China is struggling to offset economic challenges both at home and abroad, as its economy grew at a slower-than-expected pace in the second quarter of the year.
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China’s Q2 GDP growth hits slowest pace since 2022 as economic recovery loses steam
China’s Q2 GDP growth slowed to 4.3 per cent, the weakest pace since late 2022, as weak domestic demand, a property downturn and global oil shock pressures weighed on economic recovery …
Tai chi practitioners seek balance and well-being in fast-paced Beijing
Hundreds of people gather in Beijing’s parks every morning to practice tai chi and other traditional exercises.
U.S. seismologist has been detained in China for nearly 2 years with no trial, his family says
The relatives of Youlin Chen of Boston broke their silence this week, apparently after they saw no sign from the Chinese government that it was planning to release him.
How China crushed the world’s biggest brands – and changed Australian roads forever
In Germany, Japan and the US, famous carmakers are in trouble. One reason is intense competition from Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers and growing public demand for EVs. The automakers who …
Car industry bloodbath: How China crushed world’s biggest brands – and changed Aussie roads forever
As more drivers go electric, esteemed brands and luxury carmakers have been forced to close factories and scrambled to stay relevant.
Plane That Crashed Into Beijing’s Tallest Building Usually Used For Pilot Training, Report Says
A small plane flew into Beijing’s Citic Tower on Friday—the city’s tallest building—and dramatic video shared on social media shows debris plummeting dozens of stories onto streets where pedestrians fled to avoid being hit by…
20 years ago, China bet big on electric vehicles. Now Western carmakers are feeling the pain
In Germany, Japan and the United States, famous carmakers are in trouble. One reason is intense competition from Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers – and growing public demand for EVs. The …
Chinese motorcycle brands no longer need to copy Europe as Europe’s suppliers join them instead
The Brembo-CFMoto partnership and Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali’s recent warning point towards the same uncomfortable truth for Europe’s motorcycle industry.
How Beijing’s islands of control are reshaping the South China Sea
Ten years after the Hague’s landmark tribunal ruling, Beijing’s island-building strategy has effectively eclipsed the 2016 decision, observers say.
Breaking: China’s DeepSeek AI Eyes IPO To Rival OpenAI, Anthropic, SpaceX
DeepSeek is eyeing an IPO while pursuing a $71B valuation amid its AI rivalry with OpenAI, Anthropic, and SpaceX’s private market stature.
China holds US seismologist on espionage charges
Youlin Chen’s research focused on nuclear testing by North Korea.
China embassy breaches human rights, court told
The Royal Mint Court Residents’ Association is challenging the plans for the controversial embassy.
