July’s Politburo meetings admitted to China’s severe economic challenges, made promises of additional help, but otherwise offered nothing of substance.
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Beijing’s Neighbors Team Up in Contested South China Sea
Joint drills between the Philippine and Vietnamese coast guards will focus on key areas such as search and rescue, fire, and explosion prevention.
Shenzhen reports China-Europe freight train shipment volume increase in H1
SHENZHEN, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) — A total of 96 China-Europe freight trains with a cumulative shipment value of 2.74 billion yuan (about 384.2 million U.S. dollars) departed from Shenzhen in the first half …
Jd Hub towers in Shenzhen will be traversed by vertical greenery
Büro Ole Scheeren presented the design for the Scenic City Towers, the future home of China’s largest digital retailer, opening up to the landscape by integrating local architectural features.
Why China Is Doubling Down on Nuclear Weapons—Experts Weigh in
One analyst told Newsweek that China’s growing nuclear clout may lead it to consider “the viability of limited nuclear war.”
China’s exports seen expanded in July lifted by global trade upturn: Reuters poll
China’s exports likely climbed at a quicker pace in July as manufacturers benefited from stronger orders from the ongoing upturn in the global merchandise trade, which is expected to keep exports …
One of China’s Most Talkative Nationalists Suddenly Goes Silent
Hu Xijin had suggested that the Communist Party would better support private companies, drawing criticism from leftists. Then he stopped updating his social media feed.
A Chinese firm’s answer to Elon Musk’s Starlink just launched its first satellites for the thousands-strong network Beijing plans to build
The Thousand Sails Constellation is planned to bring 15,000 satellites into orbit, and is one of three major networks planned by Chinese companies.
Mercedes Gets Nod to Test High-Level Self-Driving in Beijing
Mercedes-Benz AG said it’s become the first international auto brand permitted to test advanced autonomous driving in Beijing at a time when domestic and global carmakers are racing to perfect the …
Beijing Should Scrap Its Dystopian Digital ID Push
China, which already has some of the world’s tightest internet restrictions, is now seeking to take those a step further with its push for a nationwide digital identification system that will be …
China moon samples reveal water molecules in groundbreaking discovery, scientists say
As Chinese scientists analyzed the soil samples that their lunar probe brought back from the moon, they realized something groundbreaking: There was water found along with minerals in the soil.
The 20 Measures China’s Unveiled to Get People to Spend Their Cash
China has announced a 20-step plan to get people to spend more, but offered little in the way of financial incentives to rev up domestic demand.
Secure Jobs, Uncertain Future: China’s Growing Appetite for Government Employment
While a robust public sector is essential, an overreliance on government employment could significantly reshape China’s future.
