China reported the first imported case in September 2022 and the first domestic case in last June. The nation classified mpox as a Class B infectious disease — on par with COVID-19 and AIDS —…
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Analysis-China manages to halt bond bulls in their tracks, for now
A long, frenzied bond rally in China has stalled, with prices down and turnover tumbling as investors step back after intensifying intervention by Beijing to stop yields from falling.Ten-year treasury …
Tim Walz Target of Republican Probe Over China ‘Connections’
The VP candidate traveled to China as a teacher before his political career, and a GOP committee chairman wants an investigation.
Crypto mining tax rates to rise? All about IMF’s new proposal
“Crypto mining could generate 0.7 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions by 2027. Extending the analysis to data centers (based on IEA estimates) means their carbon emissions could reach 450 …
Explainer-What is antimony and why is China curbing its exports?
China will impose export controls on some antimony products from Sept. 15, it said on Thursday, citing national security, adding to measures imposed by Beijing since last year to curb shipments of …
No bold moves: China’s anti-corruption net has risk-averse officials afraid to innovate
China’s leadership urged to introduce new incentives for local officials who are now playing it safe in the face of anti-graft measures.
China Adds Metal Used in Ammo to List of Restricted Exports
China is tightening its grip over global critical-mineral supplies by placing export controls on antimony, a metal used widely in ammunition and other military applications that’s seen a surge in prices this year.
China’s Zhongshan frees seized Nigerian presidential jet
A Chinese firm at the heart of a legal dispute with Nigeria has released a government-owned jet seized on its behalf by a French court as a “gesture of goodwill” to allow for talks, the…
Wary China officially finds little to love in either U.S. presidential candidate
During a recent interview on X, the Republican nominee repeated criticisms of China for its role in the COVID-19 pandemic but said he hopes to get along with Mr. Xi if elected. He also said…
Argentina’s Milei Finds It Hard to Decouple From China
The South American country’s president is keeping close economic ties with Beijing to help restore growth, while also cozying up to the U.S.
GOP’s Comer launches investigation into Walz’s ‘engagement’ with China
James Comer, the chairman of the House Oversight Committee, said Friday he is launching an investigation into what he says is Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s “extensive engagement with China.” The probe …
China seeks to ease marriage requirements, tighten divorce laws
China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs released a draft law on Sunday that simplifies marriage registration and refines divorce procedures. The draft proposes significant changes to existing laws, removing …
China got ‘very dramatic’ after the US military flew a new missile system out to the Western Pacific, ally says
The US deployed its Mid-Range Capability missile system, capable of launching the SM-6 and Tomahawk, in the Philippines in April.
