trade on Monday, with investors nervous as to how markets in mainland China would react to government economic stimulus promises over the weekend …
Oil prices fall by more than $1 on deflation worries in China
Oil prices fell by more than $1 a barrel, losing over 1.5% in early trading on Monday, after disappointing Chinese inflation data and a lack of clarity on Beijing’s economic stimulus plans stoked …
Analysis-Lessons from Iran missile attacks for defending against China’s advanced arsenal
Iran’s missile barrage this month against Israel, after a similar large-scale attack in April, shows the value, as well as the shortcomings, of U.S and allied missile defences in a potential …
Budget brands are winning in China as people turn to cheap food and fashion
Companies with wallet-friendly offerings are reporting strong sales in China.
